Reading: Mercies in Disguise: A Story of Home, a Family's Genetic Destiny, and the Science That Rescued them by Gina Kolata. I can't remember how this ended up my request list at the library but I must have heard about it somewhere! It's a really fascinated read about a family plagued by a genetic mutation that resulted in a disease that is like a horrible combination of ALS and Alzheimer's. It's been a fascinating read as it delves into how they determined some diseases are passed on through genetic mutations. It's kind of like a real-life version of Still Alice or Inside the O'Briens by Lisa Geneva as part of the book talks about the decision to determine if you carry the genetic mutation.
Loving: sunshine and longer hours of daylight! It has such a huge impact on my mood!
Struggling: with sleep. I tried using the sleep aid that my rheumatologist prescribed to help me sleep while I'm on steroids to keep my flare contained. But it made me so dizzy that I felt I couldn't drive... so after 3 days of feeling uber dizzy, I gave up. But then I was not sleeping well and I need sleep BADLY so I have resorted to taking Tylenol PM. This is not a habit I want to establish but right now I just can't afford to not sleep so taking Tylenol PM is the lesser of the two evils. I can't wait to go off steroids after the wedding - they are a miracle drug for RA flares but I hate being on them!
Feeling: SO EXCITED. I can't wait to marry my best friend a week from today!
Thinking: about the remaining to do items on my list. Most of the big stuff is done but all those little to dos add up. I'm so glad that I'm only working Monday of next week as I have a lot to get done on Tuesday/Wednesday. I mean, there's just a few things on my calendar for next week. ;)
Anticipating: our wedding and really anticipating our honeymoon in Hawaii. Obviously getting married is the most important thing next week but I am just sooooo ready for 9 days away in paradise with Phil. I've been so busy at work and so busy with wedding planning details. I can't wait to unplug and relax with my best friend!
Watching: Season 2 of Master of None tonight! The 2nd season comes out today and we are sooo excited to watch it as we loved season 1. I have the biggest crush on Aziz Ansari - I love his sense of humor.
Grateful: for lots of things right now. But I'm especially grateful that 176 friends and family members from 16 different states will join together to witness and celebrate our marriage next Friday!!!
Listening: to my body and trying to rest when I'm feeling extra tired. My to do list is long and I'd like to work out as much as possible right now but I also know that I need to take care of myself. Listening to my body meant skipping a run with my sister last Sunday. I so badly wanted to run with her but I just felt a bone-crushing sense of exhaustion when I woke up that morning, so opted to stay back and drink coffee on the couch. It was the right choice, even though it was a hard one to make.
Wishing: for a rain-free wedding day! Up until Wednesday of this week, the long-range forecast was showing sunny and 72 degrees for our wedding day. Then yesterday it switched to rain and wind. After seeing that/freaking out a bit, I deleted the weather aps from my phone. I don't need the temptation to obsessively check the wedding day forecast. Our ceremony and reception are indoors but we are hoping to do all of our photos outdoors since we are getting married in such a beautiful area of Minneapolis. Fingers are crossed that the weather cooperates!
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And with that, I'm doing my last sign off as a single lady! I'll be off the map for the rest of the month between the last minute wedding prep + the wedding + the honeymoon! I'll catch up with all of you in June when I am Mrs. Segner!!!
I think you are wise to delete the weather apps! I'm SO EXCITED for you!!!! Your calendar looks very familiar ;)
ReplyDeleteThe forecast has already changed. :-) FYI. It will all work!!
ReplyDeleteYou were smart to rest now so you can full enjoy next week!! We will have Fathers Day weekend - maybe a run at Glendalough State Park? I love running there. And those 2 weekends in September. Oh, and maybe a little run to shake out the nerves and excitement next weekend?!
You are going to be SO ready to get on that plane with your best friend next Sunday for some beach time, 1:1 time, and relaxation !!!
The big day is only one week away and the next 7 days will fly by! And to delete weather app is a good idea so you don't have one more thing to stress you! What will be, will be!
ReplyDeleteI will see you next Thursday morning!
Hooray!!! Enjoy dear, you deserve it!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! So exciting! Enjoy the wedding and relax and we'll see ya on the other side ;)
ReplyDeleteOh Lisa, I'm so excited and happy for you and Phil. It will be beautiful -- ignore the weather apps because the real sunshine will be in your heart and soul no matter what. And then there's always sunny Maui!
ReplyDeleteTake care of yourself and rest. Let others help if you can. You're almost there and I want to see you face that day well and happy!
Eeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! Relax, enjoy, and soak it all in!! Can't wait to read about the big day. I hope it's a most perfect, beautiful day for you. All the best!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you! I can't wait for ALL of the updates when you get back. Enjoy it!! <3
ReplyDeleteHave THE BEST DAY EVER!!! Cannot wait to hear all about it and see so many photos. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThe big day is almost here! I hope everything goes on schedule and without incident.
ReplyDeleteJust a couple more days! I am so excited for you and Phil!
ReplyDeleteAnnnd your wedding day weather was perfect -- so fun reading this after the fact :)
ReplyDeleteHey Mrs Segner, Congratulations! I have been MIA for a while, but I'm back and catching up on some blogs and this is just wonderful news. I hope you will do a post with pictures so we can see the happy day :)
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