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  1. Celyn
    August 16th 2026 07:25 PM - permalink
    Celyn
    It's sad that none of the left over ornaments were nice ones. I totally get you with needing new ornaments though..ours are the same...they are roughly the same age or older than me and they break too. Oooh did they have Reese's white chocolate eggs for easter? I love white chocolate and reese's are really nice!

    A few months ago, some stores here started selling 'summerween' stuff which was a bit weird but they're now transitioning it to autumn stuff so it kind of works? lol
  2. Celyn
    August 16th 2026 07:22 PM - permalink
    Celyn
    It's sad that none of the left over ornaments were nice ones. I totally get you with needing new ornaments though..ours are the same...they are roughly the same age or older than me and they break too. Oooh did they have Reese's white chocolate eggs for easter? I love white chocolate and reese's are really nice!

    A few months ago, some stores here started selling 'summerween' stuff which was a bit weird but they're now transitioning it to autumn stuff so it kind of works? lol
  3. jessielou
    August 14th 2026 01:46 AM - permalink
    jessielou
    I’m so sorry for the late reply. So much has been going on. How are you doing? I hope you’re ok? That would be amazing if exercising didn’t hur and make us all sweaty. I’d defiantly be more inclined to engage in it then gaga! I don’t know if I’ll manage the couch to 5k but years ago I used to love running and really would like to get into it again when my carers take a bit of a step back and I feel more confident although I imagine it’s gunna be tough.sorry you’re case manager cancelled on you. And thanks for saying you like the photos! Bless you, thank you so so much - that’s so kind of you. Please know the same always goes to you also; I’m always a message away. Lots of love xx
  4. jessielou
    August 3rd 2026 06:21 PM - permalink
    jessielou
    Well, well done for doing it anyway! That’s a huge achievement! The effort you put in is amazing! I used to do running and after breaks, getting back up started was always the hardest but! I wouldn’t mind running again and when I’m a bit more independent I would like to do the couch to 5k I think. I hope you get the bill situation sorted, must be frustrating! I can imagine you’re scared with living of disability too I really hope it all gets sorted out- you’ll have to keep me updated lovely. Yes I did! They’re on my fb! I’m glad minus the bill thing you’ve been doing okay. And hope it continues. If you’re ever struggling please know I’m always a message away and that you’re never alone in anything.
  5. jessielou
    August 2nd 2026 04:44 AM - permalink
    jessielou
    Oh it’s cool that you friend wants to be an instructor and even cooler than that got you going and got you in to it and now you love it! I can imagine a full body work out hurt - it would hurt me! I’m so bad with exercise - oops! I do a lot of walking and when physically able to swimming but that’s it. I love yoga so really should get back in to it but I also know it’s going to be hard work at the beginning until I get back into it which drains me to just think about! I always have good ideas but starting them exhausts me, even just thinking about them makes me tired! Aw having three Guinea pigs is cute and what cute names! I’m sorry about the ones that passed. Did you manage to sort the bill situation out? Sorry this message is a lil late! The farm really helped cheer me up, especially the goats and highland cows! I live highland cows! They’re all so cute! Yes we got to pet all the animals which was lovely! How are you doing today? I hope you’re okay. I’ve barely slept the past few nights so feeling very tired! Hope you’re having a good weekend x
  6. theantihero
    July 31st 2026 02:24 AM - permalink
    theantihero
    You updated the Piggies album! Love the picture of them with a whole bunch of broccoli.


