Tuesday Roll Call

Hello everyone

I didn't sleep very well last night.  I went to sleep at 12am then I was up at 2am and laid in bed for an hour.  Finally around 3am I came out to the living room and watched TV...now I am getting ready for my day.  I think my sleeplessness is caused by work.  A girl at work was let go.  I think it was due to slowness of the business....I'm not sure.  But I'm pretty new there and I guess I am thinking if they are getting rid of people I might be next. 

I invited Brenda and her family over this weekend for dinner.  So I will have people over Saturday.  Which is always nice to look forward to.   

Today it's just work and working out.  What's going on with you guys today? 

Well I have to go blow dry my hair now...have a good day....laters...bye

Hi Crystal, HI Illinoisians,

Stress is a real pain in the booty. When I am stressed it ALWAYS effects my sleeping patterns. Try a hot bath before you go to bed tonight. That may help relax you. You sound like a perfectionist on the job and awesome worker. I doubt they are going to let you go.

I started my new routine yesterday and it worked like a charm. I cleaned for 3 hours yesterday and then went to the gym for 2 hours and worked out hard. Mondays are always busy there, but I managed to not have to wait around too much. 

I went to Trader Joes and bought sliced brussel sprouts in a bag and made them with balsamic vinegar and they were so delicious and yet different. I am trying to eat more veggies like Crystal. I love all veggies, but I need some new varieties. I'm tired of the same old green beans and broccoli. I also bought some "cheddar" cauliflower which is just orange cauliflower. I will make that tonight.

Today I repeating yesterday.

Have agreat  day everybody!!!!!!!!

Sharon

Good Morning Everyone!

Well I made it through yesterday!  It was an extremely full day.  Thanks to two very good natured people toward the end of my day I managed to walk out of work still feeling nice and not ready to bite any heads off unlike some days when people are so rude and stupid.  Sorry.

Crystal, I found after I was downsized that I think I have PTSD from my job loss.  Anytime there is downsizing and people are let go, I get terribly upset and really start to worry.  I think that is natural.  Especially when you have lost a job that was no fault of your own.  It sounds like they love you at your new place so try not to worry.  I know that is easier said than done.

Lisa, I hope you get some answers to your leg swelling soon.

Today I take my car in after work.  Then home.  Last night I traumatized Gizmo by trimming his toe nails.  Sigh.  Why do cats have to make such a fuss over getting their nails done?  Smoke lets me do his alone.  Gizmo -- you have to hog tie him to get near them.  Ugh!  Poor kitty.  He is fine this morning but he was not speaking to either me or Rick last night. 

Everyone have a great day! .

I was just told about how PTSD is very real after losing your employment. WOW!

Nancy-  PTSD...yes that is what it is.  Both times someone got let go at work I had a strong reaction.  Last time I was crying.  This time I am nervous and unable to sleep.  I never had such a strong reaction before...but then again I always felt secure in my job...I knew I wouldn't be let go. 

Good morning!

I hope everyone's stress goes down today and that you can take a deep breath and relax. I've learned that life just happens no matter how we try to control it and that we have precious little control. In OA Ilearned that"other people's opinions of me are none of my business" and that has been incredibly helpful over the years.

Went shopping in my closet yesterday and found a lovely red tweed jacket that I bought in hope of some diet working and now it fits and luckily is still in style! So off I go today with a new outfit. This is also my new shawl which I finished over the weekend.

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Gorgeous colors!

Sure is beautiful.  You do such lovely work.

Good morning Crystal and the rest of Illinois!

I am home, waiting to go to the doctor.  I thought I was coming down with a "little" cold...stuffy nose, a bit of a sore throat, small cough.  About 2 am, I woke up because it hurt so much to swallow.  I took some medicine and went back to bed.  4 hours later, when I woke up again, not only is it terribly painful to swallow, I feel like I am choking on my uvula!  My appointment is at 9:30.  I hope there is some miracle because this choking feeling is scary.  I don't even know if I can take my vitamins!

Crystal, you seem like a wonderful worker and I sure hope your job is safe.

I also hope Lisa is ok.  Swelling legs can be scary too.

Gotta go lay down for a bit.

I hope everyone has a wonderful day.

Oh Dawn...I can feel your pain.  I hate strep throat.  The last time I had it I ate nothing but ice cream....the cold had a numbing effect and of course it went down easily.  Feel better soon...sending you healing vibes.