Doreen's New Way of Life (comments are welcome)

[DoeWDW]

Well, I'm glad I helped someone today - didn't seem to be able to do much right for myself. Plan, what plan??? Oh well. I'll be back on plan when I get back from Disney. Until then, all bets are off! I'm taking a one week break.

The cold meds were a big help today, except in my afternoon meeting where I literally was dozing off while sitting next to my boss! It was a dull meeting and the information being presented was not pertinent to me. Truth be told, I think my boss was dozing a bit too!

Tomorrow is supposed to be an icky mess weather-wise - sleet and freezing rain and snow, all totalling up to 2 - 4 inches of yuck! I think I'll call in sick - because I AM sick, sick of yucky icy wintry cold nasty weather! Well, I also have this cold that I'm trying to kick before my trip.

Gee, I'm sounding grumpy this evening. Guess I am a bit grumpy - sorry all. I sound sarcastic and nasty and cynical. This truly isn't my normal sunny personality. I'm going to do a couple small things around the house and head to bed. I'm not doing anyone much good tonight.

Tomorrow will be brighter.

 

[lulu201]

Aww, Doreen, it's no fun being sick. Call in tomorrow and get some rest! Had to smile, though, at the thought of you dozing through your meeting, all drugged up on cold meds. .

Here's a good night , Doe-Doe,
E.

 

[CourtasanSatine]

,, and get well vibes via Harry Potter(I'm rereading the books)

 

[septbride2002]

Where is my Doe?

Okay so here is what the Doctor prescribes ((I'm not a real Dr. I only play one on TV) Chicken Soup with crackers, Orange Juice and lots of it! Rest, Relaxation, and if you can get a massage then I prescribe that as well. Do that tomorrow and then call me on Wednesday morning!

~Amanda

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, Doreen! I hope you're feeling better this morning and have a chance to sleep and rest and get all strong again.

for your day,
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Amanda, wish I could afford that massage - it sounds heavenly!! Since you prescribed it, do you think my health insurance would cover it?? Oh, that's right, you're not a real doctor - bummer. Well, even the THOUGHT of a massage is relaxing....so I'll close my eyes and dream.....

I am feeling a bit better in my head, although my body is more tired (does that make sense?? ). I'm taking the day off work, so I'll have a chance to move slower and rest up. We're due for some nasty winter weather today and, since my kids walk well over a mile to get home from school, I'll be here to pick them up and save them from the sleet & freezing rain.

My plan today:
1. Take meds & vitamins.
2. Drink TONS!!
3. Try to make reasonable food choices. I'm having low-carb cheesecake for breakfast.
4. I did my 20 minute Pilates workout this morning. No more exercise though - will be using my strength to get a few things ready for my trip, although a lot is already finished.

I'm also helping the local day care with their fundraising efforts, so I'll probably spend a couple hours there helping them prep mailing labels for their annual fund drive. They needed computer help so I volunteered to redo their database, put it on their new computer and teach them how to create the mailing labels. I already have everything working at home - just need to move it over to their computer & teach them.

I'm feeling sunnier this morning - can't believe how cranky I was last night! I'm off into another busy day, but will be trying to take it slow and easy.

 

[septbride2002]

Doe that sounds like a pretty full day for someone who is going to take it easy!

Here are lots of because I want you to get better so that you won't ditch me on the 7th! Just teasing

~Amanda

 

[Strings]

Doe,

Here's a healing Try to get a nap in that schedule, and bedtime by 9PM. I'm a mom, what can I say. I'm also naturally bossy. Do try to rest today. You've got too much to look forward to to be ill.

Beth

 

[marsh0013]

amanda's right, i've never seen someone "taking it easy" doing so much . but you know what's too much for you and what's just enough. i hope that your day off from work helps you in your road to recovery. and enjoy the time that you will have to relax. i know you don't get to do that nearly enough! here's some to make up for hte fact that it's really dreary out. ick. hope you have a great day

 

[CourtasanSatine]

Here's some to make up for the nasty weather along with a get well

 

[ZerasPride]

Hi Doe, I'm sorry you aren't feeling well but you'll be off for your Disney trip soon so that's got to be a bright spot in an otherwise very hectic day for you.

Please take care of yourself and thanks for always bringing a smile to my face by posting to my journal!

 

[lulu201]

Just stopping by to say "sweet dreams," Doreen. I hope you got some rest today and that after you went to the day care you washed your hands!!! You know I work with a lot of little kiddlings and they're dear little sneeze factories sometimes. You can catch a whole bunch of stuff in their schools!!

Have a good night, dear WISH-sis,
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Thank you all for stopping by! All the extra and and well wishes must have worked - I'm feeling better!!

