brought basically everything in my living room closer together so i could have a cozy area to do a lil puzzle, & accidentally found my favorite arrangement so far. i never ended up getting a designated tv stand, so i used the coffee table as one this whole time (u don’t wanna see the tv rn). i’m moving pretty soon & getting rid of everything so i might just keep this to keep me comfy in the meantime :)
i’ve had severe eczema for 25 years and after years and many different doctors, one exasperated provider gave me opzelura as a last resort. when i say this is the ONLY thing that’s worked longer than 6 months, i mean it. i’ve been using it for the past 2-3 years and my skin is basically clear at all times, and if there are any flare ups i just apply it generously for a few days until it’s gone again.
i’m moving to ireland at the end of summer and trying to sort out all of my medications. luckily the life-saving ones like inhalers are good, but it turns out opzelura is only approved for vitiligo in the EU. i’m honestly pretty nervous for what’s to come, i didn’t think i’d have issues with any meds because i thought they were all pretty common. i don’t wanna go back to the misery i was in before this medication. has anyone ever gone through this?
i’m on about 5 medications for allergies, some are as needed and some need to be taken daily (therefore refilled monthly). will i need a note from my current doctor to hand to the GP i find there, or can i just show my existing prescriptions as shown on the containers?
i swear i don’t know how to predict this beast in me and i HATE that it affects work, especially since i only get 5 “instances” of sick time, even if it’s only an hour it counts as one. i was sick to my stomach for the past two days at work. yesterday i was good by lunchtime, but today i had a single spoonful of yogurt for breakfast (that i was craving beforehand btw) which led me to fight for my life for 3 hours before finally caving and going home. have felt like trash ever since, forced myself to eat dinner, and got my period and felt better immediately after (until the real cramps start in a couple hours). what is this
mini pizzas with pepperoni, mushrooms & onions
i never had such a desire to connect with my mom until recently. i’ve had so many good things happen to me in the past year and a half, but she’s only happy when it’s according to her plan.
i got accepted to a master’s programme in ireland and she didn’t even say congratulations. my friends are all thrilled to see me chase the dream. i’ve wanted to move to europe for almost 10 years and lived at home until this year just to save money for that, and she still thinks it’s an impulsive, stupid plan. non-stop questions and cynical responses when i answer. i’ve literally done everything she’s asked to prepare for this and she’s still not even the slightest bit happy for me. it’s like she has ignored me for the past decade, or just didn’t take me seriously.
it adds to the frustration when newer friends don’t understand how much she berates me and think this is coming from a place of motherly worry. if it was conveyed as that i would be happy to comfort her and explain my decisions. but there’s nothing except negativity until i eventually snap and end the conversation. i just want support. i’m obviously scared too. i wish my mom could push me to be brave rather than keep dragging me back to the nest
mother’s day is coming up and i’m taking her out to breakfast (because why wouldn’t i) but i’m just gonna be sad the whole time
gave myself a little design to prove that it’s not just random hives lol. 25 and this has only been happening for the past year or so, only lasts for about 15 minutes, and this phenomenon stops for a couple days when i take allergy meds. freaking annoying!
to top it off i have lifelong eczema, so itchiness is kinda part of the deal, but i guess swelling is better than the craziness it used to be
i have an almost full jar of blueberry preserves that i bought for a recipe that didn't go well at all, so now i'm stuck with too much of it and not sure how to use it. i prefer whole fruit for things like yogurt, but i love baking, so i'm happy to hear suggestions where jam would be better than fresh fruit. any ideas?
i felt inspired this weekend after testing out my meal prep abilities the past few weeks. pumpkin bread for breakfast (or snack), chicken w/ potatoes, sautéed mushrooms & onions for lunch, and classic beef stew for dinner.
i also have some fresh asparagus i might serve with my beef stew, and a nice yogurt/mayo aioli for the chicken. plenty of options and already scheming the next menu for wednesday :)