    Hope you've been well. Feel free to message me anytime on Discord. I miss our chats.
  7. jessielou
    July 22nd 2026 07:40 PM - permalink
    jessielou
    Maybe I should try Zumba! Not gunna lie I’m definitely not an exercise girly haha although I do love swimming and wouldn’t mind starting yoga again which I used to loveeeee. I did used to love going to the gym but went once last year with my carers and was soooo bored lol. Good on you though! I find it so much motivation to work out. It takes hours for me to even move! Aww do you have a guinea pig?? What’s their name? I’m glad things have been a little better. How’s this week going for you so far? I’m sorry you struggled over the weekend. You have me in FB so feel free to message me anytime if you need to talk or vent or even just want a distraction. I’ve been struggling a bit but went to the farm with my carer today and I needed it so much, it really helped so I’m feeling very grateful.
  8. jessielou
    July 14th 2026 09:07 AM - permalink
    jessielou
    I’m soooo sorry for the late reply. How are you doing? I’m glad your allergies seem a bit bigger now and medication appears to help! I’d be heartbroken if I couldn’t be around cats - they’re sooooo cute and cuddly, well most anyway!! Zumba sounds fun! I’d love to do it but I can imagine it’s exhausting and don’t think I’m fit enough haha, but good on you!! How have you been coping with the heat? It’s gotten a lil cooler here at the moment. Last week it was very hot and sticky, nice! How’s your week going?
  9. jessielou
    June 28th 2026 02:00 PM - permalink
    jessielou
    That sounds horrible to have asthma atta is due to being around them �� I’m so glad it’s not that bad anymore but can imagine it’s still a little uncomfortable. I bet Zumba is exhausting but fun. Good on you for doing it! Is a group you go to for it? My doggo isn’t a fan of the pool but will stand in it with me so we go in together and be brave �� at least I’ve cooled down in this heatwave the last week too so it’s a win win! How’s your week been? X
  10. jessielou
    June 22nd 2026 06:58 AM - permalink
    jessielou
    Oh man that sucks �� I couldn’t think of anything worse! One of my carers is allergic to cats so always sneezes when Ginny comes through for cuddles baha. Makes me feel so bad! Zumba sounds good although I can imagine it’s exhausting?! I want to start yoga again! I had an ok weekend. Went to a woods for a walk Saturday and saw my dad yesterday. We went out for lunch then bought a hose pipe … I got a pool that squirts out water for the dog so I’m going to use it this week because it’s meant to be hot �� he’s not a fan of water so it’ll be interesting but I’m willing to get in with him haha!

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Posted February 16th 2026 at 07:50 PM by Face Up. Comments 0
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Dear French Toast,

I found you gone on February 13, 2026, and sent you to be cremated that same day. I am excited to have you home with me. I want you to be with me forever. Right now, I’m glad you at least have Pancake’s soul with you so you’re not alone. Tell her hi for me, and that I love her, and that I see both of you again soon.

Your death was different than Pancake’s because I couldn’t say goodbye. I found you and you were already dead, but your body was still...

Posted July 13th 2025 at 11:13 PM by Face Up. Comments 2
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This is a letter to my guinea pig, Pancake, who passed away 7/1/25.

Dear Pancake,

You left this world on July 1, 2025 after a brief illness and were cremated on July 3, 2025. I am sorry that I didn’t notice that you were sick sooner, such as when you stopped wheeking for food when I passed your room around dinnertime. The room was quiet whenever I walked by for a few days, and I thought it was because you were getting tired of my dinner selections. Maybe if I saw that...

Posted January 20th 2025 at 01:05 AM by Face Up. Comments 2
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My dad searched my room before I got out of the hospital and took my good self harm and suicide methods. I'm trying to wait for the right time to get them back and it's so hard. What he didn't find to self harm isn't as satisfying so it's not giving me that same sense of relief. I was self harming a little more severely before he took away all my stuff and now I can't get back to that same level. And I had a plan for those suicide methods.

I also gave up what he didn't find of my...

Posted January 14th 2025 at 09:50 PM by Face Up. Comments 2
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Well, I got a little too silly. Here's to hospitalization number 6.
Where I go to group made me go to the ER because of an increase in suicidal ideation, self harming almost daily, and nonstop anxiety.
The ER itself wasn't bad. My patient sitter was so nice and we had a lot of great conversations I haven't had with previous sitters. Then I transferred to the ABU part of the ER where I had my own room with a TV and watched a SpongeBob marathon.
I got to the...

Posted December 9th 2024 at 10:03 PM by Face Up. Comments 2
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It’s been a while since I have blogged and a lot has happened but honestly I can’t think of most of it at this point so I’m just going to go with the main points.

I am very much not okay. I almost ended up in the hospital because I was incredibly suicidal but I decided to do a partial hospitalization program instead. I had to stop seeing my individual therapist because the insurance won’t cover both at once so I’m hoping she is willing to take me back after I am done or I will be...
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