Twenty-Three Years
Okey dokey.
I’ve been at this blogging thing for 23 years as of today. I originally began blathering on about Zach Galifianakis, nursing, illness, politics, and kids. I haven’t blogged about 3/5 of those in a long time. I also used to do a lot more creative writing*.
LD is off living in the middle of the country. A manager at a specialized footwear company. Mojo is in the process of yet another move because military life requires it. Both kids are safe and happy and that’s everything I could ever want for my babies.
Nursing hasn’t been a subject because it’s been such a long time since I’ve actually been a nurse. I still miss it. I read my articles. I take the free CEU courses just to keep my mind active. I was a caregiver for GmaB and that was a wonderful experience that filled my heart and soul in ways I didn’t know I needed. But actual nursing in a hospital setting was a lifetime ago. And I miss it.
Zach. Wow. He’s been a busy man over the years! His turn Chip Baskets alone was enough to cement him in some acting hall of fame.
Politics have been mostly focused on the current climate, which is disappointing on every front. I’ve stated in previous posts how this regime has used its power to dismantle much of what has always truly made America great and how it’s turning America into the laughing stock of the world, complete with backing Russia (c’mon, it’s hard to ignore trump’s attempts to curry favor with all the wrong people for all the wrong reasons) and other despotic countries. Even today, we watch as a former reality star seeks ways to enrich himself as the reelected president while simultaneously stripping everyone who isn’t a millionaire or billionaire of the services for which we’ve paid taxes. He’s currently striking deals in the Middle East that will earn him and his family’s businesses unlimited returns in financial form. He previously spoke of Qatar in less than flattering terms:
U.S. relations with Doha have come a long way since 2017, when Trump accused Qatar of harboring terrorism: “The nation of Qatar, unfortunately, has historically been a funder of terrorism at a very high level,” Trump said at the time. — via Fox News
The only thing that’s changed for trump since then, frankly, is the money. Qatar wants to buy a ton of jets, and they’ve offered to gift a jet in their current fleet to trump. No quid pro quo there, right? The whole thing reeks of it.
Okay, I’m done talking about the orange pretender. This is supposed to be a celebratory post.
Health is healthing as per usual. Ever since the middle of March, my left shoulder has been growing progressively more painful, has decreased range of motion, and has increasing weakness. Putting on or taking off my bra is impossible unless I sling it around my waist, do up the clasps in front, spin the bra around to the back, gingerly thread my arm into it, and then sliding up the straps. If only I could do that with my shirts! As well, shampooing my hair is so painful, I do my best to cry in the shower and hope hot water loosens up the joint enough to help me dry off and get dressed. The rest of the time, I just hope and pray for the best. What else can you do?
So, here it is, twenty-three years after I started this thing. I’m still here in some capacity. Each year, I vow (at least to myself) to try harder to post more. I don’t feel bad when I fall short. Not anymore. Life is too full of other things.
If you’re reading this, thank you. <3 <3 <3