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Health:
- Date: 08/02/2007
- Mood: Normal
- Sleep Hours: 8
- Sleep Pattern: Disturbed
Sleeping / Not working out
I have not been sleeping well these past few days. I’ve had to get up for early morning meetings.. which, really, to the average person is not an “early” hour… 9am meetings. But my work schedule has been 11am - 8pm for a few months now and my body has gotten used to waking up to the sunlight, naturally… easily. It just hasn’t happened this week. If my alarm goes off an hour before I would comfortably wake up, it’s like my body says “well, now that you’ve been interrupted, you need TWO more hours of sleep!” So, I’ve struggled almost every morning this week to wake up early enough to fit in a workout. And it hasn’t happened.
Migraines
Aside from that… I feel as though I should introduce you all to the migraine side of me. I suffer from migraines. They are sometimes regular, most of the time sporadic. They seem to come more frequently during stressful times. I have been to a few different doctors throughout the course of my life (my first migraine dr. visit was at age 11) and most recently went to a neurologist. He basically told me I’ve got nothing serious wrong with me… no one really knows why migraines happen… and “here is a prescription for a preventative.” Well, I never got it filled. The side effects were frightening (depression, weight gain??) and didn’t seem worth it to me. I am personally not a fan of daily medications unless there is NO other option. So I have just tried to keep my life as stress-free as possible, and to be sensitive to any sign of a migraine forming. I have had those early signs twice this week. None of them have turned into migraines this week, but I have avoided working out to avoid any possible extra pounding in my head. (sigh)
The Watch
My mom bought me the watch. Well, not THE watch… but a watch that will assist me in my running. (My training plan has sets of running & sets of walking.) It was $20 at Ross, in case any of you need a watch (though I doubt it). But, it was free for me! 
So now… I am not sure how I’ll change my reward system… I’ll have to brainstorm a little more. It’s been fun seeing others use this idea, too! We all deserve to treat ourselves after we’ve worked hard or made a strong effort… at least it’ll make my personal journey a little more fun. 
This Weekend
Today’s my last weekday at this job. I’ve got tomorrow off, and I am working on Saturday. I am happy to have my last day be a quiet one. It’ll be nice to pack up my things without everyone watching and coming in and saying “bye,”etc. I’m not big on “goodbye’s,” I know I’ll see all of these people again… and I can go without all the awkward hugs.
So tomorrow I am heading to my parent’s house in Richmond to help my mom for the day, then that night I’ve got a birthday gathering to attend (that I’m sure will include ONE martini and a pretty late night) and then Saturday AM I have to be on the road by 6am to get back here in time to work at 10am. Whew! Saturday night we (my roommate & I) are hosting a “Girl’s Night In” mexican-themed dinner… should be fun… and hopefully a nice conclusion to a very busy two days…
I hope to get a run in… soon. And I want to check out the new DVDs my mom also bought for me ($3.99 for 2 at Ross as well)… we’ll see! I have to work out two more times by Sunday or I won’t reach my first goal!
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Migraines . . . yuck! I went through a phase in my early 20’s of getting them. But I isolated my trigger food - camembert cheese. I’ve steered clear for over a dozen years and not had a single migraine in that time. So it’s been a long time for me, but nevertheless, you have my sympathy.
Migranes suck! I started getting them a couple of years ago. I do take meds when they kick in, but if I’m going thru a spell of having them, I try to have some feverfew around (in bouquets, under my pillows, anything). It seems to help. So sorry to hear you (and Karl) have had them!
Aww Liz, that really stinks! I hope you feel better soon. On a good note - I LOVE ROSS! Your mom really supports you - that’s so cool. I will def. tell Carol hello for you. Who’s B-day? Anyone I know? Have fun tomorrow and enjoy the countdown to your last day. I hate goodbye’s too. Akward hugs are the worst.
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