What made you happy this week
I returned $77 of clothes that I had bought online… knowing that I would then spend some or all of that at Ulta beauty where the return happened. And I did buy something, but I got a five dollar off coupon from Ulta, found a package deal of Clinique moisturizer for $59. So I spent less than the $77 which felt like a win. I was $23 ahead at this point!
Then I was gonna go buy some used board games. And definitely would’ve spent above that $23. However, I was late and the used games that I was planning on buying were already gone!
Then I was gonna go get an oil change, which certainly was gonna be way more than $23 though I did have a $26 coupon. But the Jiffy Lube people laughed at me because I was actually 3000 miles *early* for an oil change. I have no clue why I had it in my head that I needed an oil change. So they didn’t charge me anything for putting air in my tires and sending me on my way and saying see you in a few months.
Still $23 ahead!
Then I called a game store here in Lakeland, asking if they had a particular game in stock yet. And they do! The retail cost is $60. But I will get reimbursed $50 from the Board of Directors. So net, it costs me $10.
So in the end, I’m ahead by $13* for the day. And I have a new game and some new facial moisturizer.
* above, I kind of ignored tax on the moisturizer and the game. So probably i am more like five dollars ahead for the day.
Today before noon, I:
Now to go return some clothes, get an oil change, maybe buy board games, and read my book.
I haven’t even been doing 40 hours during this busy time. But I have worked hard. Turned in some really big returns. I think all my biggest ones are done except Danconia coming back from review.
I have so many other important personal projects like getting Peter’s medical records and applying for SS disability. And hanging up art in the house. And an oil change. And just catching up on sleep.
Blurgh
https://www.prosperhealth.io/blog/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-in-autism
We learned this from therapist Hailey Light.
Separately, Sean looked up and feels this fits: Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPD) is a recognized mental health condition characterized by extreme social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation. People with AvPD intensely fear rejection, criticism, or embarrassment — so much so that they often avoid social, occupational, or academic activities where those risks might arise.
I was just posting lists and journal prompts here. Since I’ve stopped doing those… means I haven’t been posting here much.
But it is extended tax season so I’m busy. Also been sick with a cold.
I think Skitty may be sick. Or well, just aging rapidly.
Anyway, I will get back to lists and prompts. It seemed silly but I miss it.
