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There will be no vlog today. It is 5:40pm Central time and I just took Excedrin PM so that means I will be asleep by 7:30pm Central time- only it's 8:30pm here in DC. I am in DC this week for some work stuff. Today was a day from hell, which is why I feel like this woman in the picture above. Only I will say- this is a positive thing- my FINGERS aren't that jacked up. LOL wow I just almost laughed, not really. You know what it's like when you feel so horrible that even a funny joke won't make you smile?? 

This too shall pass. This too shall pass. 

I went to check in this morning for a Continental flight "operated by United Airlines" - at the Continental Gate- only to have this guy laugh and say I had to go to the other terminal to check in at United. So I drag my suitcase and laptop and me in my 4 inch heels to another terminal. Try to check in there. THEIR automatic check in isn't recognizing my name. OH missing my middle initial somehow messed everything up. Then I get pulled aside in security line because I had a wine opener in my purse- HA that sounds like I'm a lush right? I had it in there because over Thanksgiving I bring one to my parents because I don't like theirs. SO, I go to get something for breakfast and my bagel squirts out cream cheese all over my pants. Swell. Then our flights were delayed because of  a 'ground hold' in DC. Then we board, then I arrive only to find out my luggage was delayed and THEN my luggage was RIPPED- the whole outside pocket almost ripped off. (THIS IS WHY I NEVER BUY NICE LUGGAGE...THEY ALWAYS TRASH IT) THEN we see that the zipper is open and my cosmetic bag is missing with my jewelry and my medicine. Now, I am freaking out because I'm already late, I'm in a bad mood now, and I'm really worried because my medicine is really important. I told you kids I can't (shouldn't) discuss medical diagnosis etc. online but I'm dealing with a pretty serious condition(s) that requires some strong medicine with NOT pretty side effects and the first 30 days of me taking this medicine are crucial. That's the fun part- the first 30 days have all the side effects yet, most people don't see the healing effects until AFTER 30 days. Isn't that FUN?? What else am I gonna do?? I'm trying to be patient but I think this is the worst I've felt in years- and all this against the backdrop of starting a new job with a great company- wanting to be fun and energetic like I usually am and instead I want to worry about not passing out. Good times.

After all that drama- I FINALLY had my bag found- with my medicine in it but SHOCKING my jewelry is gone. So now I have to fill out all these claim forms - and both with United and Continental because no one is sure who misplaced the bag in the first place. Do you think I'll ever get my jewelry back? I doubt it.

By the time I checked into my hotel I was exhausted and nauseous- maybe because I hadn't eaten since the morning.....but I just had a chicken sandwich. Ate 1/2 of it and like a good girl put the other half in the fridge so I can have that at work tomorrow. If a meteor doesn't fly through my window tonight and kill me. WHAT? I wouldn't be surprised with the way this day is going. 

Maybe Santa is bringing me a huge present and he's making me suffer for it first. 

So sorry for the downer post but I wanted to share my long day with you. I'm going to be patient and persevere through this temporary transition time and hopefully the side effects of this medication will simmer down too. I hate even being ON medication but I don't have a choice at present. 

All this makes me so appreciate my health and well being. Be thankful for it every day!!

In addition- over the past 3-4 days I have found out about 3- no like- 3 deaths of people close to me. Not immediate family like a brother or sister but people I've known well and my friend's father. I think about me, being upset at this condition I'm fighting, and here people have lost a loved one right around the holidays. Puts things in perspective and makes me feel just a wee bit selfish. 

So with that, I say goodnight kids. Have a great week. Be thankful for your health,  be thankful for the people in your life. You never know when you will see them last. 

;-) (not trying to be morbid, just food for thought!)

XO