I am done with the bulk of the crazy. I know I say things like this all the time, but this past week was especially insane. Multiple major deadlines just fell on me like anvils. I don’t remember the last time I was that stressed. It was kind of like college finals, but without the midnight streakers (best finals tradition ever), stress hook-ups and empathetic shoulders to bawl on. Seriously, it sucked.
Need more proof? Of course you do. Well, this is how stressed I was:
I didn’t eat. This was a big deal because I’m a stress-eater. I’m one who often thinks, “Oh good lord I have so much to do! I really think I need a burrito.” But this time, my stomach was so tightly twisted that I skipped dinner three nights in a row. It was weird. I never don’t eat. On Friday morning, I looked in the mirror and was like, whoa, I’m skinny! Of course, the moment after I turned in my stuff, I shoved two Carl’s Jr. jalapeno chicken sandwiches in my mouth and washed it all down a caramel frappuccino. Buuuuuurp.
I didn’t sleep. So I was sad. And I cried. One night mid-week, I went to CVS to buy some melatonin, which has helped me before. I also picked up a Red Bull because, well, it’s Red Bull. When I went to check out, I got lectured by the cashier. “You know one puts you to sleep and one wakes you up,” she said of my purchases. “I know. I’m not taking both at the same time,” I replied. She shook her head and said, “You shouldn’t do that to your body. It’s not good.” “OK,” I murmured, and walked out of the store. I mean, I really do think it was nice of her to care, but MYOB, lady! This is exactly why boyfriends always refuse to buy tampons. People are so judgmental.
I didn’t blog. Dude, did you guys know that I’m like famous? I was tapped by BlogHer Ads to run a contest for M&Ms and my little post got 176 comments! That’s super wowza for me. This face [pointing at face] was on a BlogHer ad. At yet I didn’t capitalize on that and post anything brilliant to continue the momentum. Boo, oh well. I’ll just be another one-hit wonder like this guy.
I didn’t read blogs. Oh, hello 192 unread items in Google Reader. And goodbye.
I didn’t update my Happy Things list. Because I was not happy. At all.
I didn’t remember that I signed up for a run. A run that takes place TOMORROW. It’s only a 5K, but dude! I so didn’t prepare. Stupid overzealous me.
Wow, this week sucked. But, I’m better now. And done. Wheeee!
Good luck!
And I hope this week is stress free, my last week was hella insane too!
I hope this week is better. I used to do crazy things like take caffeine pills for days and then drink nyquil. Damn cashier people judging you like that.
hey girl! it’s so like us women to write a post about all the things you didn’t do when you clearly and obviously Kicked Some Serious Ass!!!!
xo
YAY! Woohoo Woo Woo! Psh….you’ve survived the Mud Run. What’s another dinky 5K with no mud slides and wading through rivers? You’ll do great! Go get ‘em tiger! (ps, you were the best running buddy ever) =)
yayyyy happy for youuuuu, im not good at handling stress myself. Wish I could raise above it faster too
you know what’s great about sucky weeks? there’s always a new week just around the corner to try and get things done!
just take your time and everything will get done and (hopefully) you will get some sleep and eat!
I’m glad it’s over. You deserve some lazy couch time like whoa. Make sure you carve out a few minutes to take it!
Ha.
Glad you’re tough week is over. Now veg out. I command you.
(I’ve never ever not eaten out of stress. I am jealous of people who ‘forget’ to eat. Seriously.)
PS: You have OVER FOUR HUNDRED COMMENTS on that post, I just checked.
Dang. My chance is totally gone. :(
but you read and commented on MY blog. i kind of swooned.
oh goodness that sounds insane. hope this week is a million times better for ya! :)
For a second, I thought you were rickrolling us with that video and I’m glad you didn’t.
Welcome back to earth, trooper.