January was a tough one, and it took me longer than I expected to find the will to edit this vlog. It’s a short one, but it covers the overall mood of the month – starting with the highs, lows, and a general sense of calm after loss.
This was posted to YT about two weeks ago. Follow my channel for up-to-date posts 😅
A trip down memory lane with two bags full of toys from the 80s and 90s as I decide what to keep, what to give away, and what I just can’t think about at the moment. Come for the Strawberry Shortcake, stay for the unexpectedly self-reflective review of my childhood through toys that my mom squirrelled away.
Out and about in Miami… outings in late October and early November during a brief staycation. Kites, historical trains, and interactive art experiences.
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Writing a novella while querying the project I started writing in 2019.
Struggling with family stuff – health, mental wellness, housing insecurity, the whole she-bang. It’s been a lot.
Teetering on the edge of burnout at work.
Let’s not even talk of recent unexpected expenses.
Most of my recent reads are audiobooks. Maybe I’ll post about them, maybe I won’t. The most fun was the second series in Ilona Andrew’s Hidden Legacy series.
Started PT for my arm after two years of diagnosis guesswork. It seems to be helping. Still looking into other issues (like the weird pain I get in my jaw that goes beyond TMJ).
Sitting here, trying to figure out how I’m going to fix my mom’s latest disaster.
Still vlogging as an exercise in creativity and joy seeking.
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I started so many of these in the last two months and failed to post them. In short, I’m burned out. All my creative juices are flowing towards edits, but my general mood is one of exhaustion, particularly at day job. I’m just managing to work on the stuff I need to check off, not much mental space left for distant goals.
I’m not sure how much longer this feeling will last. It started before the pandemic and has gotten worse since.
In an effort to take control of some aspect of my life, I started a No/Low Buy for 2022 and will be documenting it on my channel.
I am also finding new ways to engage in non-spending activities at home.
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