Congratulations! That's awesome!

Waves...

He came back.

What's been going on with us lately?

It's been a whirlwind two years. Nick passed away (formerly known as oldscratchx) over one year ago.

Carrie/us diagnosed with ASD (autism spectrum disorder). I've found that about 80-90% multiples are also autistic, at least folks I've met anyway.

The diagnosis led us employment through autism at work program at a large software development company.

Carrie's now a technical writer... She's out on loan to support for the next year or so. I like the job, just has a long ass commute. We can/do work from home 1-3 dys a week.

There's a co-worker that drives me crazy.

Right now we're waiting for the shuttle to pick us up from train station that'll take us to where we work.

That's it in a nutshell

Thanks Gary-
We are still in a holding pattern as they decide what the heck is going on.

He is in good spirits and seems to be getting better.

Returned late last night from a long getaway to the coast. *mommaheartbeat* It was healing.

Things are falling apart here and all I want to do is run away.

Now to catch up. And bake. Baking is also cathartic.

It's my birthday tomorrow. I'll be alone. I know of a holiday party but I'm not sure I'd really enjoy my time there as I don't drink and I tend to find any party in a lounge/bar to not be my cup of tea without a good wing person. I have a long time friend who will be there but the last few years that friendship is on the rocks (I don't even recall me mentioning him in my whole essay about friends... that's how rocky it's gotten... and not even a fight, just a disconnect on life values/world thought).

Anyways, that's where my head is. Birthday, single, alone, and I don't know. Hope the rest of you have a great holiday though.

Was able to go shopping at 7:00 this morning. First time in weeeeks! However, that was it for me for today. Will see what I can do tomorrow.

Four stories! I'm so excited! I have three fairly solid ideas, but I want to hook up my new (to me) tower if I can, because I was thinking of trying a little mixed media myself - inspired by kfp_rawr! - and I need my scanner for that. But! I will not allow myself to read my fellow idol-ers' offerings until after my stories are, at least, written. If I don't do it this way my confidence bottoms out before I even start.

Oh! And I bought zucchinis and chocolate chips because I want to make that incredible zucchini loaf that I mistakenly deleted and now have to go and hunt for - don't you hate when you do that?

I don't celebrate Christmas, but for those of you who do, I want to wish you a joyous, loving, and dramaless weeked, and I pray you are all safe and well, and very well loved...and that you get lots and lots of hugs!

XOXOX

Edited at 2016-12-22 09:52 pm (UTC)

I have some good ideas for stories, but I also have a Black Cloud hanging over me that is keeping me from wanting to write or finish things or really do much of anything right now. All I have to do is get through the next three days and one of them's almost over.

It's getting better, especially now that I've realized certain people are living down to my expectations so I wasn't wrong to make the decision I made that brought on the cloud.

I'm forcing myself to write after Christmas. That will help. My new eight-legged reindeer icon also helps. So cute!

A few days ago one of our Idol-ers posted a picture of a drool inspiring chocolate chip zucchini loaf, and then so kindly sent me the recipe - I believe it was Daniel's recipe. I accidentally deleted it, and I can't even remember who posted it!!!!! I'm so mad at myself right now. Forgive my addled brain. There's no rush. And I am sorry, and thank you! (Headdesk)

Is anyone else having issues with the LJ app? It wasn't loading entries. So, I tried logging off, but now I can't log back in.

I had a Christmas meal out today. Nice food but I found it quite stressful... some of the people there were very loud, others were very rude. My resolution for 2017 is to spend more time at home, with no people.

Many good wishes to puppetmaker40 and her guy. It's bad when you know something is wrong, but it's so much worse when you have no idea what it is. I wish we could just bring in Dr. House to figure it out and resolve it.