natural.evolution–

my granny
my mommy
my really good friends
reminiscing on the college years
my “new” family
my niece and nephews
an avocado with balsamic vinegar
running by the water
brunch with the girls
that perfect outfit
bright pink
sweet tea
a bouquet of flowers
a soft buttery leather bag
that feeling of excitement traveling somewhere new
getting dolled up and going on the town
getting flowers that I like (not roses)
skiing
foreign films
killer shoes
being on the water
singing
dancing
the ocean
a nice glass of pink champagne
spring time
taking pictures
outdoor concerts
butterflies
children’s laughter
cooking
sitting by the fire
making others happy
life

But feeling a lot better. Actually extremely better. I’m really blessed that I’m not as sick as some other co-workers. Folks are out with bronchitis, the flu, strep, and pneumonia… And to think we work in healthcare.

I’ve been really treating myself with natural remedies this time. I try to stay away from “drugs” as much as possible. Every night I’ve been making my ginger-honey-lemon/lime concoction, I’ve been juicing oranges and grapefruits and anything in the citrus family like crazy trying to get that vitamin c, been taking my b vitamins and my cayenne pepper capsules and my multi-vitamins and I’m feeling so much better without the sluggish I’ve been using meds feeling.

I’m actually ready to hit the gym but I feel like I’d be the dummy passed out on the treadmill because I should have relaxed a few more days.

Today I think I’m going to take a half day and take care of me a little more. Going to get waxed and a pedi and manicure and then going home and making a pot of tea and sleep until my meeting tonight.

Now that the conference is over there is pretty much nothing to do in the office anyway and I have a lot of comp time to use. Might as well make use of it.

I need a little quiet time today anyway. It’s the 10th anniversary of my brothers passing. I’ll NEVER forget him and how great of a big brother he was to me. How extremely over protective he was, his infectious smile or his laugh. I miss having him as a part in my life and he always wanted the best for his little sister so I’m going to treat myself today.

Have a great day folks

I’ve been neglecting this blog. But it was kind of for a good reason. Kind of.

We had a really huge conference at work and usually I’m just in the assistant capacity but my boss decided she was just too busy (procrastination) and put me in charge of the communications and media plan for the event. So I had about a month to do what others have usually had two to three months to put together.

Of course it got done but these past few weeks I was putting in 10-12 hour days and then the conference came and my contractor decided hey we’ll let her stay at the hotel, which was great since it was in town and saved me time on commuting, BUT it was bad because I was there 24 hours a day. So this past week the conference came. My work day was about 6:30/7 am to anywhere between 8-10pm from Sunday to Thursday. I met a lot of great names in government, military leaders and soldiers who are innovators, a few actors and overall some great people. My face was out there, people now know who I am and I think I did a damn good job.

But I was drained.

So drained that I I’ve been sleep the past three days. I left the house for 4 hours yesterday to go to the bank, to the apothecary and to get groceries. I woke up this morning with a 99 degree fever and no voice. My specialist said its probably due to fatigue. I was pissed. Of all Sundays to be sick not super.bowl Sunday. I couldn’t go to any of the 4 parties I was invited to because I felt like crap in general.

I think I’m calling out tomorrow. Which I hate doing on Mondays. Especially after a big event (they might think I have a hangover lol) but I feel like crap and I have the leave (especially after all that comp time I earned this past month).

I may go to the sauna and try “sweating out the cold” if I do call out. Somethings gotta give.