Lately, I've been getting terrible headaches because I've been clenching my jaw in my sleep. I know I should fork out the $400+ for a mouth guard, but who in the hell has the time?!?
Really, I wouldn't be clenching my jaw in the first place if it weren't for the stress I'm feeling right now about my upcoming class reunion. I wish I were only stressed about the fact that I still have 20+ pounds of baby weight to lose, but it's more than that.
I made the mistake of agreeing to head up the reunion committee...something that sounded good (in theory) five years ago when I said yes. I honestly should have stepped down when I found out I was pregnant last year. The problem is that I have a hard time saying no and worse, I take on way more than I can handle and then feel a compulsive need to control everything because I'm afraid things won't get done. It's overwhelming to say the least.
What was I thinking, taking this on when I have a 5-week old baby to take care of?!? I have enough on my plate without stressing over the fact that so far I have only received 4 paid registrations, and the deadline to submit payment is in a week. As much as I want to see my friends, sometimes I wish we'd just waited to hold a 20-year reunion instead...or that I could learn how to say no.
Cory & Christine...please remind me to re-read this blog in case I ever consider heading up the reunion committee again.
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oh dear. First of all, i am so sorry you're having to worry about all of this. what do you need help with still? I can do anything you need. Cory had told me about the lack of registrations*. Is it possible it would be cancelled? When would you decide to cancel it? I know that's not ideal, but hell, if nobody else (but all of us) wants to come, screw 'em!
Please email Cory and I to vent all you want...no need to be paranoid with that (i TOTALLY understand not wanting to go off on this blog).
Love you...and I'm sorry this is happening.
*I had planned, like always, to get my registration in the mail this week...in order to meet the Aug. 1st deadline (the Earth might fall of it's axis if I got something in one day before the deadline...not to mention this time of year is second only to Christmas with me spending so much on birthdays, new school stuff, and random things babies need at age one...like a new Maclaren stroller...IN ORANGE! Mother of God, that thought right there...G. pushing an ORANGE stroller around the FSU tailgate parties should be enough to put a BIG smile on your face). : )
I'm sorry I'm such a jerk about not mailing in my registration. We'll be there, but I know you're not counting on my check to factor into the the budget. I would expect registrations to come in all the way up until Labor Day weekend. Set a deadline and a minimum number of people in your mind, and stick to it. If you have to cancel due to lack of funds or interest, it is okay. Anyone who wants to bitch can head up the next reunion. If you cancel it we can still have our informal Friday night deal for anyone who's planning to come to town. Don't worry about this. I'm just sorry about all the effort you've put forth. I really appreciate you. Email Christine and me right this second.
I love you both! And I just emailed you.
While I don't think that there is a way for me to help you with your reunion, I can sympathize with the teeth clenching thing.
A word of caution: if you *do* get one, DO NOT USE POLIDENT to clean it. Mine said to use only hot soapy water but I found that after it dried all day, it still smelled like "Funky Mouth"! And I wasn't about to put that thing back in when it smelled so yucky. So, I started to soak it in Polident. It cleaned and deodorized it like nobody's business..... AND it 'ate' away the soft lining on the inside. So there went my $500+ down the drain!
And, because I can't use it now, I have the same headaches you have. Only mine are sometimes also made worse by the propane or fiberglass fumes in here... oh the joys of living in an RV.
Did somebody say 3+ months till freedom?!? Meanwhile, I hope you feel better soon. :-)
Love ya much!
xoxo
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