"I'm a Delicate Flower"
So, today is my cousin's graduation from college. It is a college located about an hour south, and I had planned to go-solo. I would meet up with the rest of the family and her LARGE cheering section there...probably around 15+ people.
Well, I'm not going. I was supposed to go, I RSVP'd I'd be there with bells on, but when it comes down to it, it simply is not a good idea today. I've been feeling run down--not sure why, but headachey, congested, and absoluely a space cadet Although the space cadet thing is pregnancy-related, I'm not sure the other two necessarily are. Seriously, I'm surprised I'm still capable of breathing and blinking on my own these days--that's how "off" I'm feeling. It's very warm here today, and I just couldn't see being at a gradation for 700 students, in the heat, when I already feel like ass. (I'm not sure if "feeling like ass" is just a local expression, or what...) Anyhow, the absolute deal-breaker was the fact that on my return ride home, there would be HOURS of traffic due to the kick-off of the holiday weekend and the HUGE exodus to the New England beaches, etc.
So, I phone my uncle and aunt yesterday to let them know it was a possibility I wouldn't be there....and then again this morning to confirm I wouldn't be there. I know this is the right decision--I've talked it over with one of my doctors, my husband, and a few friends...they all said it didn't seem like a good idea to go given how I am feeling. My husband even said (very endearlingly) "You are a delicate flower and I wouldn't want you to wilt." I agree. But, emotionally, I feel sad that I'm not there for this cousin's graduation. It will be good though to see her and the entire extended family on Sunday at the party, which is 2 hours away. Even if I feel like ass on Sunday, I can still go since I won't be going alone and simply attending a party isn't nearly as draining as attending a graduation of 700 students.
I just needed to get that out there, perhaps I won't feel so bad in time.
--Paula
Well, I'm not going. I was supposed to go, I RSVP'd I'd be there with bells on, but when it comes down to it, it simply is not a good idea today. I've been feeling run down--not sure why, but headachey, congested, and absoluely a space cadet Although the space cadet thing is pregnancy-related, I'm not sure the other two necessarily are. Seriously, I'm surprised I'm still capable of breathing and blinking on my own these days--that's how "off" I'm feeling. It's very warm here today, and I just couldn't see being at a gradation for 700 students, in the heat, when I already feel like ass. (I'm not sure if "feeling like ass" is just a local expression, or what...) Anyhow, the absolute deal-breaker was the fact that on my return ride home, there would be HOURS of traffic due to the kick-off of the holiday weekend and the HUGE exodus to the New England beaches, etc.
So, I phone my uncle and aunt yesterday to let them know it was a possibility I wouldn't be there....and then again this morning to confirm I wouldn't be there. I know this is the right decision--I've talked it over with one of my doctors, my husband, and a few friends...they all said it didn't seem like a good idea to go given how I am feeling. My husband even said (very endearlingly) "You are a delicate flower and I wouldn't want you to wilt." I agree. But, emotionally, I feel sad that I'm not there for this cousin's graduation. It will be good though to see her and the entire extended family on Sunday at the party, which is 2 hours away. Even if I feel like ass on Sunday, I can still go since I won't be going alone and simply attending a party isn't nearly as draining as attending a graduation of 700 students.
I just needed to get that out there, perhaps I won't feel so bad in time.
--Paula
I think that you made the right choice! I already told my hubby that any commitments that are outdoors are a "play it by ear" kind of thing - meaning I have the perogative to change my mind 30 seconds before we walk out the door! lol
I am sure that your cousin understands and will be happier to see you at the party where she can actually spend time with you!
I am sure that your cousin understands and will be happier to see you at the party where she can actually spend time with you!
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