Last night, Justin and I put up the holiday tree at his place. We decorated it together and hung up stockings for the two of us plus our three kittens. I am excited to start dropping small things into the stockings over the next few weeks. I want to fill the kitties' stockings with treats, toys, and catnip. Justin's stocking will be filled with ( Read more... )

I have been so piled with schoolwork lately that I haven't been posting. So here are some highlights of the past week ( Read more... )

I met with my counsellor today. It had been three weeks -- a long time of me processing what had happened in the past and what is happening now. I need to start concentrating on my personal safety and disconnect and remind myself that this is not ten years ago. When things are happening, I am safe and strong. Also, I need to stop feeling shame for ( Read more... )

I feel sad that my work contract is ending in four weeks and there is a chance that I might not be extended due to lack of funding.

Thank goodness for reading breaks! My homework that is usually due on Thursdays is now due on Mondays, which gives me an extra few days to catch up. And I was approved for my vacation time at the end of the month. I will be off from November 21st until December 2nd, but I will have to attend a meeting on November 29th. Still, this will give me ( Read more... )

Congrats, Obama!

Your speech inspired me and brought tears to my eyes.

I had a really happy Hallowe'en! Zena put me on the guestlist for the Odd Ball so that I could run over there in my faery princess costume right after I got off work at 10:30pm. I managed to squeeze in two good hours of dancing and see so many friends. So sad that it was the last Odd Ball though. I have spent the past three Hallowe'ens there. The ( Read more... )

I got triggered last night and had a horrible panic attack. I'm still reeling a bit from it. I wish that I could take the next week off from work and just forget for a bit.

I scored A+'s on both of the midterm papers for my disabilities course. I'm feeling pretty happy about it. I was nervous about what UVic would expect with writing style and content ( Read more... )

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