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Posted by noa on July 4, 2003, at 22:30:57
I know we've discussed this before. I had all day and I was going to get stuff ready for my trip and it is now after 11 pm and I've barely begun. And we're talking flight leaves at 7:30 am which means leaving the house before 6:00!!
I have a lot to do. Well, at least I just washed some clothes to take with me. But nothing else is ready. I know this is bad--it is setting myself up to be in a tizzy in the morning, and forget something important.
I'm not overtly anxious yet, though. I keep thinking I'll just get up early (Hello, Noa!! You have to be up extremely early as it is, so what time is early early going to be???), even though I know I am a total grog when I wake up in the am.
Oh well. This is my procrastination mode to ward off feeling anxious about the trip, etc.
I'm looking forward to it but also have some trepidation. Putting on bathing suit first time in about 2 years. Seeing people I haven't seen in a decade.("So, Noa, what have you been up to these past 10 years?" "Oh, you know, the usual--developing a severe form of treatment resistant depression, becoming suicidal, trying a million and a half medications before finding a cocktail that is adequate but causes me to have acne, lose some hair, and, ahem, occasionally wet my pants, not to mention the weight gain, but I'm sure you've already noticed that I've gone from fat to humongous. And, I've been dealing with the other concomitant health problems--thyroid and sleep apnea, which by the way requires me to wear a contraption that might remind some of Darth Vader. You? Oh yes, I see your little ones--they're so cute! Me? No, no time for kids and the last relationship? Well, actually, that was in the previous millenium, as it happens! No, no kids, and, well, you know it would be so complicated anyway what with having to go off of medication and all. So, nope, no kiddies for me. Oh, yes, you're right--I do have so much freedom. NO hubby, no children, I can do whatever I like whenever I like. In fact, I don't have to do anything at all--heck that's pretty obvious from the state of my apartment--yep, that's the plus side of living all by my lonesome--yes, I know, I've heard that before--yes, envy me, do.")
OK, got that out of my system. Really, I think I will have a good time, at least with some people. And the location is going to be nice--near the beach and all. I do love the beach. It is just that I'd rather have it ALL to myself with no other humans around. Just me and the sand crabs and the dolphins. WHen I go to the beach, which is never if you look at hte past few years, I like to get up before dawn and go out and sit on the beach. Or, I like to sit out after sunset. Best times. You get to see all the birds, the cute little crabs walking sideways across the sand and busily digging their little holes and making little piles of sand, and if you're lucky--the dolphins will hop and skip and jump in the surf. I don't care for the hot sun anyway. If I sit on the beach during the day, I must have a big ole umbrella and a good book. Oh--book, I better not forget to pack one.
I'm going to be so darn tired at the all day party tomorrow--cuz it looks like I'm only going to get a few hours sleep tonight. oh well, I can always excuse myself to go check in to my hotel and take a nap and then come back for the rest of the party. Really--it is an all day thing.
So, I'll be offline till Tuesday. Take care of yourselves, all.
Posted by Penny on July 4, 2003, at 22:41:49
In reply to Night before trip procrastination, posted by noa on July 4, 2003, at 22:30:57
Posted by Dinah on July 4, 2003, at 23:12:02
In reply to Night before trip procrastination, posted by noa on July 4, 2003, at 22:30:57
And I love your sense of humor. I always have a wicked desire to tell people the truth about my life too. :) But I just end up saying same old, same old.
It sounds like a great trip Noa. Get all the relaxation and fun you can.
Posted by Deb R on July 5, 2003, at 4:53:49
In reply to Night before trip procrastination, posted by noa on July 4, 2003, at 22:30:57
Hey Noa,
The beach as you described it sounds divine! You should come to Australia and check out our fantastic beaches......I am sure they are the best in the world!! He he!!
Hope you had a great time away,
Deb.
Posted by fallsfall on July 5, 2003, at 10:36:58
In reply to Re: Have a great trip Noa., posted by Dinah on July 4, 2003, at 23:12:02
So, Dinah, what DO you say when they say "How are you? What have you been up to?"
Posted by Dinah on July 5, 2003, at 11:22:24
In reply to Re: Have a great trip Noa. » Dinah, posted by fallsfall on July 5, 2003, at 10:36:58
Posted by shar on July 5, 2003, at 12:07:38
In reply to Night before trip procrastination, posted by noa on July 4, 2003, at 22:30:57
Well, it sounds like you've got the right attitude, at least as far as I'm concerned. Being prepared for the negative stuff is not a bad plan. I hope you get to see some people you will be able to share a laugh with--your sense of humor will get you thru many hard situations, I am sure.
Plus--You Get to Stay in a Hotel????? How cool is that?! A tidy room, fresh towels, they'll make your bed for you!! I love hotels!!!!
Hope it goes ok, we'll be thinking of you.
Shar
Posted by noa on July 8, 2003, at 14:10:01
In reply to Re: Night before trip procrastination » noa, posted by shar on July 5, 2003, at 12:07:38
Shar, the negative stuff is coming from in my head. I knew before I went that I wouldn't get any negative stuff from other people--not that kind of gathering, thank goodness.
I went, had a good time at the party. Saw a few old friends. Met some very interesting people to talk to--it is amazing how refreshing it is to meet people who have interesting things to say and are nice, etc.
Spent a wee bit of time on the beach--but only early in the morning, as I hate the hot sun. Picked up some cool shells and rocks.
Hotel? Nope. Motel. Not so great. Yes, clean towels, that was good. And the AC worked. It wasn't a bad motel, but not wonderful, either. Not as clean as I'd like. But adequate. Oh well..
Then, travelling back was awful. First, I went to have my massage which was good, but afterwards, my card was declined! It is not a real credit card--more of a debit card, really, but can be used like credit card. So, I go to transfer money into the account from another account--and the bank's automated system was down! So here I am at this semi-swanky spa, looking like I just stole a massage from them. I went round and round with the bank--customer service couldn't help because their computers were all down. Finally, after two calls to the local branch manager, I convinced him to transfer the money for me. But I also discovered that I grossly miscalculated how much money I had in the bank. Leaving me with very little cash until next pay day. After that, it should be somewhat better, because my new raise kicks in. But I have to get a passpost post haste and am going to have to borrow the money to do so. I am going overseas with my parents for a family wedding. So, my mom calls today to say that they have to have my passport number in order to assign us seats. Sigh. So I'll be the one in the middle seat in the last row of the jumbo jet--have you ever experienced this???--because I won't have my passport number until it is time to go, practically. If I can get my act together to get the photos and borrow the money and get an expedited application sent in. Sigh.
I'm having a lousy lousy day. Oh, yes, I was talking about the travel problems. After I finally payed off the massage fee, it was time to hit the road to the airport. Traffic. Cut it real close. But, get in to the check in and find out all flights were delayed due to weather. Delays went on for hours. THen, when we landed, we couldn't get off the plane because the gate was broken. We sat in this HOT plane for an extra hour! Finally, they brought rolling stairs and we got off at the back of the plane. Didn't get home til 2 am!!
Woke up around 10 today and have been in a space cadet mode. Really--I lost a few hours of consciousness playing solitaire on the computer. When I looked at the clock and saw it was 2 pm, I suddenly remembered that I *think* I had made a therapy appointment for today at 1 pm!! SH**!
I'm feeling really pissy and crabby and depressed today.
So much for "vacation effect"!
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