Not Nonchalant

Monday, October 20, 2008

Day 70 on Lexapro.

Day 48 on Lamictal.

posted a few days later…

Since the breakdown, one of my major goals has been to do my very best for Em. Of course, I have always wanted what is best for her, but during the time that I was sick, I do not feel [...]

Hesitancy Regarding

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Day 69 on Lexapro.

Day 47 on Lamictal.

posted a few days later…

I still have not returned to church. At this point, I am not sure why.
In my head I have come up with several very impressive reasons, none of which I can recognize as valid.
The hesitancy regarding this matter confuses me.
A big part [...]

Girdle-Go-Round

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Day 68 on Lexapro.

Day 46 on Lamictal.

posted several days later…

This day was very important for me. It was the first of two weekends in a row that I was going to spend the entire day photographing a wedding.

This job was for friends of [...]

Autumn Embrace

Friday, October 17, 2008

Day 67 on Lexapro.

Day 45 on Lamictal.

posted several days later…

This morning when I walked outside, the cool air hit me and sent a surge of energy through my body. A thrill went up my spine.

The onset of autumn embraced me as though my love for it was mutual.
[...]

Hey, That’s My Purse

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Day 66 on Lexapro

Day 44 on Lamictal

posted several days later…

This morning in the car, Em was in a chatty mood.

“Hey, mom.”

“Yes?”

“Do you remember?”

<Silence>

“Do you remember when I frowed up? And then YOU frowed up?”

“Yes.”

“Do you remember when I frowed up in your bed? And in the potty? And where [...]

Something New

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Day 65 on Lexapro.

Day 43 on Lamictal.

posted several days later…

This morning I woke a little tired, though I had slept well. The night before, I had fallen asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.

I thought about how wonderful this was, as I have had such massive insomnia [...]

Being Dreamt

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Day 64 on Lexapro.

Day 42 on Lamictal.

posted several days later…

At this time in my life, many changes are being made. Over the past two months, my mind has gotten clearer. My energy has returned. Everything has become easier.

As the complexity of daily chores has disintegrated, I am left with the opportunity to [...]