Batteries and Birthdays (It’s not what you think!)
September 25, 2010 at 3:52 pm | Posted in Fun Stuff, Parenthood | Leave a commentToday, Mark and I went to my mom’s house for my nephew’s birthday shindig. Cameron’s birthday was actually a week and a half ago; however, birthdays never seem to end for my niece and nephews. Anyway, Cameron got a Nintendo DS for his birthday. My brother in law, Shaun, who is Superman when it comes to electronics and putting things together and stuff did his usual magic with the assembly of the electronics. My mom turned to me and asked me who was going to put together our birthday and Christmas toys for our kids. I said, “Mark, of course. But I will probably help.”
That made me think about the traditional “mom” and “dad” roles that people are expected to play. As far as we have come, there are still these stereotypes that exist; I suppose some are definitely accurate. I will not, under ANY circumstances, play with my kid in a mud pile. I do not see Mark as the typical “jock” dad who will teach his kid how to hit a ball with a bat. Maybe I’m wrong about this. But you know what? Who cares? Will the child be imbecile if we don’t know how to assemble a transformer in ten seconds flat?
Somehow, the toys will get put together. If the kid plays baseball, we will do our best to teach him/her to hit the ball – together. In fact, I think our strengths (or lack thereof in some areas) will benefit our child. Our little tater tot will have to be creative and independent and learn some things for him or herself: something I don’t think enough children get practice at. By not having everything done for them, or being taught how to do things “the right way,” our child will have the chance to explore his or her own talents and maybe, the child will be an electronic genius, and teach us how to put together the electronics in the process. Yay!
Bipolar Adventures in Europe
April 9, 2010 at 9:10 pm | Posted in Bipolar Disorder, Fun Stuff | Leave a commentIt has been a bit since my last post, so I will update you with the good news, in case you didn’t already know. I am going on a cruise in Europe in about six weeks. When the trip was booked and payment made, I was beyond excited….until a few days later.
Then, all of a sudden, it hit me. Traveler’s anxiety.
Here is the usual scenario for me. I complain that I feel restless. That I need some excitement in my life. I arrange to go on some short jaunt with my husband or a friend. I get to my destination. I feel like an “exciting” person for a day. The next day, I am ready to be home where things are comfortable…..and familiar.
So it dawned on me that I am about to take the longest vacation I have ever taken in my entire thirty years of being on this planet. Fifteen days. Fifteen days of not having my dog and cats near me. Fifteen days of not wrapping myself up in my slanket and dicking around on the internet. Fifteen days of being…..in unfamiliar territory. Immediately, the nerves began to settle in.
“What in the hell is wrong with me?” I thought. “I am about to go on the vacation of a lifetime, and I’m worried about stupid shit like if I bring the right clothes or if the natives will point at me and laugh at the stupid American tourist.”
The truth is, as most Bipolars are, I am always craving something new and exciting. At the same time, I do not like being without the comforts of home. I am starting to feel better now after talking about this with my therapist. However, a twinge of anxiety still looms in the background. I just have to remember that anything I forgot to pack, I can probably buy on the ship. And who knows….maybe they even have slankets in Europe.
The Big-Ass Pina Colada!!!
March 17, 2010 at 1:06 am | Posted in Fun Stuff | Leave a commentLove us or hate us, there is one thing that is absolutely true about us “bipolars.” When we do something, we don’t go halfway; we go big! My friend Kara and I decided to grab an “adult beverage” at a local Mexican establishment. After I ordered my pina colada, the waiter asked if I wanted a small, medium, large, or jumbo. Which one do you think I picked? The “jumbo,” of course.
The Big-Ass Pina Colada!
Five Things That Rock About Being Bipolar
March 15, 2010 at 11:37 pm | Posted in Fun Stuff | 2 Comments
When most people think about someone who is bipolar, they think of some crazy woman screaming at herself in the mirror of the local Wal-Mart or sobbing in the middle of her kitchen floor. Actually, there are many things about being bipolar that totally rock! Here are just a few.
1. Nobody knows quite what to expect from us. Will we be glamorous? Will we channel dead rock stars? The possibilities are endless!
2. Bipolars do IT better! Its due to all the crazy mood swings we go through. Plus, bipolars are natural risk takers. Mmmmm!
3. We do shopping better than anyone. We can buy a year’s salary of jewelry and Snuggies on QVC in under ten minutes.
4. We are creative and innovative and have a knack for problem-solving. Give us some duct tape, feathers, and bricks, and call us…MacGyver.
5. If you want an honest opinion, ask us now. If you want a different opinion, ask us later.
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