Lordie, lordie I have been busy. Between booking movers/cleaners for my move, grad school starting, work, and personal life… I’m beat. Luckily I’ve been able to stick to my new eating lifestyle pretty well and have found myself under 150 lbs. a few days this week. I’m hoping I can stay here. I REALLY need to start incorporating more exercise/activity for my body in life, but I need to get moved and settled before I can take on much more.
Things have been a bit tough emotionally lately. With so much changing, it’s hard to stay positive as I watch my previous life fade away and come to an end. I don’t see/talk to my best friend as much anymore and it’s been really, really hard. I know these changes are for the better and will make me a better person… it’s just so hard to move on from certain things. I’m trying to stay focused on the things I need to do… pack, clean, work, class, etc. This image is on my desktop to remind myself to focus on the present and not worry so much about the past/future.
I haven’t been as diligent with blogging as I should be. Maybe I’ll try hard. 🙂 Maybe.
This has been a whirlwind of a week. I’m winding down my housing search with 2 more shared viewings today. I was offered an awesome room in Ballston, but the price is a little high. I really like it and the roommates, so I’m sure I’ll pick it, but I have to finish my due diligence today.
My nose is still pretty sore. If I touch it very roughly at all, like just to scratch and itch, it gets sore. I snagged my nose on my shirt as I was taking it off the other day and man… my nose was sore the rest of the day. I read that the first 2 weeks are when it’s the most fragile, so I’m just really hoping I haven’t messed it up.
I’m exhausted. I went to Winchester for work on Thursday meaning a very early start to the day. That night, very late, I Â had a softball game to manage (not play yet). It was late and was even later once I actually got to sleep. I still feel like I’m dragging.
Grad school starts very, very soon. I’m not really sure what to expect, but I’m excited. Looking forward to something to focus on.
The past few days have been hard. My face doesn’t feel that great still, of course, and as of Friday I’m having surgery tomorrow to get my nose reset. I’m going into another week of not being able to do much and having to stay inside. I live alone, so it tends to get REAL lonely. This has put me in a funk, but I’m looking forward to my nose being healed and being able to get back to normal life.
Friday was a whirlwind. In the morning, I looked at a few rental places as I’ve started my housing search. I’m a little stressed about this given I need to be out of here by 9/10. I got a call while looking at rentals that an ENT doctor had an opening for me that afternoon. I had to drive to Reston then to Fairfax after my realtor session to get my nose looked at. This concluded with the scheduling of surgery. Once I got home, I was so exhausted that I worked for a bit then spent the rest of the day/night on the couch. Most of my friends were doing things I didn’t feel up for, so I stayed in, did some laundry, stated a new show (“America Horror Story”), and laid low.
Saturday I got up mid-morning and did the usual TV, laptop, chores thing before heading to my “favorite’s” house to hang out. Wound up taking a nap then going to eat BBQ with him and his roommates. It was yummy and I was so full/tired that I wound up going home shortly after dinner. Another friend of ours stopped by to show us her motorcycle and I’m thinking, someday, I may have to get one. Everything was great… then it wasn’t. Late night occurrences led to very unfortunate situation with my “favorite” which has made things between us not so gravy ever since.
Surgery means no supplements. I haven’t been eating well either, which is undoubtedly contributing to my mood. I’m going to get right back on it once this nose debacle has been dealt with.
Today, I did the usual weekend morning TV, laptop, and chores routine after sleeping in very late. I had brunch with my “favorite” and a friend in DC, but after a few mimosas, I couldn’t wait to leave, go lay down, snuggle, and relax. Things weren’t very relaxing at my “favorite’s” place due to the tension between us from the night before, so I decided to come home and spend some time alone… which we all know I LOVE SO MUCH. SARCASM. He’s coming over tonight at some point to stay over and take me to the hospital for surgery in the morning. There’s that.
All in all, the weekend could’ve been worse and most definitely could’ve been better. I blame my injury for most things, but in the end, no blame is to be had and moving on is all that I can do.
Today has been mostly uneventful. I worked a little, but I also tried to rest and take care of my face. My eyes are starting to blacken up now from the inside corner. I figured it would be worse by now. I had therapy this afternoon which was mostly spent talking about my face and all the fun things I’ve felt since then.
My Thursday night championship team has a game tonight. My “favorite” is picking me up and driving me so I can keep taking the pain medication. If I don’t take it, my face doesn’t feel too great. I’m glad I get to go, but talking hurts my face so yelling likely isn’t in the cards. I’ll just be the quiet stats girl. Hah.
I’m in an okay mood today. Nothing too great or too bad, just steady. Face hurts and I’m tired from all the sitting around. Hopefully, I can be a little more active tomorrow.
Wooooo the past few days have been QUITE the whirlwind. I continued my birthday festivities with a massage on Friday afternoon then a National’s baseball game on Friday. It was so fun getting to hang out and to know fellow colleagues on my corporate softball team.
Saturday, I slept in way later than normal due to the late night before, but still got up and had a friend over with her baby, WHO IS ADORABLE. I cannot get enough of him! I wound up having to work about 4 hours Saturday because one of my client teams needed some surge support to meet a Monday deadline. I didn’t stay up very late at all becauseeeee…..
Sunday I floated the Shenandoah with some friends! It was nice to leave the phone in the car and just unplug for the afternoon. Of course my body is a little mad at me this morning thanks to the sunburn, battle wounds with the bottom of the river, and the DELICIOUS fried oreo sundae last night. We stopped at a really great seafood place on the way back and it was amazing. Here’s a pic of my sunburned knees (belly is burnt a bit too) and big ole boo-boo on my right shin. I’ll heal. 🙂
… I turn 30. I’ve been anticipating this day for a while now. It’s kind of like “meh” now that I’m here, but I’m ready to get the festivities rolling. I took he majority of the day off work and just completed a nap. +30 rest points, woot! I’m getting ready to go shop for a birthday dinner outfit, get my hair trimmed, blown out, and eyebrows done. Then tonight is birthday dinner! So excited to see so many friends all in one place!
I’m feeling good today and about what is to come. Recently, I’ve started focusing on my health and fitness and it has changed my life. Excited to see what comes!
