Day 184 — Whack-a-Myth
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Day 183 - It's Just So Cute It Hurts
Edward catches everybody up on the post-anniversary information, and confesses to the cuteness of his year-and-still-going-strong mouse bride.
2018-09-04 11:52:04 +0000 UTC View PostDay 182 -- Special Guest Bailey!
We’re at the YouTube space talking fidgets!
2018-08-31 22:50:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Day 180 - A DELIGHTFUL Day
Watch out when Edward actually gets a full night's sleep.
2018-08-30 07:58:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Day 178 - The Saddle Vlog
I'll let you figure out what it means.
2018-08-28 10:19:11 +0000 UTC View PostDay 177 - BACHELORS!
Chloe and I are bachelors for the evening, since Jess is out taking her final for her peer-support group training. That, plus the store coming back (hmmmmmmm???) and some general questions about bachelorhood.
2018-08-25 10:06:33 +0000 UTC View PostDay 176 - Artist and the Adult Update
Things are going well! Well does not mean perfect :)
2018-08-24 14:36:16 +0000 UTC View PostDay 174 - Brandy Passed
Today, we had to put down Brandy. She's been Jessica's dog since Jessica was twenty - basically, Jessica's entire adult life. Edward tells the story of how it went, but in case that might be too intense for you, the short version of it is: Brandy's last moments were tasting a delicious cheeseburger that was just for her (ok, we gave Chloe a little), and slipping into a lovely nap while her favorite human told her what a good dog she was. Hug somebody you care about, everybody.
2018-08-21 12:34:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Day 173 - Adulting Day 2 - MISTAKES WERE MADE
Quick note: huge thanks go out to Suzanne for doing the lion's share of the work on the grant proposal for the support group - we didn't mention her by name lest the apocalyptic bands of maniacs find her. Sorry bout the end of the world everybody!
2018-08-16 10:49:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Day 171 - The Artist and the Adult
We actually recorded this last night, but forgot to upload in the 20-hr push to get the double videos out on Friday. This is a vulnerable video to post, because it's easier in a way to just keep trying to do things the way you've always done them rather than admit that your process needs an overhaul. It's also a bit scary to make it semi public, but that was kind of the point of the behind the scenes vlog -- to pull back the curtain and let you all see the process of learning to be a professio...
2018-08-11 13:30:10 +0000 UTC View PostDay 170 - THE FINISH LINE
Almost there, everybody. Almost there. Thank you for all your support.
If you have any songs you like to listen to when you feel down, suggest them in the comments below! Jessica is putting together the ultimate "feelin' blue" playlist.
2018-08-09 06:12:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Day 168 - Your Feedback Requested
Rough cut of the Depression Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZvfvUB9Xes
Today I also learned that my camera reverses my image when I'm shooting, so when I point to the corner of the screen at 1:14, I'm actually pointing the wrong way, yay! :)
2018-08-04 09:53:27 +0000 UTC View PostDay 167 - Misery Loves Company (Two videos now!)
Content warning for some minor depression/suicide discussion. THIS WEEK WILL BE OVER SOON WE PROMISE.
2018-08-02 07:21:58 +0000 UTC View PostDay 166 part 2: Post-Parlay Depression
(The title is supposed to be a reference to "after talking about depression." Not totally sure we got away with that one)
Content warning: very light mention of suicide in this piece (Ronnie Edwards from Game Theory).
Edward and Jessica talk about recording his experiences with depression.
2018-07-31 22:09:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Day 155: Depression (content warning in the description)
Content warning for depression, suicide (not mine!), anxiety, etc.
Edward talks openly about having dropped into a heavy depression in the past few days, including his reaction to the news about Ronnie Edwards' suicide (Ronnie was an editor at Game Theory when Edward ran the editing team)
EDIT: Edward here - just so you guys know, I've been depressed before, so this isn't a dangerous or unfamiliar experience. Just frustrating while you try to get the energy to help get the fog to lift, a...
2018-07-27 19:30:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Day 153 — Peer Specialist Training, Day Two
Just...go read the Behind the Brains chat on Discord. Trust me. 😂 (if you can see this video, you should have access to it, let me know if you aren’t on Discord yet & need help)<br><br>Also, I didn’t get kicked out of class, I got kicked out of the building because they were closing. Which, yes, SHOULD have indicated to me that maybe I should leave the parking lot too, buuuuut #hyperfocus
2018-07-22 06:25:42 +0000 UTC View PostDay 152 -- Peer Specialist Training, Day One
This class is everything.
2018-07-21 04:56:24 +0000 UTC View PostDay 151 - The Work/Nap Balance
Edward poses a challenge to the How to ADHD community.
2018-07-20 11:15:18 +0000 UTC View PostDay 150 -- We're on track!
Edward and I discuss scheduling difficulties of the past and progress we've made.
(Ironically, I fell asleep before this finished processing & I could post it, sooooo...work in progress!)
2018-07-19 01:12:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Day 148 - Work with your brain, not against it!
And while you’re at it, work with your partner’s brain, too!
2018-07-14 08:46:18 +0000 UTC View PostDay 147 — Officially Submitted to the Peer Specialist program!
Looks like I’m going back to school. Fingers crossed!
SAMSHA eight dimensions of wellness: https://www.samhsa.gov/wellness-initiative/eight-dimensions-wellness
What a "peer specialist" is: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peer_support_specialist
2018-07-13 09:01:49 +0000 UTC View Post