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Ok it is down to the wire. I am packed, snacks and drinks packed, medication is packed and I am washing the outfit i am wearing on the bus to SC. I hardly have slept cause i am trying to remember the "Oh did i forget this..." reminders in my head. I have my bible, a good book to read on the trip. packing pillows that i just cannot sleep without. I will make 2 sandwiches for the road so i do not have to stop unless i have to tinkle **trying to be lady like LOL***,........ I have ... UGH I feel like i am LOOSING MY MIND HERE! i am doing last minute laundry. I have to be at the bus station by 3 am Monday morning. We have to leave here no later than 130. DO i sleep, nap, or load up on caffeine to stay awake then nap on the bus. OK PEOPLE what am i forgetting? I have the clothes, shoes, make up, tooth brush and paste, mouth wash, shampoo, conditioner, contact lenses and solution all packed -- got brushes, hair spray, mousse, hair dryer ... **thinking*** OK WHAT AM I MISSING?!?!?!? I feel like i am going bonkers.... HELP!!!!!!!!!!
I know this has nothing to do with FM but PLEASE i am going to have a flare i feel like! Ok and I did pack my medication , along with FM -- so i kinda made it FM- friendly! LOL. Please family help! I think i am going bonkers!
I know this has nothing to do with FM but PLEASE i am going to have a flare i feel like! Ok and I did pack my medication , along with FM -- so i kinda made it FM- friendly! LOL. Please family help! I think i am going bonkers!
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
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My ENT sent me for more tests last week...one where they had me lie back in a chair, with blacked out goggles on so I couldn't see while they administered water into my ears one at a time ( first warm, then room-tempurature, then cold) while they video taped my eyes and asked me questions to determine how cognizant I was... This test went HORRIBLY. They were about 20 seconds or so into...
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You should try to get some sleep, or you'll be inviting a flare. Hope you have a good trip.
Don't forget a jacket..it may be cooler at night in SC than you are used to on the beautiful, warm gulf coast! *wink*
Don't forget your digital camera to take pics with, also an IPOD or something that plays music so that you can sleep. Have a safe trip, sistah and God speed to you and yours, and may HE watch over you as you travel to and from.
Try and sleep on the bus...an ipod or something similar is a great way to relax..pop in something you like to listen to, hide your purse and money! and have a snooze!
it will be alright! as long as you have the important things,ie; meds,clothes,toiletries,etc... you will be fine. The main thing is don't wear yourself into such a frazzle that you do have a flare and make your trip totally miserable!
Just remember if you do forget anything, there will most certainly be stores there that you can pick up what you need! I have never travleled without forgetting something, LOL and I thank God for the local Wal Marts LOL!
Take care of you Hon and God will take care of the rest(:
love and hugs,
Brat
Oh and Laurie, I love the remark about your behind following you, ROFL! I have the same exact problem!!