kaberett | Things I've done with my time off uni: a retrospective

Why a retrospective? Because at this point, things are beginning to kick into gear for my return: we're beginning to talk about a project; we've already talked about accessibility of accommodation and my department; and the "yep this one's good" letter has been requested from my GP.

So what have I got done?

sorted out my medication: my mental health is now generally well-managed, and my pain is acceptably-managed
applied for DLA, and appealed the subsequent decision
accessed NHS funding for a wheelchair, plus applied for a grant for magic wheels
sent another round of letters in The Saga Of Fiona Fucking Blake
written fic plus misc crafty endeavours
started learning Javascript and volunteering with Dreamwidth
I'm about to be in my first Lashings show, and have booked tickets for the Edinburgh Fringe
set up an LGBT+ library

... and, of course, a large number of other bits and bobs.

Most of these - including getting my meds sorted out - were completely incompatible with getting a degree (or possibly staying alive), but have made a massive improvement to my quality of life and ability to, you know, do well when I return.

I'm finding things a little emotionally wearing at the moment - Facebook is full of status updates along the lines of "degree finished, HERE I COME ABERDEEN PHD" from people I matriculated with, and that's bothering me much more than I expected to - but oh my goodness, taking a year out was the right thing to do, and: I am fundamentally okay.