(for those who aren’t familiar with this, yes, I know “thot” has an additional meaning but I just really like writing it because it fits better than “thoughts,” ok. and also I think it’s funny and feel free to ignore me. it just makes me smile. because idk…. “thought” just feels like a lot to live up to. these are not thoughts they are thots)
k.
hi.
I’ve been drinking a lot of green tea lately, which is a huge win (!!!!!!) for my MCAS, very very very exciting. Like. I don’t know how to fully explain. I’m currently living on meat, bread/pasta, oil, spices, and water (I keep reacting to things I try to add back- a work in progress), so the addition of TEA is like.. a miracle almost. And I load that cup up with sugar which is also amazing. Also I’ve read that green tea might have some mast cell stabilizing benefits?? (I’m not a doctor, ask your doc). Anyway I just imagine it healing me when I drink it, as if it’s seeping into my cells. Let’s face it it’s the sugar and the caffeine but I’m still enjoying it very much and would like to imagine this.
I got a medical ID bracelet. I’ll take a pic at some point. It’s needed to be there for a long time. I got one years ago and reacted to it. Which was fun. So this one at least I’m currently not reacting to.
So.. I wrote about this a tiny bit on Bluesky. I think I’ll link it:
so there is something growing in the backyard and I thought it was a grape vine but now it has little flowers like jasmine, and there is a fruit-like item growing on it that is light green and pokey, completely covered with lil spikes, and it's definitely not a grapevine and is also invasive
— catharine (@coffeecatharine.bsky.social) April 16, 2025 at 2:46 AM
just in case it takes over, well, um yeah nevermind
— catharine (@coffeecatharine.bsky.social) April 16, 2025 at 2:47 AM
So.
Apparently there is a PLANT growing in our backyard that is not a grapevine OR a tomato plant….because it has spikes!!!!
Spikes!!
I…. have some feelings. I’m also curious what it is but I also have some feelings.
And I should probably find a way to get rid of it before it takes over.
😁
** cue: “someday I’ll be.. somewhere that’s green” **
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I’m excited about Easter this weekend. Because I got ceramic bunnies at Target (instacart) this past week and was thrilled to find a) a decoration that b) I’m not allergic to that c) they had in stock! (!!) So I’m excited about that and I’m also excited about the other fun traditions that I’m hoping will work out.
I’m trying to plan what to bake. I was very happy to get out the cake-making stuff recently (it’s been in boxes since we moved here- so 2+ years; we haven’t been able to unpack fully yet due to all the cabinets being particleboard- a latex issue). Anyway it was just really nice to return to baking, even if I can’t eat it at this time, and to affirm that I’m able to be around all of the ingredients (and don’t react to their smells or anything like that). So all of this felt very huge in my life. (it was also a big deal from an emotional perspective, to care for my family)
Anyway. So I’m pondering what the next thing will be.
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I’m still reading The Light We Carry (Michelle Obama). It’s so full of things to reflect on. I definitely recommend it.
We’ve also been re-watching How I Met Your Mother (HIMYM). I love that show.
I also ordered some painting materials that recently arrived, and am excited to try them out.
{this bracket is holding space for the horrors occuring within current events. I can’t not acknowledge it but also am hoping to provide some respite}
Lastly, here’s a music video that’s been in my head for a while, that is just… 🙂
I love Zooey Deschanel. This is from She and Him.
♥️
