Very random and weird experience this AM. I was grocery shopping and suddenly got the worst headache and had the spinnies - as if I was drunk. I abandoned my cart and headed straight to my car. Figured it was not wise to drive like that so I called my sister in law to come get me.
When I got home, I crawled into bed but it was worse if I closed my eyes. So I just spent a good 5 hours staring at the wall.
About an hour ago the spinning sensation stopped but I still feel odd - almost like my equilibrium is off.
The headache would concern me. I get the spinnies and a dull headache with vertigo, but this sounds like the headache was more painful. Do you have a history of migraines? If you still feel off I suggest getting checked out asap.
beerlover I have yet to do a friend party for my DS(7). He wanted one for his 7th birthday back in late April but between our earth day commitments (never again will I be on the organizing committee for a big community event) and H's BFF's bachelor party & wedding we were crazy busy leading up to his birthday and for a few weeks after. Add into that DS kept changing which kids he wanted to invite and it just didn't happen. We had a party with local family like usual though.
I was planning on doing David's first ever friend birthday party, but he turned 8 while we were in disney world. So maybe next year? His birthday is right after school ends, I'm always nervous about no one showing up.
I scheduled a float tank experience tomorrow morning. It'll be the first one I've done. I have no expectations, but I'm really hoping it's relaxing.
report back please? Iimagine myself in one of those when I'm trying to calm myself done, but I've never actually done it.
H booked this for me as a surprise for my bday one year. It was fun and relaxing, but my session was too long and I got bored/antsy towards the end. I started stretching too much and flipped and accidentally got the salt water in my eyes/up my nose. That hurt! So juts don’t do that LOL.
I just made plans with my family to go to Chesapeake City in MD on Sunday to get crabs for dinner, I'm so excited. It's my second favorite summer tradition.
There is nothing like picking crabs and drinking beer on a summer afternoon.
My espresso machine is very particular about the coffee I can put in it. It doesn’t get enough bars of pressure if I use certain coffee brands. I usually find deals on coffee at my local store or Whole Foods, but nothing is on sale right now and I don’t want to pay $16 or $17 a pound. Why is coffee so expensive.
I’m waiting until H gets out of a meeting to go and get Hollywood Bowl tickets. We’re going to see Sparks on Sunday, Dudamel on Tuesday, and I want to ask H whether he wants to go to the Fri. or Sat. Quincy Jones 90th birthday celebration at the end of the month. I love the Bowl and we usually go to at least 5 or 6 shows a season.
I’m so disappointed with this season. The Bowl is my absolute favorite place to see a concert, but there was nothing I wanted to see this year 🫤
Absolutely this followyourarrow - am I recalling correctly that this is a new job? Set boundaries now.
It is. I’ve been here 4 weeks.
As a follow up she gave me a project at 12 and told me it to be done now. It was a 2 hour project. I reminded her I have diabetes and need to eat on time. She said it didn’t matter, she needed it now.
WTAF? That's actionable. You have diabetes. You need to maintain blood sugars.
My parents were originally taking my kids on a 7-night trip starting tomorrow. Then my mom got a new job so it became 4 nights, still starting tomorrow (Friday). H and I made alllll kinds of plans. Today, she texted and asked if they were still on for Saturday. I legit almost cried thinking we were losing a night. We have been so excited.
Fortunately when I called her, she just got the date wrong and we are still a go. Whew. We’ll be at a brewery with an amazing food truck tomorrow night!
The irony is that the second they’re gone, we’re going to miss them and think it’s too long.
(I know we are insanely lucky they are taking them at all! We just really need some time together to reconnect. I feel like we’re kind of buddies and business partners at the moment.)
I just found out that Audra McDonald will be doing a concert with the Cleveland Orchestra next month while I'm in town visiting my mom. I hope I can get tickets.
I realized when I went downstairs this morning that something was wrong with our air conditioner. I sent DH a text as I left (he was WFH today) and said keep an eye on it. He sent me a text a few hours later that it was getting really hot and that he called our friend who is an HVAC guy. He wasn’t able to stop by today, and maybe tomorrow. DH moved to the basement to work as it’s much cooler. DS hung out with the ILs. They offered for us to stay there, but we declined. I’m comfortable with a ceiling fan and a table top fan. There are currently 3 fans going in DS’ room. My H & son are acting like they’re sleeping on the surface of the sun.
Background - My eldest got dropped by her friend group towards the end of the year. It started with one kid pulling an "invite everyone else" birthday party followed by a big group schism where the remaining half that would naturally fit my kid were mean girl about pushing her out (down to following her around school taunting her because "she looked sad.")
Luckily the school year ended. She has spent her summer with outside of school friends and all is going well enough.
Yesterday - The mom group text chain for the now defunct friend group dings with a text from one mom asking if any of us knew this specific boy in the 9th grade, because our daughters should steer clear. He has been horrible to her kid (aforementioned birthday girl). This is followed by a flurry of messages going around about other incidents at the school, other issues, blah, blah, blah. I initially stay out of it because I don't really want to get involved.
End of day today, every other mom has said *something* so I decide to say something innocuous to just close the loop (a few hours after the last text). I say it's great the kid has her mom in her corner for these tough times and hope the child's summer improves. Simple. direct. nothing personal or remotely rocking the boat, right?
Within seconds, one of the moms of the small group that excluded and targeted my kid, chastises me about how having our kids' back is not enough - we moms have to stick together because otherwise how will we ever stop our kids from getting made fun of or bullied, blah, blah, blah.
I'm annoyed at the hypocrisy but obviously not responding. My kid isn't even around right now and I intend to forget all about it by camp pick up time.
What do kids do with swim goggles? Where do they go? I know when new things are needed, I buy all of the things, I cannot also monitor the whereabouts of all of the things for everybody!!
I'm convinced they eat them. They are constantly in my kids' mouths, then disappear.
I'm laughing at this, but my cat does eat goggles! If my DD (15, she should know better!) doesn't zip her swim bag totally shut our cat will nibble on the straps. Mostly that means that when she jumps into the water her goggles will snap and she'll have to swim without them!
My espresso machine is very particular about the coffee I can put in it. It doesn’t get enough bars of pressure if I use certain coffee brands. I usually find deals on coffee at my local store or Whole Foods, but nothing is on sale right now and I don’t want to pay $16 or $17 a pound. Why is coffee so expensive.
I’m waiting until H gets out of a meeting to go and get Hollywood Bowl tickets. We’re going to see Sparks on Sunday, Dudamel on Tuesday, and I want to ask H whether he wants to go to the Fri. or Sat. Quincy Jones 90th birthday celebration at the end of the month. I love the Bowl and we usually go to at least 5 or 6 shows a season.
I’m so disappointed with this season. The Bowl is my absolute favorite place to see a concert, but there was nothing I wanted to see this year 🫤
What? You’re not lining up for Air Supply and Michael Bolton