In Search of My Body vol.9 - I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends

[cantwaitvaca09]

Kat, after the 1/2 and your work trip you need and deserve some down time.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

I have a questions,
I have read on other threads that the weekend of the princess CBR is already sold out, and that it is presidents weekend. But here we have the school holiday the 21st??

Do you really think hotels are selling out already??

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Hi Everyone!

My alarm went off this morning and I rolled over to hit the button - and *pop* something went wonky. I think I pulled a muscle in my back. it hurts so badly I can barely move. which of course is just super fabulous because, as usual, I have *nothing* of importance that needs to get done

I literally feel your pain. Ouch! I always say that back pain is one of the worst pains you can have, it affects everything. Hope you feel better soon

Lisa - Wow. That is one crazy story!

So I must get back on on on track. Had a fabulous weekend, lots of yummy treats but thats over now, back on it!

Hope everyone is having a great day

 

[poppinspal]

Hey goddesses.

So I'm here and I don't know where to start as I haven't been posting much here. I guess I'll share a little about the state of Megan right now.

I have felt overwhelmed with life. (I think that's the best way to describe it.) I think its a lot to do with work and having to face the fact that I'm working for a company that is showing every day that they do not care for their employees or the children as they should. (And working with the type of people a place like this hires... meaning anyone with a pulse.) It has triggered in my a lot of anxiety which has spilled over into all aspects of life. I thought when I went away it would be better but my anxiety followed me. I then began having chest pains that I think are probably anxiety related. I haven't been responding to friend's emails like I should or even checking in here which are things that I enjoy but triggered anxiety in me when I got home from vacation. My cousin and I went out to lunch today and even he said he was worried because I was different but he's worried about pushing me to talk.

The past few days I've been handling the stress a little better. I'm trying to pull myself together to be in a good state of mind. I'm leaving to go to San Francisco tomorrow with one of my best friends and I've told myself I won't let this anxiety ruin a once in a lifetime trip. Oh and yes, I'll be heading to the doctors shortly to get the chest pains checked out as I'm still having them. (Again I think it's just anxiety but my family has convinced me to have it checked out.)

I have gone back and read every post I've missed, I caught all those posts about drinks after work, new bike for Paula, drama at the beach and everything in between. Responding to it all would be too much as I probably should get out of boxers shorts before my doctors visit. BUT....

Kelly and Jo- Sorry I missed your birthdays! I hope you both enjoyed your special days and that this year brings you lots of good things!!

E and Kat- Great jobs on your respective 13.1s! Who needs celebs when I have you amazing women as role models?

Now that I'm typing all this I realize I missed hearing about all of you and whats going on with you. See you can't get rid of me that easy!

Off to the doctors I go.

 

[lisaviolet]

My alarm went off this morning and I rolled over to hit the button - and *pop* something went wonky. I think I pulled a muscle in my back. it hurts so badly I can barely move. which of course is just super fabulous because, as usual, I have *nothing* of importance that needs to get done

Eeek Nancy. Hope it improves.....

just wanted to say hi!

Hi Amiee!

I have spent $0 in coffee during the month of August. Yay!!

I SO wish I had something like this to save $$$ on. I don't buy a gosh darn thing. I know - I sound like a big fat liar - but it's the truth, unfortunately. Besides scheduling DVC trips of course. Smiling, I'm hoping to actually enter a park this trip. Laughing.

Lisa It has a Levi/Bristol feel to it.

Ronda

It SO does. So funny Ronda. I was reading it over and thinking the same thing last night.

I still can't get over Jessica going out in the water in her dress - aaah pain what it does to the rational brain.

And really - all kidding aside - it must have been scary to be the other girl way out in the water with rocks everywhere with a woman full of rage coming out after her. I was so happy she turned around - cause I would have ran for the phone at that point - water, rocks and rage not a good combo.

I just gave you a teaser above!

PISS OFF PIPSQUEAK!!! said in the most loving way possible.

So sorry to hear about Jeff. That's so disappointing for an athlete.

