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Friday, September 19, 2008

I'm old.

I turned 30 and, boy, my body felt old! I woke up in the morning with a terrible head cold - the kind that shoots pain behind your eyes if you move your head in any direction. I was still extremely stiff and sore from working out 2 days before and had re-sprained my ankle. The day before, I had a day of what felt like I had depression - didn't want to do anything. Having my hair in a ponytail, I noticed WAY more streaks of grey in my hair. All week I had been exhausted, going to bed at 9pm! (when I usually stay up until midnight at least - what is that all about?!). I also had restless legs when trying to sleep (yes, it is a real thing.) What is going on?! Did my body really find out what day was coming? And, look at me - complaining about my ailments like an old person :) AAgggghhhh!

My sweet hubby came home early, brought roses, a snickers cake, and presents. Can't wait to get a pedicure! It'll be more like surgery with my horrible sandal feet! (See, there I go again...complaining!) Greg took care of the kids, gave me a massage, and ordered take-out. Love you Greggor! He is still bringing my requested cake today, since the place got it wrong yesterday. (If anyone has ever had chocolate-covered chocolate cheesecake from Thanksgiving Point you will know why I requested it!) Anyway, Greg has worked so hard this week, and then he works so hard for me. What a guy!

6 comments:

Beth said...: Your not old... but holy cow you are so photogenic! You look beautiful in this pic. Happy Birthday!; September 22, 2008 at 8:30 PM
Laura said...: Happy Birthday Erika! Did you ever think we'd get this old?
Laura; September 24, 2008 at 4:02 AM
howellblog said...: Glad you survived it. Ya- you don't look too sick. I know you were though. I felt for you! Welcome to my world! You have ailments you never had before. You often say, "What's that about- I never had that before!" Anyway, happy 30 again! Sure love ya! Suzy
p.s. Wish I was there, but then again- didn't want your gumboo!; September 25, 2008 at 3:03 PM
Julie Jardine said...: You are hallarious! But what I want to know is: what is a Snickers cake?
Hey, super cute blog!!!; October 29, 2008 at 8:44 PM
Julie Jardine said...: I forgot to give you my blog address:
lifeatthejardines.blogspot.com; October 29, 2008 at 8:50 PM
Wendy said...: Erika -- I just discovered your blog today -- and found this one and want to wish you a BE-LATED BIRTHDAY!!! I too, turned 30 earlier this year, and my body has it's own share of "mishaps" . Hope that it's been good so far.; November 14, 2008 at 6:04 PM

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