Rose: I bought a Pokémon card pack I’ve wanted for a while! Thorn: I’ve really been missing the people I can’t see in person. Bud: I’m getting very close to graduating high school, and I’m proud of myself :]

Rose: My English has been learning really well :) Thorn: I haven't been able to find successful medication Bud: I got a new job at a coffee shop!!

Rose: I ate a little bit more than I usually do today. Thorn: dealing with my boyfriend's abusive father Bud: I'm doing research of courthouse weddings! 😊

Rose: I've been on a schedule, and have been working out Thorn: I've been struggling with my social life Bud: I'm starting on a new diet soon

Rose: I am going to be visiting a childhood friend this weekend to celebrate her birthday! Thorn: one of the bones in my foot is lifting out of place and causing my weight to fall on the next joint over, and it’s causing painful damage to the joint and ligaments…. Doctors said the only two treatment options are wearing orthotics (I already do) or fuzing the bones together? Yikes🥴 Bud: I have been working on some exciting art projects and can see progress! I have some pieces for sale in a local gallery 🤗

😭 reading all of your responses makes me so happy!! I hope all of your roses don't wilt, your thorns dull, and your buds to grow into beautiful full roses 🌹

Rose: I have worked on various art projects every day for one week (usually I work only once a week) Thorn: I am trying to learn a new software and I’m feeling really insecure because I can’t figure it out as fast as everyone else in my class Bud: I’m still learning new skills, albeit slower than everyone else but I’m still learning. And most importantly I’m learning to enjoy it rather than feel tortured by it ❤️

Rose: tested negative for Covid and got a new projector! Thorn: stress w/ life and having a Covid scare Bud: Mitski is releasing her album soon 🙌

Rose: i am alive, breathing, and i have people who love me and care about me. Thorn: I just got laid off from the best job I have ever had, and adjusting is going to be really hard. i hate job hunting. Bud: I am eligible for unemployment insurance so i am hoping to at least get a little bit of cash assistance while i am looking for a new job. also, maybe i’ll be able to find something amazing for me.

Rose: My fingers have worked well enough all week for me to create art Thorn: My school is being really difficult with giving me support for my disabilities and their grad requirements Bud: I have a few commissions for projects I am excited to start and I have freedom regarding timelines and creative decisions

rose: i showered today, and have only been late to one class this week! it’s my first week back at college, so i’m still getting into the swing of things. thorn: it’s going to get really busy soon; rehearsals are going to start, work is going to start again, homework is going to ramp up, etc. and i can’t help but worry that with everything i’ve been staying on top of already, it’s all going to crumble once i add on more things. bud: i got a raise at aforementioned job, and i’m going to be working more hours! i love my job (stage hand) and my crew.

Rose: I get to hangout with my friends on Sunday! Thorn: my friend started crying and I don't know if I helped her or not :( Bud: I have a violin lesson on Saturday and we might move on to a new book!

Rose: I went thrifting with my partner and we found clothes that fit my new body well and I’m excited about it :) Thorn: Entered a flare of my IBD this week, was up all night in pain Bud: I’m almost done with my training for a work certification!

What an amazing concept you have!! Rose: I got lots of doctors appointments done that I needed even though I was scared Thorn: Im flaring up and really not in a good place emotionally so im in both physical amd mental pain. Bud: I am starting school to become an accountant

Rose: I am finally finding things that help my chronic pain! Thorn: I feel like I’m failing at my dogs training. Bud: I’m learning nee things at work! And found a specialist I can hopefully see for my chronic pain!

Rose: I've been getting a lot of art and animations done recently! Thorn: I've been reacting really badly to all the mood stabilizers I've been put on which makes it hard to be hopeful that there is a good med for me? :/ Bud: I'm really hoping I can get some better pain meds cause that would do wonders- and also I'm working really art to open an art business right now so I really hope in the next few months that can help with rent! :^)

Rose:. I get to have my two little service dogs with me in the hotel where I am. Thorn:. I had a terrible cardiologist appointment because the jerk wouldn't answer any of my questions, monitor my heart, tell me what my diagnosis is, or let me know anything about if my pacemaker is doing anything now. Bud: A friend is taking me to my appointment with my PCP and is going to come to help me as I should have the right to have a person with me.

rose: i’m able to walk on my own again! thorn: it’s difficult walking and i almost fall every time + a nasty diagnosis that scares me a lot bud: my bf and i have now been together two years going strong & we’re gonna have a disney date together for my bday in march ^__^

Rose: this week I created art every day, which is a big deal since I’m depressed, and am dealing with kidney disease and all the side effects from all my meds so I feel like complete sh*t physically and mentally. Thorn: I need this freaking kidney disease to go back in remission so I don’t feel so sick and unlike myself 24/7. Bud: I have supported the toddler I nanny for in their neurodivergence very effectively(as an autistic adult) and am seeing great progress in their language and self regulation. I love my job and can’t wait to keep watching them grow.

Genuinely seeing all of your responses has made me feel so happy. I keep checking back to read everyone's response. Just as I said before. I hope your roses stand strong and never wilt, your thorns dull down and fall off, and your buds grow to be beautiful roses💚🌹

Rose: I facilitated a training this week and got a rare compliment from a department director. Thorn: Haven’t slept well all week. Awake most of the night and exhausted during the day. Bud: I asked my employer if they could buy me ergonomic office furniture for my home office and they said YES! 👍

rose: my new clothes came in and while one pair of shorts doesn’t fit everything else does! i’m really happy and excited to wear everything thorn: found out that people have been spreading my “allegation” of my band director hitting me so i’m having to go and dm people asking them to stop spreading it :/ bud: i’m really trying to save and be smarter with my money!

Rose: I got to see my girlfriend and I wasn't feeling very sick today! Thorn: lately I've been having a hard time with my health and anxiety My Bud is: I'm at 100% in my classes at school and even earning extra credit frequently making me more on time to graduate!

Rose: I finally got a diagnosis for my seizures after 8 long months (Sudo-seizures if curious, anxiety and stress induced seizures) Thorn : My dog is getting sick and I don't know why, I tried watching what he eats but I'm nervous for him as he is old (6 years) Bud: I made a new friend online who's learning English and in turn, they teach me Arabic.