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Well, guys, as some of you know, it has been a very stressful summer for me. I really overextended myself this summer. Of course, I had no idea that it was going to be like this. Basically, I've been teaching summer school, taking a Master's class, STILL dealing with parent issues left over from last school year, and started a new small business. What in the world was I thinking??????? 
The last two week have been atrocious. I got behind on the paper work for summer school. I had a major case study due last Wednesday for class and the final exam was last night -10 essay questions. I've gotten lots of orders for my small business that I'm trying to keep up with. And I had a meeting regarding one parent issue still lingering from June and it looks like the school will be going to mediation.
The latter has what has really been bothering me. I have spent hours trying to work through what this parent wants. I have to tell you, it's beyond anything I've ever seen. I am the parent of a special needs child and, even as a dedicated parent determined to be an advocate for my son, I never would have even thought of asking for some of this stuff. She's doing the right thing, I guess, advocating for her child and that's good, but some things we just can't provide. At any rate, it's been a very trying and difficult two weeks. Needless to say, I completely fell of the wagon. I couldn't think of anything but getting through the days and just ate whatever was around. So, of course, I feel physically icky - not just mentally.
On top of all this, I got stung by a wasp on Sunday.
I'm allergic - not deathly allergic - my right shoulder swelled up like a baseball and the swelling went all the way down my bicep. It hurt like heck. The doctor said the swelling was pressing on a nerve and the pain would shoot all the way down to my fingertips. She gave me steroids. *sigh* So, I'll gain water weight, sugar weight, and steroid weight. 
The good news is that - for now - most of the drama is over. Summer school ended today. The class ended last night. The mediation stuff won't revisit for at least another month. I'm catching up on business. I only have two more days of steroids to take. AND I have a friend at work who is going to do Atkins with me! We are both getting back on track and walking together and everything!! We both vowed to get our acts together tomorrow and be prepared Monday to already be three days into induction.
So, here we go again! Sorry - just had to vent! I was doing so well in my challenges, too! No worries, new month about to start and will join them again.
I've missed you guys!
The last two week have been atrocious. I got behind on the paper work for summer school. I had a major case study due last Wednesday for class and the final exam was last night -10 essay questions. I've gotten lots of orders for my small business that I'm trying to keep up with. And I had a meeting regarding one parent issue still lingering from June and it looks like the school will be going to mediation.
The latter has what has really been bothering me. I have spent hours trying to work through what this parent wants. I have to tell you, it's beyond anything I've ever seen. I am the parent of a special needs child and, even as a dedicated parent determined to be an advocate for my son, I never would have even thought of asking for some of this stuff. She's doing the right thing, I guess, advocating for her child and that's good, but some things we just can't provide. At any rate, it's been a very trying and difficult two weeks. Needless to say, I completely fell of the wagon. I couldn't think of anything but getting through the days and just ate whatever was around. So, of course, I feel physically icky - not just mentally.
On top of all this, I got stung by a wasp on Sunday.
I'm allergic - not deathly allergic - my right shoulder swelled up like a baseball and the swelling went all the way down my bicep. It hurt like heck. The doctor said the swelling was pressing on a nerve and the pain would shoot all the way down to my fingertips. She gave me steroids. *sigh* So, I'll gain water weight, sugar weight, and steroid weight. The good news is that - for now - most of the drama is over. Summer school ended today. The class ended last night. The mediation stuff won't revisit for at least another month. I'm catching up on business. I only have two more days of steroids to take. AND I have a friend at work who is going to do Atkins with me! We are both getting back on track and walking together and everything!! We both vowed to get our acts together tomorrow and be prepared Monday to already be three days into induction.
So, here we go again! Sorry - just had to vent! I was doing so well in my challenges, too! No worries, new month about to start and will join them again.
I've missed you guys!
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