Monthly Archives: February 2011

Lazy Sunday

Just a short update, to make it an even seven. Slept a very long overdue long nap today, enjoying my last day before going home (tomorrow) and starting work again (on Tuesday, from home). I’m also watching the Oscars, which

Lazy Sunday

Just a short update, to make it an even seven. Slept a very long overdue long nap today, enjoying my last day before going home (tomorrow) and starting work again (on Tuesday, from home). I’m also watching the Oscars, which

Post-Surgical Depression

Talking is the best therapy, and talking is something I practice and enjoy quite a lot. My significant other and I have been talking about my recent feelings, so far drawing a few key conclusions. I’ve dubbed this emotional state

Post-Surgical Depression

Talking is the best therapy, and talking is something I practice and enjoy quite a lot. My significant other and I have been talking about my recent feelings, so far drawing a few key conclusions. I’ve dubbed this emotional state

24×4

It’s been a rough 24 hours since the last post. In honor of the fourth day, here are the four major highlights. One: Panic Attack Yesterday I had a panic attack. I’ve had them before, but this has been by

24×4

It’s been a rough 24 hours since the last post. In honor of the fourth day, here are the four major highlights. One: Panic Attack Yesterday I had a panic attack. I’ve had them before, but this has been by

And on the Third Day….

Nightly Delirium Last night I read an interesting blog post over at Jamie/James’ blog, which has stirred up much discussion in my head. One part particularly stood out: The truth is, it’s almost always easier to feel angry than to

And on the Third Day….

Nightly Delirium Last night I read an interesting blog post over at Jamie/James’ blog, which has stirred up much discussion in my head. One part particularly stood out: The truth is, it’s almost always easier to feel angry than to

Second Day Update

Today I feel much better. It’s probably due to the fact that all I’ve done is sleep and eat, but a big factor is also that I finally took off my bandages. I was disappointed that the doctor didn’t take

Second Day Update

Today I feel much better. It’s probably due to the fact that all I’ve done is sleep and eat, but a big factor is also that I finally took off my bandages. I was disappointed that the doctor didn’t take

24 Hours Post-Op

I made it out in one piece, sort of. The first 24 hours have been quite surreal, as I have only been fully conscious for about 1 hour, at most. Monday We got to the hospital at 7:30am, and the

24 Hours Post-Op

I made it out in one piece, sort of. The first 24 hours have been quite surreal, as I have only been fully conscious for about 1 hour, at most. Monday We got to the hospital at 7:30am, and the

Top Surgery Day

Body Down for Maintenance I’m just removing some hardware right now, I’ll deal with the software later.

Top Surgery Day

Body Down for Maintenance I’m just removing some hardware right now, I’ll deal with the software later.

Last Minute Concerns

Friday night, midnight. And what am I doing? Writing. Because I’m so anxious, so excited and nervous and my mind can’t stop thinking but can’t focus either. I’m wired. So I’ll take this opportunity to let it out. I’d be

Last Minute Concerns

Friday night, midnight. And what am I doing? Writing. Because I’m so anxious, so excited and nervous and my mind can’t stop thinking but can’t focus either. I’m wired. So I’ll take this opportunity to let it out. I’d be

Top Surgery, part 2

(Because anything good always has seconds) Speaking of Seconds… A mere 7 days to go, 168 hours, 10,080 minutes, 604,800 seconds* (*approximations only) before I board a plane to my long-awaited destination. And as each day passes, the second-thoughts thoughts

Top Surgery, part 2

(Because anything good always has seconds) Speaking of Seconds… A mere 7 days to go, 168 hours, 10,080 minutes, 604,800 seconds* (*approximations only) before I board a plane to my long-awaited destination. And as each day passes, the second-thoughts thoughts

What am I?

I’m queer. I take queer to mean anything other than strictly heterosexual (with emphasis on strictly), but this word means different things for each person, so to clarify, this is my meaning and my identity. (Never forget, this blog is

What am I?

I’m queer. I take queer to mean anything other than strictly heterosexual (with emphasis on strictly), but this word means different things for each person, so to clarify, this is my meaning and my identity. (Never forget, this blog is