Tag: mental illness

  • Not Anger Management, But Anger Acceptance

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Thirty Eight] I have had some very intense conversations over the past four days – two yesterday – about how angry I’ve been and I’d just like to thank my boss, my personal trainer, my life coach and my boss very much. Because I think I’ve figured this shit…

  • And Now For A Moment Of Zen

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Thirty Six] I don’t know why this post seemed impossible on Tuesday night and seems like nothing today, but here we are. But first the news: Dairy giant FrieslandCampina to cut 1,000 jobs in NL, Belgium and Germany De Jonge: No new coronavirus measures for now; Lockdown relaxation in…

  • Damnit, Underlying Anger, Fuck OFF

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Thirty Five] It’s four minutes until my bedtime and I just found out from the news that St. Martin’s holiday is off because of the partial lockdown. #FuckingFUCK But first the news: First large-scale rapid coronavirus test facility opens in Groningen New coronavirus cases plunge below 5,000, regional curfew…

  • I’m Oke. Tired But Oke.

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Nineteen] I’m stable, but lashing out. Not ideal, but getting there. I’m oke. But first the news: Too early to say if partial lockdown is working, prime minister says RIVM warns of data delays after reporting 8,669 new coronavirus infections Covid-19 ICU patient total tops 500 days earlier than…

  • To Make Room For Coping

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Fourteen] I slept in a bit. Meditated. Edited the presentation for the hackathon. Danced a bit. Cuddled a bit. Ate a protein shake. And drank lots of water. It’s a gentle kind of day. But first the news: Last Dutch municipality without coronavirus confirms first infected resident King, Royal…

  • Holy Hell, Today

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Thirteen] I submitted a code for Equinix’s virtual hackathon. And spoke at Fedora Women’s Day about being non-binary and talking about mental health and my Fedora story. And then I streamed a new escape room game. It’s time for bed. But first the news: New coronavirus cases top 8141…

  • In Case Of Emergency, Break Glass

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Eleven] Just in case I need it, I’ve written down my coping strategies for shitty days. Shove it in my face if I’m looking down, please.

  • Blank

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Ten] These are the days that I didn’t post because I Wasn’t Oke™. I just can’t leave them blank. So I’m filling them in, but lightly. With some of my favourite songs. Enjoy.

  • Intentionally Blank

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Nine] These are the days that I didn’t post because I Wasn’t Oke™. I just can’t leave them blank. So I’m filling them in, but lightly. With some of my favourite songs. Enjoy.

  • Billie Eilish’s Bury a Friend

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Eight] Spotify’s daily mix 2 for me is #OnPoint with kickass songs like Pink’s Fuckin’ Perfect, Colbie Caillat’s Try, and Natasha Bedingfield’s Unwritten. I *really* need the boost today. Thank you. But first the news: Tougher coronavirus measures on their way as cases continue to top 6,000 Freedom to…

  • Left Intentionally Blank

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Seven] These are the days that I didn’t post because I Wasn’t Oke™. I just can’t leave them blank. So I’m filling them in, but lightly. With some of my favourite songs. Enjoy.

  • What a Shit Day

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Six] G’night.