String's Atkin's Journal (Please Comment)

[Strings]

Hi guys,
It has been the usual Tuesday. I have taken Katie to dance, and come out to a flat tire. I put on the spare, drove to Belle tire and replaced the tire. They were amazed I had put the spare on myself. "You mean YOU put it on? You didn't call a tow truck? You put on the spare all by yourself" Yes, I am capable of caring for my car. $130 dollars later, I headed to Meiher for grocery shopping and Target. I am now home in time to change clothes and head to the Y for weights and 30 minutes cardio. I still have a bit of a headache that I have blasted with caffiene and meds, so far it isn't completely gone, but manageable.
I am trying Sunny's exercise therapy. Won has a work function tonight, so he won't be home until about 10. I work 1130-0400. I will nap from 8PM until 10PM. The plan si for Won to take Katie to school. I'll be able to sleep from 5A-11A.

I will be starting when I get back from the Y.

Later,
Beth

 

[Blueeyes101817]

hi beth---i cant change my tire haha..never had to, but theres no way i would know how--i should get my brother to teach me!--have fun at the Y!

 

[geetey]

Just a piece of good news for you...
As you know, on the WISH birthday cake does not contain any calories. Well, I checked and it is carb free as well! Woo Hoo!! It is only that way once a year so I am glad you took the moment and enjoyed it.

Sorry about those blasted problems. Which is worse? Flat tire or no internet connection? I would vote for the internet connection since I can change my own flat tire as well. My dad made the kids in my family learn how to change a tire, and change the oil before we could learn to drive. It has come in quite handy.

February is a new month and I am looking forward to some good things! I know February will be bringing good things to you as well!

 

[Strings]

Ok,

I am off for a quick nap before work. I didn't make to all journals, sorry. I'll be back tomorrow.
Take care,
Beth

 

[kayeandjim00]

Hi Beth I'm glad your back and that you had such a great birthday! I think you did SO well considering it was your birthday. I usually throw caution to the wind on all birthdays and major holidays (minor ones too sometimes ) Your willpower is pretty incredible when you factor in TOM as well! Sorry to hear about your flat tire - that is always an awful feeling when you see it and it always happens at the worst times. I'm impressed - I have to confess I have no idea how to change one Really should learn! Keep up the great work and have a good night at work.

 

[lizdotcom99]

Beth,

You go girl!! Doncha just love the "women can't do that attitude", especially when it comes to cars? Thanks for defying it!!

Sounds like you are really doing well. Youa re such an encouragement ot me...just wanted to say thanks!!

Keep up the great work!!! You rock!!

 

[DoeWDW]

Beth, I hope you are peacefully sleeping at the moment.

You have inspired me! I confess that I do not know how to change a tire and I don't think my teenage kids do either. We may have to plan a tire clinic at our house this weekend and have DH teach us. We do have AAA Plus and cell phones so we can always call them to change one, but we should know how to do it ourselves. Sorry that you had to go through it, but relating it on your journal means that at least 3 more people in this world will now know how to take care of the problem. Thanks!

Have you been drinking your water lately??

Have a great day!

 

[Lizzydoll73]

Hi Beth - I have to admit I don't know how to change a tire either. Good for you. Have a great day!

 

[sharoncity]

Hi Beth! Its always something isn't it? At least you knew how to change the tire and you didn't have to stand around waiting for AAA. Around here the wait is usually several hours.

Sounds like you are doing well this week. I hope you get your rest today and that blasted headache hits the road!! Take good care of yourself!!

TTFN- Sharon

 

[Strings]

Hi All,

Well, I am up and functioning. That is about all I can claim. The caffiene, meds,and exercise blasted my headache yesterday. I went to work, and was supposed to leave at 0400, but my repalcement "forgot" that she was supposed to work. I didn't get out of there until 530. I was also dealing with a 400 pound guy going through DTs. It was not pleasant. I came home, and tried to get to bed, but tripped on a book WON, not Katie, left on the stairs. I fell down 12 steps. I am not hurt besides a bruise on my behind. Of course, the noise woke Katie up, and there was no getting her back to bed. Won naturally continued to sleep like a baby. I went to bed at 730 and slept until 11AM. My headache is back. Gee, do you think it may be related to sleep deprivation? I have done the caffiene, meds, and will do the exercise after this post. A friend from work let me borrow one of her Tae BO tapes. I thought I would give it a try. I am not in the mood to go to the Y today.

