Aches and My Mom

(Yes, that's as creative as I can get right now.)

I have aches.

See. I realized on Sunday evening that I would run out of Lyrica yesterday morning (as in that would be my last pill). I called my mom immediately and asked her to go by the pain clinic and get a bunch of sample bottles and mail them to me because Lyrica costs more than $100 for 30 pills on our insurance, and they let us get those for free.

Well, Monday, my mom got a migraine. So she didn't.

Tuesday, she still had a migraine.

Wednesday, she got my grandma to pick up the pills and mail them to me. My grandma somehow messed up the addressing of it, and so they got returned.

My uncle, aunt, and cousin were coming up to Raleigh today because my cousin had a soccer game, and they said they'd bring them to me. My mom slept through my uncle's call, so he didn't pick them up. Missing last night's pill (it's a twice a day medication) didn't really affect me then, but I woke up today with a pounding headache, and aches all the way down my spine, in my neck, and across my shoulders.

So my mom texted me a little while ago asking me if she could overnight them on Monday, or if she needed to drive up here tomorrow. I knew full well she wanted me to say mailing them on Monday was fine, but I told her I really need them tomorrow, and I do because this pain sucks. It's keeping me from studying today for the test and quiz I have on Monday.

I shouldn't feel bad about saying that, but I do. Because I know she's tired. And that this past week was hard. Even when I should be worried about me, I'm still thinking about her. And when I do put myself first, I feel bad about it. And that's supposed to be a good trait, right?

*sigh* Even though I don't have the energy to study today, I am doing laundry, so at least I'm being somewhat productive.

TGIF

I don't remember the last time I was so thankful for a week to be over.
Maybe resting this weekend will help me feel better by Monday.
I skipped English yesterday, because I thought I was going to pass out.
And woke up at 4 this morning feeling like I was seconds away from vomiting, despite taking Phenergan.

Mom is sending me Blake's birth announcement and some pics. Yay! She told me the house's air conditioning is broken. So thankful I'm here! No air conditioning and I do not work well together. I remember when it happened years ago in another house. I had to go to my grandma's because I couldn't take it. And when I was home I was miserable and naked under my fan like 24/7.

I completely forgot to do a French assignment for today's class. Talk about embarrassing, especially since Dr. Steegar is the kind of teacher who likes to pick on you about stuff. Oh well. I do way better than pretty much everyone else in class, and I've never missed an assignment before.

I l-o-v-e the fact that it's in the 70s. Yay for warm weather! I think I'll be breaking out the shorts soon. (after I shave my legs, of course, haha!)

Hot

That's the best word to describe my being over the past two days.
Very, very hot.
Even with the AC on high and the coldest possible temp,
and two fans running,
still very, very hot.
Tired would be another good word.
I sleep 9 to 10 hours a night, and still take 3 hour naps in the afternoon.
Mom thinks it's a virus, so I just have to let this "run its course."
At least I haven't missed a class yet.
I think I'll watch the new SVU and, here's a shocker, sleep.
Good night.

I had an idea for this blog.

But I forgot it.
I do know that I've had a pounding headache all day, so my forgetfulness doesn't surprise me.
Today was rough.
A good deal of that is because it's the Monday after Spring Break.
Anyway, hope your day was good.

Old Friends

This morning, Holly and I went to see a friend of ours, Hannah.  We used to live in the same neighborhood years ago, before her step-dad got transferred in the military to Okinawa and then Florida.  This weekend, she's visiting her sister, Sarah, who lives about 30 minutes north of Charlotte, so we HAD to see her!  She had a baby in November, and this was the first time Holly and I met baby Kairi (pronounced kye-ree).  It was another great treat this weekend.  :)  Kairi was mad because she was hungry, but I treasure these pictures immensely, because I never know the next time I'll get to see her.

A complete 180

What I thought was one horribly crappy night just did a complete 180 and became one of the best nights of my entire life.