I don't belive him. I had some stuff on my home computer that DH has sent back to me (sometimes I got to love my hubby)!!

Eeeek Jo. Good to hear you some of it back.

I am totally in the weeds, on everything, including exercise/eating.

Kat . We ALL know what you're feeling. to you.

is one of the worst pains you can have, it affects everything.

Kelly.

Hey goddesses.

So I'm here and I don't know where to start as I haven't been posting much here. I guess I'll share a little about the state of Megan right now.

I have felt overwhelmed with life. (I think that's the best way to describe it.) I think its a lot to do with work and having to face the fact that I'm working for a company that is showing every day that they do not care for their employees or the children as they should. (And working with the type of people a place like this hires... meaning anyone with a pulse.) It has triggered in my a lot of anxiety which has spilled over into all aspects of life. I thought when I went away it would be better but my anxiety followed me. I then began having chest pains that I think are probably anxiety related. I haven't been responding to friend's emails like I should or even checking in here which are things that I enjoy but triggered anxiety in me when I got home from vacation. My cousin and I went out to lunch today and even he said he was worried because I was different but he's worried about pushing me to talk.

The past few days I've been handling the stress a little better. I'm trying to pull myself together to be in a good state of mind. I'm leaving to go to San Francisco tomorrow with one of my best friends and I've told myself I won't let this anxiety ruin a once in a lifetime trip. Oh and yes, I'll be heading to the doctors shortly to get the chest pains checked out as I'm still having them. (Again I think it's just anxiety but my family has convinced me to have it checked out.)

I have gone back and read every post I've missed, I caught all those posts about drinks after work, new bike for Paula, drama at the beach and everything in between. Responding to it all would be too much as I probably should get out of boxers shorts before my doctors visit. BUT....

Kelly and Jo- Sorry I missed your birthdays! I hope you both enjoyed your special days and that this year brings you lots of good things!!

E and Kat- Great jobs on your respective 13.1s! Who needs celebs when I have you amazing women as role models?

Now that I'm typing all this I realize I missed hearing about all of you and whats going on with you. See you can't get rid of me that easy!

Off to the doctors I go.

First I am so sorry.

I'm totally with your family - don't assume you know. Go.

I've missed you greatly Megan.

San Francisco - ENVIOUS. BEYOND ENVIOUS. Have fun.

And I hope that this is merely a knock on the door to make some changes. Well I guess a bang.

But once again - don't assume you know Megan.

 

[3DisneyKids]

I am totally in the weeds, on everything, including exercise/eating.

You'll work out of it, Kat. Just keep breathing!

I have a questions,
I have read on other threads that the weekend of the princess CBR is already sold out, and that it is presidents weekend. But here we have the school holiday the 21st??

Do you really think hotels are selling out already??

There are certain hotels that are part of the race (meaning that they have shuttles, etc. from those specific hotels to the race assearly in the morning and all of that type of race support). I don't think *everything* will sell out, but last year there were definitely several resorts that filled. And since they also moved the race to President's week (vacation week for most New England schools), yes, things might be tight. But there are always rooms on property. It just depends on whether or not you have your heart set on a specific resort.

I have to book this week. Can't decide--we had such a GREAT time at BWV last year and of course the location can't be beat. Especially when stumbling home from Jellyrolls... But we'll have more room in the THVs and this would be the only time I would have a reason to stay there. So. I might also try got BLT. Decisions, decisions... First, though, I have to book for December. Haven't even thought about that trip yet!

PISS OFF PIPSQUEAK!!! said in the most loving way possible.

Love you, too, Babe.

Meg--hang in there! Sorry the work situation is a suckfest. Don't let it spill over into your SF trip. Have an awesome time!

Kelly--happy belated birthday! And I saw the wedding pics--holy hottie, you are!

Nancy--updates all around, please.

Paula--how's your a$$ after the long run? Still sore? More thoughts about the bike, please, since it is my next purchase and you know I am looking at the same one.

