Friday, July 25, 2008

Blood Pressure Tests are wonky

First of all, how is 120 for systolic considered "prehypertension?" That's crap.
Second, why is one test at 120/69, the next (1 minute later) 111/63. I'm so confused.

My resting pulse has increased about 15 points since I moved to Reno. That's slightly disheartening. I really miss walking.

As the time ticks away towards Ghana, my schedule is more full than ever! Between work, Seattle, camping, and various different tests, I am booked.

Slightly bone chilling prospect: If my blood tests come through as a match, I may be back in Reno next summer. Bachelor's and all.

Sometimes I love freaking myself out with such prospects. As much as I love knowing exactly what's on my plate, I love the idea of not knowing ANYTHING even more :)

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

communication craze

I'm slightly neurotic.

I mentally plan out my days and when it gets really bad, I use the trusty ol dayplanner.

Now, I consider myself a fairly independent woman. When decisions are made for me, I'm bothered.

More than bothered. I turn into the hulk. My mental dayplanner goes up in arms and my stress levels border on insanity. In fact, I feel sorry for anyone who happens to step in my path (eh hem, mom and dad).

How do I fix this?

Communication. I suppose I should try expressing my feelings rather than keeping them inside to fester until they explode.

A new goal for the summer--work on communication skills.

I saw Iron Man and Get Smart--both pretty good! I mean, they kept me entertained--ultimately, that's all that matters, right?