When Holly and I left the show venue, we decided that we needed to do something instead of sitting in the hotel room bored, with me thinking about how upset I was.

We went to a bowling alley. It was about 8:15, and a guy told us we wouldn't be able to get a lane till about 9:30. So we said we'd come back. I was able to call and get my tickets refunded ($72.50 I could definitely use).

When we went to the bowling alley, we had to wait in line for half an hour, which irritated us even more, but God had something bigger in store. ;) After we played two games, we got some drinks and I got a pretzel and we sat there for a bit. As we finished, I thought "They've got to still be at the venue." Holly said we could go back, and of course I jumped at the chance. By this point, it's 11:15. When we got there, I put on my saddest possible face, explained what happened, and convinced a security guy to let us in. I could see Ben (the lead singer and the guy I'm closest to) from the door where I was talking to the security guy, and as I walked towards him, he was taking a picture with some other fans, and as he saw me his face lit up.

We ended up hanging out with the band for an hour. Lots of hugs. FREE STUFF (which I wasn't expecting AT ALL!): I got a t-shirt and their new CD which technically isn't even released till next month, and Holly got a cool bag. Ben's cell number. And pictures, one of which is Ben and Pete (the other guy in the band I'm close to) kissing each of my cheeks. Now sadly, since I didn't think I'd get to see them, I didn't have my camera with me, so I have a picture on my phone, but Pete has the other pictures on his camera, and as soon as he gets them to me, I will post them here. :) (Oh, and I found out that the lady who said she'd get them my note never gave it to them, so thank heavens we went back!)

I am beyond elated about tonight. Those boys are even nicer in person than they are online.

Okay, so maybe I do have a little good luck. ;)

The song changed.

From "Tomorrow", a happy song to

Gloom, despair, and agony on me
Deep, dark depression, excessive misery
If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all
Gloom, despair, and agony on me

Okay, so maybe not to that extent, but still.
Holly and I got to the venue, and I found out all three bands tonight are using strobe lights in their shows.
I had to leave.
Without meeting Scarlet Grey.
I asked the lady in charge who I was talking to to give them a note, so we'll see.
But I'm still heartbroken.
Just my luck.

The only good thing is that they're refunding our tickets.

And at least I stopped crying.

Agh.

I feel like singing.

Tomorrow, tomorrow! I love ya, tomorrow! It's only a daaaaaay aaaaawaaaaaaay!

:D
Charlotte tomorrow.
Watching the NC State/Florida State ACC game.
Had Tsunami for dinner.
Matt's coming over soon.
Blake is still cute.

I bought some Dr. Scholl's gel insoles to hopefully help my feet until this summer. I don't know why I haven't thought to buy them before now.

I'm tired. And bored. Bye!

Happy

Mom texted me this morning and said that she talked to Holly, and she definitely has Saturday and Sunday off! You have no idea how relieved and excited I am to know that these plans to meet Scarlet Grey are working out! Especially since I've spent a bunch of money already. ;)

I also talked to my friend Hannah, who used to live down the road from me but now lives in Florida, and she and her daughter are gonna be in Charlotte this weekend, too, to see her sister, so we might be able to have lunch on Sunday before Holly and I head back to Raleigh/Buies Creek. Her daughter, Kairi, is almost 4 months old and I haven't met her yet, so I'll be even more excited if this works out! :)

Plus, I found out that Mom, Chelsea and Blake, my grandma, and I are going to Tsunami tomorrow night. Which is kind of the icing on the cake.

More Surgery

So today my doc looked at my feet and said I have "mother bunyons". :) That made me laugh.

He hasn't done foot surgery in a while, and because my feet are so bad, he referred me to a surgeon he knows in Wilmington.

I'll probably meet that doc (Dr. Pupp! haha) in early April, and will be having surgeries on each of my feet this summer.

So yeah, this means I won't be able to get a job, but I'm looking forward to these being fixed. The pain is getting extreme, and it'll be nice not to have to worry about it anymore.