February recap and March so far

February was a bit of a blur, even though it was a leap year, and I’m still a bit shocked that we’re headed into the second week of March! So it’s time for an update.

In February I started a WhatsApp group called “The Wednesday Waffle” with a handful of female friends I want to make sure I’m keeping in touch with, no matter how busy life can get. It all started with a TikTok video I saw of a guy talking about how, every Wednesday, he sends off a little 3-5 minute video to all his guy pals so as to stay in touch and I just thought that was a brilliant idea so I stole it haha! 🧇

I basically just waffle on about what’s been going on in my life the past week. We’ve all got lives—we’re all busy and we’re all tired—but I’m guilty of letting months and weeks and even years go by without really keeping in touch because I can feel incredibly comfortable in my solitude. So, this is just my way of ensuring I take a few minutes every week to let friends know they’re on my mind and I care about them.

In other news, I started paying for Blue Cross in February so now I’ve got medical coverage. Thankfully, I don’t take any prescription medicine so it’s mainly coverage for everything else that needed. That means I’ve been able to also get a little bit of coverage for my therapy appointments lately, which is great. I started seeing a new therapist and she seems nice. I’ve only seen her twice now but, so far so good. It’s great being able to get back into therapy again. I was saying in my latest Wednesday Waffle that I’m not depressed and I feel like I’m in a good place overall but it’s nice to be able to dedicate an hour every couple of weeks to just talk with someone about anything and everything.

Since I’ve been hibernating a bit the last couple of months, I’ve watched a good amount of movies and TV shows lately:

• Saltburn (absolutely loved it)

• You Hurt my Feelings (loved it)

• The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (loved it)

• The Woman King (absolutely loved it)

• The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (absolutely loved it)

• The Marvels (meh…)

• Juliet, Naked (loved it)

• Dune (loved it)

• Argylle (absolutely loved it)

• This is Me…Now (in my opinion, this was one of the dumbest things I’ve ever seen)

• Priscilla (absolutely loved it)

• For the Love of the Game (this is a re-watch for me; seen it countless times, still love it)

• Masters of the Air (am loving it)

• Lost in Austen (this is a re-watch for me and I still love it)

• Lover, Stalker, Killer (had this solved within the first 10 minutes but it was a good story)

• The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping (WHOAAAA!!! These poor kids!)

Admittedly, I’ve not done much reading lately but I did just pick up a copy of The Alchemist which I’ve been meaning to read for like 20 years haha! My therapist also recommended an author named Haruki Murakami so I’m going to do some research on him and figure out what might be a good one to start with. The last piece of fiction I truly loved was The Midnight Library.

I’ve been really into sandwiches and homemade pizza lately thanks to this guy who showed up on my FYP on TikTok. OMG…the food I’ve been making thanks to him is just *insert chef’s kiss here.

Work-wise, I’ve applied for a couple of full-time positions but, overall, my freelance work has been actually so great. I love the variety of things I’m being asked to do and the main contract I’m working now is so much fun. The people are great and I’ve been getting good feedback, which is always nice. Having time to do what I want to do, work the hours that I want to work and, at the same time, make other people happy with the work I produce for them has really been freeing. I don’t feel stress at all, when it comes to my work, anymore.

In other news, I’ve contacted The Union Club because I’d like to become a member. I’d love to join so I can meet other professionals and make new friends (which is so hard when you’re in your late 40s). Hopefully I’ll have an update on that next post.

Until then, take care of yourselves!