I've spent the majority of the last 12 hours on the mailing labels and extra reports, etc. needed by the day care for their fundraising drive. I did my very best to make it work on their computers but finally gave up and did it on my home computer - so much easier!! Now I have a bundle of stuff to take over to their office before I head to work tomorrow morning. I'm glad they are practically next door to my house. They are a non-profit child care center with an excellent program for the kids. About 60% of the parents receive assistance from the United Way and other charities to cover the tuition - lots of single moms and families who just don't make much. My kids attended there and working with all those wonderful people again is such a blessing to me - it's like going home. Their employee turnover rate is very low - unusual in that business - and they really do love the kids!

I have neglected my packing - will be frantically throwing things into a suitcase tomorrow evening! Oh well, as my husband and I always say, if I forget it, I can buy it there!

I did manage to take a lovely nap late this morning. The puppy was so happy to have me home and we had a nice snuggle & snooze session!

At least the stuff for the day care is finished - it's been weighing on my mind, and I'm feeling pretty proud of the way it all turned out. I think they'll be very happy! I'm calling the day a rousing success, in spite of less than healthy food choices - no time to make a real meal and sit down to eat it.

So tomorrow, it's back to work and then home to pack. Looks like take-out food for dinner tomorrow night!

I'm feeling sunny tonight, but will probably be very sleepy in the AM - I'm usually in bed well before 10 PM!

 

[CourtasanSatine]

Just stopping with a for tommorow and you did great today in spite of being under the weather

 

[LAinSEA]

Leave it there! (can you take mine away with you too?)

I wish orange juice was a low-carb option - or maybe when you get a cold orange juice is OK. Taking vitamin C just doesn't do the job of a good glassful of OJ when it comes to chasing away a cold.

Please have a wonderful time at WDW and make sure you get some YOU time!

-Laurie

 

[lulu201]

Good sunny morning, Doreen! If your weather is anything like ours this morning, you can look forward to a day of "abundant sunshine," as the weather guy put it. I love that phrase. . .it's the attitude we need to carry around with us all the time. You, dear WISH-sis, are an expert at shining your light on those around you, that's for sure.

Are you feeling better today? I hope so! I hope you and DH have an amazing and wonderful time together. Relax and celebrate being 40! The days that we're given are gifts, I think. Make the most out of all that you're given--especially those spent in sunny Florida!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It sounds like you did a wonderful thing for the day care yesterday--you shared your administrative computer gifts so freely with them. I know they must appreciate it. Hmmm, do they have a spot for you on their board of directors?

Have yourself a great day, and if I don't talk to you before you leave, have a fantastic vacation!

to you,
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Actually, Erin, DH was on their board of directors - that's how I got volunteered to help them.... !! I don't mean to make light of it - I truly am happy to do what I can for them - it's just funny that you mentioned being on the board.

Laurie, I'll be happy to take BOTH our colds to sunny Florida and leave them there. Those Floridians get all the nice weather while we get the snow and ice - the least I can do is take presents from the cold North to them!

Satine, thanks for popping into my journal! I promise to check on your journal more when I get back.

Oh, a bit of bad news for all my journal buddies.....things have changed at work and I won't have the same amount of time to spend on journals. I'll have to devise a rotation schedule to get around to everyone over the course of a few days!

I'm at work and feeling better. I still have that funny nasal sound to my voice but physically I'm getting back to normal.

I'll be checking in one more time before I leave but I'm not taking a laptop with me (we usually take one when we go for 2 weeks in June!). I can't imagine life without the DIS for 5 whole days but I guarantee I'll be thinking of all of you often. You've become such a wonderful part of my life that I feel as if I carry you all with me wherever I go.

I promise to take pics of my meet with Amanda on Saturday night and post them when I get back. Look for a journal entry on Tuesday morning and pictures hopefully by Tuesday evening!

and to all!!

 

[A1A1]

Doe-----I will be thinking of you while you are on your trip. Have a safe trip, have a great time, have lots of fun, enjoy dh's company.

Can't wait to read your post next week. Glad you are feeling a little better.


Best wishes!

 

[septbride2002]

It's almost here! It's almost here! It's almost here!

How exciting! "I'm so excited! And I just can't hide it! I know, I know, I know, I know I want to meet you! Meet you!" Hehehehee! I'm in a goofy mood this morning.

I said in Erin's journal that all 3 of us should get hats and wear them when we post. How fun would that be!

I hope you are feeling better and that nasty cold makes an exit soon. See you on Saturday in front of Caseys!

~Amanda

 

[honeymo78]

Have a wonderful trip Doreen. You definitely deserve it!