I deal with Item 1 on task list
So, with blessings and encouragement from fellow chroniclers and revellers, I have set forth on accomplishing tasks.
First one on list.
"Finish research papers ® get my Master’s diploma"
My poor much-feted over research papers. The gusto with which I began you and the unforgiveable tardiness with which I threw you aside. Why do I hate you so much? I came out of a program that made me write 20 page papers for every class I took. Why is the task of writing two 20 page papers so daunting that I have lurked around them for three months?
Today after much soul searching determination, I set about getting back in touch with my committee, graduate school, setting deadline for first draft and various other items.
After which, I felt so exhausted, I fainted.
Literally.
I kid you not.
It happened like so.
Colleague: Shall we go talk to X about the Y?
Me: Sure. Let's do that.
(Insert work appropriate conversation as we walk down the corridor passing cubicles)
Me in my head: OH gee...everything is swimming by. Legs kind of feel spongey. Hee Hee...what if I faint in front of colleague..Hee hee...Sway sway...
Colleague stops to look at me strangely while giving me corporate info.
Sway Sway some more...hee hee...Sway...What the heck?...I really am going to fai i i i n n n n n t....thud.
And there I lay till colleague woke me up with cold water.
After which I was a little soaked. A little disoriented.
And went for lunch.
After which, I felt nauseus.
After which, I felt so disgustingly sick I was rushed to emergency room.
Which all sounds quite dramatic and life threateningly sick.
But wasn't.
Rushed means roomie and I spent hour trying to get appointment with my primary care physician, her primary care physician, insurance approved 'urgent and primary care' providers. All of whom had no time for my fainting spell.
Roomie insisted on emergency room.
We got lost a couple of times to emergency room which combined with vicious headache with vice like grip made me throw up in car. Roomie became even more determined to find ER because of stroke possibility.
Emergency room was very non-ER like.
No rushing ambulances, no blood spouting wheelers. Just a room with old people in pain, and young people in bandages.
I was given tests, a shot in the buttocks, told I had 'fainting due to unknown reasons' and was instructed not to drive, operate dangerous equipment or take a bath alone.
We drove back home, after which I felt slightly giggly and silly for all the fuss.
Redhead came over and we both agreed I didn't look as sick as the events entailed me to be.
Slightly disappointing to have hearty disposition which does not match inner indisposition.
Boyfriend was upset at not being informed about proceedings as they happened.
Friend who giggles wondered if I was pregnant.
Roomie just looked tired.
And I, I fell asleep watching America's Next Top Model.
8 comments:
Sounds like maybe you should opt for blissful ignorance as it's better for your health.
By a weird coincidence my maid also had head spinning nausea and vomiting and had to be rushed to the hospital where they diagnosed low blood sugar. Unlike you though she was very nearly hysterical and I was alone at home with her.
I hope you're ok. Do you have to have any other tests etc? and since I am from Ktym I have to ask - are you pregnant?
I hope you are fine! Perhaps it was a combination of low blood sugar and the increased pressure that you've placed upon yourself for setting goals?
Take a deep breathe. You'll be fine. And yes, tell your boyfriend next time. Significant others tend to get that stare which says, you dunderhead, why didn't you call me?
Me, keep it in perspective. One thing at a time. Don't let the stress get cha.
One thing at a time.
Like I said in a previous post, I never made a list of goals, but I do have something that helps me deal with the stress of everyday life.
I make lists. Every Sat or Sun, I sit down and make a general guideline for what I want to get accomplished that week. Then I make more detailed lists of the days of the week and alter them as I go.
It really puts things in perspective for me when I cross everything off. The sense of accomplishement is great and is a real moral booster when stress gets you down in the dumps.
Ooh! I am fine. Not pregnant B. :)
Just feel slightly giggly.
Paperback - Oooh that ws so the look boyfriend gave me .
NIkki - I love lists too and I shall take up smaller lists.
Besides, when making a smaller list it feels like you've accomplished many things!
Oh geez. I hope you're feeling better!
Just wanted to say "hilarious, thanks for putting a smile on my face" but then the other comments make mine sound heartless. Thanks anyway, take care.
oh no, shax. Somehow the whole incident was funny and I had meant it to be funny but the post came out all sad :)
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