Plan for day...
Tae Bo.
Laundry.
Dinner.
Dance party with Katie- we picked up Princess Diaries 2 soundtrack at Target.
Bed-12 hours of sleep!!

Meal Plan for the day...
B: green tea.
L: cappacino and 3 ham/cheese roll ups.
S: 1/2 grapefruit.
D: Salad and roasted chicken. I will have to figure out a veggie.

Doe, I am averaging 3.5l of water a day. I've already had 3 liters since midnight, so I should be ok there.

I will get to as many journals as I can today. I am really feeling bad about not getting to everyone, but there are so many I follow that I just can't get to them all every day. I am sorry that I miss some. I say a prayer for all my Wish buddies and to all everyday.

Ok, I'm off to kick some @*^&!
Beth

 

[wilderness01]

Beth,

I hope you are feeling better. Thank God you didn't hurt yourself worse. I hope your headache is tolerable today. Go to bed early, that will help with everything. Take care of yourself.

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Beth,

I'm sorry you are fighting the headaches. They are the WORST. And a fall down the stairs, did you really need that????? Geesh. I hope you have string of days soon!

The problem with blasting the headaches with exercise is they always seem to come back later.

Sunny

 

[Tera]

Beth - Oh you poor thing. I've had the pleasure (NOT) of falling down the stairs and it's no fun. Darn kids (DH in your case) leaving toys on the stairs

I hope you feel better and can get some more sleep. You should like your going to be dragging today. Get some rest....

 

[geetey]

Good afternoon, Beth!
We have that soundtrack (dd got it for Christmas) - I hope you have a good dance party to it.
Let me know what you think of the Tae Bo tape. I have been interested but am afraid it might be too hard to do. I have heard that it is very easy to hurt yourself if you don't keep good form, so be careful!
Sorry about the steps. I typically twist my ankle whenever I fall. It's never fun to fall.

Have a good day!

 

[swilphil]

Beth--I hope you feel better after your fall. Won sounds like my husband--sometimes he's worse than 2 toddlers put together. Don't worry about making all the journals. We'll be here when you are ready for us.

Enjoy the Tae Bo!

 

[sharoncity]

Beth-

From the time Bobby was born until he was 2 1/2, he did not sleep through the night. Consequently, for 2 1/2 years I did not get more than 4 hours sleep at a time (DH naturally didn't get up with him ). After 1 1/2 years, I developed terrible headaches. They would not go away. I finally went to the doctor and the neurologist. They said everything was fine, it was lack of sleep. I had to go on one prescription to prevent the headaches and another to deal with the pain. The headaches did go away after Bobby started sleeping through, but it was certainly a long 2 1/2 years!!

The increased hours at work is leading to less sleep for you, so it is something to keep an eye on. Maybe talk to your dr at the next visit. Bottom line, take good care of you Beth!

I hope you don't end up too sore from the fall. Maybe a nice soak in the tub right before bed tonight?!

Have a nice evening!

TTFN- Sharon

 

[keenercam]

Hi, Beth! I was thinking about you and wanted to post here to say I hope you are feeling better. I can't even imagine how scary it was to fall down 12 stairs, and especially when you haven't been feeling great anyway and you aren't getting enough sleep. Are you doing better? I agree with Sharon -- you need to take a nice hot bath (with the door locked!) with a cup of tea at hand and a good book. Take good care of you. We all need you here!

 

[Strings]

Hi All,

Today will be busy again. I am ok, just a few aches. Unfortunately they aren' the yI had a great workout aches. They are the <"You were stupid and didn't turn on a light, so your fell down the stairs aches."

Plan for the day...
MD appointment at 915. It is a followup to go over some bloodwork from last week.
Costco run.
Laundry.
Y this afternoon for weights and cardio.
Bed by 930PM.

Meal Plan:
B: I am NPO until after the appointment. That way I can do any bloodwork immediately.
S: MS bar and cap.(Starbucks is RIGHT NEXT to the MD's office. It is fate.)
L: Salad.
S: String cheese.
D: Pork loin, salad, snap peas.

I'll hit journals when I can.

Have a good one,
Beth

 

[lulu201]

Hey, Beth, I'll be thinking about you at the MDs today. Hope you get a good report. I'll be thinking about you at Starbucks today. Hope you get a good latte!

Love ya,
Erin

 

[MelanieC]

Yummy, starbucks. We just got one in town and I have a free coupon. I just can't get myself to waste any points on it!! I need to look into that because I love STARBUCKS! I only like the sweet stuff unfortunately!