EE--sounds like your eating is spot on! Good for you.

Me--soccer, soccer, and more soccer. I am running in the mornings and then coaching in the evenings, so I am getting in double sessions. I make sure I run a lot when on the field with my team.

The kids are also in a play this week. Mulan. Pukefest. It is one of the few Disney movies that I don't like. But it was the choice for this year's summer rep and they love doing it, so there we are. Riley has a great role--one of the male leads. He sings that song, "We'll make a man out of you." I guess he is sort of the equivalent of the Prince. The girls have smaller roles but are having fun.

In other kid news--they did a modeling shoot yesterday which was totally fun. The photographer will post the proofs online, so I will post the link as soon as it is ready. LL Bean catalog, here they come!

Post-race...legs and feet feel great. I ran on Sunday and for the first time ever did a recovery run the very next day. I have always taken two days off after a long race like that, but I felt good so I just did a short, slow recovery run of 3 miles and it felt fine.

Story...coming, Lisa, coming...

 

[poppinspal]

First I am so sorry.

I'm totally with your family - don't assume you know. Go.

I've missed you greatly Megan.

San Francisco - ENVIOUS. BEYOND ENVIOUS. Have fun.

And I hope that this is merely a knock on the door to make some changes. Well I guess a bang.

But once again - don't assume you know Megan.

Oh Lisa nothing to be sorry about it, this is part of life really. And so you know I've missed you and your comments on my photos today made me smile! I can't wait for San Francisco and I have told people I will post stuff on facebook while I'm there so be sure to check it out.

The update on the doctor's visit is pretty positive. Her feeling is that I'm allergic to something in the environment around me. She has told me to take zyrtec and she has put me on an inhaler. I'm glad I went so I can tell my family I'm fine but not too happy about an inhaler. I'm going to use it if i have to but this is a big thing for me. Oh well it could be worse.

Erika- I'm not a fan of Mulan either but I remember how much fun it was to do those plays when I was a younger child. Glad you're feeling good post-race!

I have just finally put the last things in my suitcase, I will be waking up at 5:15 tomorrow to head off to the airport. I have internet so i will check in during my 6 hour flight. I'll need something to do between watching movies with my friend and reading.

I just realized I forgot where I put my fake flower to wear in my hair tomorrow. (You know because I'm going to San Francisco... yes?) I am tracking that down and then it's off to bed.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Headed to Vermont today to bring Seth back to school I'll catch up later tonight. Have a great day everyone!

 

[adsrtw]

It's the first day of school for us. I'm driving the kids today.

Hope everybody is doing ok.

 

[lisaviolet]

Megan - I don't give a crap what you say - I am sorry. Yes, overwhelmed with life is part of life at times. ALTHOUGH I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THAT.

But chest pains. Nope. Not fun. And I am sorry. Yeah for a diagnosis. See, we never really know.

But still probably time for looking at work and changes. It's draining to feel all that. What about K-12 teaching?

I CAN NOT wait for San Franscisco pictures. I so want to go. So many places I want to go. I've been to California a few times but never Northern. Have a wonderful time.

Erika - you know that when you're booking December - you MUST book past the 19th, right?

And people I am 99% positive I will be in NYC for NYE. Come on. Come on.... Come on......party?

 

[lisaviolet]

It's the first day of school for us.

Naw naw naw naw - can't hear you!!!!!!

 

[lisaviolet]

LL Bean catalog, here they come!

Oh Lord - that wee shy one must be in perpetual glee.

 

[lisaviolet]

Kat - get your skinny butt on here.

 

[HockeyKat]

Kat - get your skinny butt on here.

I'm here, I'm here. Trying to find a ledge to hang on to and pull myself back up onto the wagon.

So far, so good today, but there are still a LOT of hours left.

Still sick, shin still hurts, still in the weeds but not quite as badly.

Work is overwhelming and shows no sign of improvement.

