2025-01-15: 2 degrees, 20 degrees warmer than yesterday

the last couple of weeks have been very cold: colder than seasonal for january, the kind of chill the dogs can't take for more than a couple minutes. enough to go outside and do their business, but too cold to actually go for a walk.

today, though: bright, sunny, suddenly warm, 2 degrees, the dogs charging ahead on their leashes at lunch. they were not on their best behaviour. they ignored one dog, happily, but a guy came running near us with two giant huskies in tow. my dogs took umbrage. a good bark was had by all (huskies included).

i don't mind saying the news the last couple months have been difficult. i've been avoiding certain things, blocking people like crazy, muting names and terms. i've talked with a few friends, and they've said the same. things feel bad. whatever you can do to help yourself, you should. and like, we'll get through it, but: this fucking timeline, eh?

eye appointment coming up later in the month. i guess i'll see if my vision's gotten any worse. if it has, i can get myself some new pairs of glasses. i was honestly kind of happy a couple years ago when it was confirmed i needed them. finally: something to break up the monotony of my face.

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