The Frustrations of Life Can Knock You Off Your Perch

[six footer]

OK, I've discovered that one of the reasons I do nutty stuff is because I get frustrated with my life. There's this little kid next door with a couple of rotten parents that plays rap music with the bass driving through my walls 24/7. It makes me NUTS! I have called the police five times in the last eight days ... and I doubt if they've come over ONCE to tell the little man to stuff it. So ... I want to stuff my face inside a chocolate cake or something. Instead (pat on the back) I ran away to Caribou where I'm enjoying a heavy cream iced coffee with three splendas. Tastes kinda like chocolate. Probably be up till daybreak from the caffeine but it's the best I could do under the circumstances.

This is quite a discovery for me. When my nerves get jangled, I don't have to numb it out with carbs or sugars or sweets of whatever sort. I can compromise. I can stay on the WOE. Ultimately, my nerves will un-jangle (and the noise will stop) and I'll get balanced again ... thinner and with more confidence in my ability to handle the ups and downs of living.

Just thought I'd share.
Kate

[Sherri]

Re: The Frustrations of Life Can Knock You Off Your Perch

Kate, that is so cool! Thanks for sharing. You found a healthier new way to deal with your jangled nerves. That's a huge accomplishment and milestone! So proud of you, Sincerely, Sherri

[hopejoy]

Re: The Frustrations of Life Can Knock You Off Your Perch

Oh, I feel for you! My neighbor is adding onto his garage all week and every morning at 7 the hammering starts! Yesterday it really gave me a headache! But rap like that 24/7! Holy Moly! Good luck to you and good girl not giving into the carb temptations! That's awesome!
liz

[D14965]

Re: The Frustrations of Life Can Knock You Off Your Perch

cripes that would drive me nuts too!

[six footer]

Re: The Frustrations of Life Can Knock You Off Your Perch

Thank you all for your support. The good news is that my husband and I have closed on a home in florida in a 55+ community where it's almost scarey-quiet. Like the twilight zone or something, it's so still there that you can hear your heart beat in the middle of the night. Retirement date -- December 17 if the house in Cleveland sells by then. NO MORE BOOM-BOOM (but keep the heavy cream iced lattes. yummy!) Love this way of eating. Next Big Challenge ... stop smoking. (aargh)

Kate

[Alexa]

Re: The Frustrations of Life Can Knock You Off Your Perch

Hello Kate,

You really have my sympathies - that sort of thing can really ruin your day.

There's a little kid across the street who won't stopping screaming (in a playful way) allllll day - the odd scream is fine but at times she seems to come out and scream for a couple of seconds, pause, scream, pause, scream until I'm all tensed up waiting for the next one!

I hope you like your new home and good luck with the smoking. I've heard great things about Alan Carr.