I did laundry and had a shower yesterday. I know it's not much but with this persistent mild depression it's actually pretty good for me. I know i might be getting annoying always mentioning my persistent mild depression, but it is my regular pattern to be down in the Summer and Winter and high in the Spring and Fall so this is just normal for me and i don't expect any changes til Spring so i'm afraid i'll be singing this song for a while. Apologies if it's getting old. I stepped away from the forum for a few days because i thought i was wearing you all out but i found i missed it too much so here i am, back again, dark cloud in tow.

I also got my dog out yesterday and had a nice chat with a lovely young lady neighbor who finally went on a date from a dating site. Young love -- so exciting!

@Blue_Bird:

I'm sorry to hear you're struggling. You mentioned 'self-hatred.' That's very brave of you to admit it openly like that. I suffer from that too. It's very painful. Glad Miss Mustachio is a comfort, she's a cutie!

@Nammu:

Glad your mom had such a nice birthday. It was charming to read about. You are a great daughter! I wish my own relationship with my mom had been as warm.

@HALLIEBETH87:

Congratulations on finishing your assignment! You go girl!

@WindsThatBlow:

BeL@tEd H@pPy BiRtHd@Y! Hope you had a nice day!

@Soupe du jour:

You sure seem to like big projects! I admire that, you get so much done, a real Force of Nature!