The next month is busy busy too. This weekend is down time (well not really because Mr Kat has a day off too and we all know that means project time). Next weekend is the Outer Banks with my family, the weekend after that is a hockey tourny, and the weekend after that we leave for WDW for the week.

 

[lisaviolet]

I'm here, I'm here. Trying to find a ledge to hang on to and pull myself back up onto the wagon.

So far, so good today, but there are still a LOT of hours left.

Still sick, shin still hurts, still in the weeds but not quite as badly.

Work is overwhelming and shows no sign of improvement.

The next month is busy busy too. This weekend is down time (well not really because Mr Kat has a day off too and we all know that means project time). Next weekend is the Outer Banks with my family, the weekend after that is a hockey tourny, and the weekend after that we leave for WDW for the week.

Can't we bribe Mr. Kat?

Hang in there Kat. When you're in the weeds - well it's my thoughts - it's being overly tired or ignoring/not wanting to feel something or a combination of the two.

WDW is almost here. How many nights Kat?

 

[lisaviolet]

Headed to Vermont today to bring Seth back to school I'll catch up later tonight. Have a great day everyone!

Nancy - I missed this.

to you.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Hi All.

Nancy, hug to you for your back to school trip.

EE, First day of school today OMG! How did it go? We have 2 more weeks.
Is your Daughter going to K or 1st?

Meg, Glad to hear from you. I don't know if you read some of the first things I posted here but I was in a total panic meltdown with life, work, kids, DH, house everything. Well Work still sucks, kids are still kids, ect. but for some reason I am not so panicy (sp) I don't know it's the running that helps or just having somewhere to turn to let it out, without being judged.

Have a great time on your trip.

Kat, sorry about the weeds, but only 3 weeks til WDW. Just take it one day at a time. You have accomplished so much, don't let a few weeks of falling of the wagon get to you.


E, I did call the I Run # for WDW for the race weekend. They still have rooms at CBR, Port Orleans and All Start Music. I just need advice from you ladies as to what I should book, if I should park hopper and if I should come in on Friday or Saturday. ( sorry lots of dumb questions, but I have never traveled there alone, so I don't know where to start with the trip planning)

Hi Kelly, Ronda, Lisa (Lisa I am still cracking up at your beach story!)


As for me, today is a work at home day, I swear, I work more at home then in the office, but the good news is day 3 no COKE! and I did my grass cutting cross training today with a run club run tonight.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Help - my name is Paula and I can't stop eating today. Work totally sucks right now and for whatever reason I think shoving food in my mouth is going to help. Don't know why that is but there it is. Heading to the gym andhoping that a good workout will break this trend. If that doesn't work do you think I could survive as a Starbucks barista? As I sit here watching them I am thinking how bad can that be?

Lisa - i am also still thinking of your beach story. Who does that? Sighing....

Meg - stop, breathe and reset. Have fun in San Francisco. Thi gs will calm down. They always do.

Nancy - hope the trip to VT went smoothly. Sending hugs to you.

EE - since when did schos start so early? Hope their first day went well! I miss the excitement of the first day of school. Everything is new and looks so bright. Sighing...

Kat - I am with you on being in the weeds. If you find the weed whacked can I borrow it when you are done?

E - when did the kids start modeling? You know I need details on that. My butt is doing fine from biking, but I haven't been on it since Sunday. I am doing an hour if hill repeats tomorrow so I will let you know.

Jo - book the hotel that makes you happy. There is no right answer here. I didn't care for CBR but EE loves it. It is a personal preference so follow your gut. Have fun on the fun tonight.

Hi to everyone else. I am off to get my sweat on.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Paula have a good work out,
Umm an hour of hills tomorrow? That will knock you right back on the wagon.

 

[adsrtw]

Hey guys. At football practice sweating my fanny off. Had a not so good night last night. Let me just say the I stopped delaying the inevitable. First day of school went well. Everybody seems so nice. Taylor is in first and Ryan is in fifth. The fear of making new friends isn't as bad for them now. Employee who lied called in again today. Grr! Will have to deal with her tomorrow.