You Make Me Smile :)

I have returned from my trip to Minnesota and am ready to go back. Here are a few reasons why:

- My best friend in the entire universe is there and I miss him immensely 

- It's hotter than Hades here and my air conditioner is broken 

- I miss my boyfriend 

- I'm kind of sick of being in Virginia/ West Virginia 

- I want to see my boyfriend again

Those are my main reasons. I experienced one of the best weeks of my life heretofore, and it's kind of a drag to be back to the normal, boring routine. I'm planning to go out again around Labor Day, but that is just too far away for my liking. 

We spent an amazing week together, complete with a birthday celebration, laughing-so-hard-you-pee-a-little game nights with friends, a double date, 2 trips to the Mall of America, a visit to the Science Museum of Minnesota, an improv show, some couple time in the park, many shenanigans, and much more. Needless to say, I'm feeling a bit deflated now. But like they say, "don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."

Much to my surprise, my body was on its best behavior for the duration of the trip. Even the flight was tolerable. Now that I'm back, however, it has also decided to get back to "normalcy." That means insomnia from hell and pre-syncope on my first day at work yesterday. Pre-syncope is the term used in the medical community for "almost fainting," aka blurred/ tunnel vision, clammy skin, heart racing, shortness of breath, nausea, and everything else you experience right before a POTS faint. It's lovely. Really. Especially the part where you have to ask your boss for permission to leave after ONLY AN HOUR on your first day. And getting someone to come pick you up. Thank the Lord that I have loving family members who live close by and happened to be working from home that day! I should point out that the movie theater I now work at isn't even open and therefor does not have operational air conditioning yet, and they wanted me to come in an help clean, get the theater ready, etc. This poses a problem for heart patients, especially when the area is in the middle of a heat wave (it's in the upper 80s to low 90s). After explaining my situation, however, my manager was very understanding and wants me to wait to come in until the AC is working. 

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I downed almost 5 liters of fluid yesterday on my own. I should have gone to the hospital for IV fluids, but I prefer doing things for myself, dammit. I've already got a head start on the whole "Doctors make the worst patients" thing. 

Also, the AC in my home is now on the fritz, so I've resigned myself to the basement. It's a happenin' place. Thank the good Lord for Netflix, Facebook, and books! 

I've also been pretty optimistic about things, even when I feel like crap. I think it's a combination of more "good days," a great relationship with a wonderful guy, and the prevalence of sunshine. Oh, and also because of the kind words of my dear friend Maria, who gave me some pretty sweet props for the blog. :) You guys make me smile!!

To my boyfriend: 

I think that sums it up nicely :)

Sydney