Answers, Winners and a Bad Case of PMS

If you are in hurry, you may just want to skip this post because it is a doozy.

Ever since I got back on Monday from the vacation I’ve been feeling out of it.  I haven’t been wanting to do much of anything.  Everything and everyone is driving me crazy.  I’ve been on edge and I just can’t take it anymore.

Today I was doing one of those paid online surveys.  They are usually pretty quick and easy, plus you get a few extra bucks for completing them.  Well, I guess I’ve never done one when I’ve been in full blown PMS mode because I thought I was going smash my laptop to pieces if they asked me one more stupid question.  How many different ways can you describe a bottle of shampoo? 

I know what you are thinking.  Why didn’t you just close the survey down and not do it if it was so frustrating.   Well I kept thinking, oh I’ve gone this far I may as well just finish the damn thing now.  Every time I thought it would end it just kept going on and on and on.  I was shaking and having a hard time catching my breath by the end because I was so mad. 

I went into the bathroom and closed the door and cried.  I just felt like I wanted to jump out of my own skin.  Have you ever felt that way?  

I calmed down and then went and got the phone.  I called my wonderful GYN doctor to beg him to write me a prescription for some sort of medication to get me through this time of the month.  We had talked about it before, but I was always like, “Oh it isn’t that bad.  I can get through it.”

You know what?  I can’t get through it anymore.  I’m at my wit’s end and I need to not feel this way anymore.  I had to leave a message with the nurse (who most likely thought I was crazy) and he will call tomorrow.   And hopefully I will never have to feel this way again.

Needless to say, I haven’t been around to many of your blogs lately.  I just don’t feel up to it and I hope that you understand.  Once I am heavily a little medicated I will probably once again feel like socializing.  Until then, I’m sorry.

Let’s move right along to the winners of the giveaways.

Giveaway #1:  Starbuck’s Gift Card

Thank you all so much for taking the time to do a little shower curtain shopping for me.  There were so many great suggestions that I hadn’t even considered.  I have started narrowing them down, but I haven’t decided on one yet.  Once I do,  I promise that I will let you all know and announce the winner.

Giveaway #2:  Disney Gift Card 

I read through the Disney entries yesterday and was blown away by all the great little stories you all shared with me about  Disney World.  It really is such a magical place.  On days like today, all I need to do is put on my Magic Kingdom park music cd and it makes me feel at least a little better.

Anyway, thank you to everyone who entered and I really appreciate those of you that blogged about the contest and signed up for my newsletter.   

The winner of the Disney Gift Card goes to WaWa (no blog).  Congratulations–I’ll be in touch to get your mailing address so I can send you out your card.

Giveaway #3:  Barnes and Nobles Gift Card 

Surprisingly, there were only a couple of people who guessed the truth to the Fact or Fiction game.  I drew names from a hat and the winner of those lucky guessers was Jennifer (again, no blog).  Congratulations!  I’ll email you to get your mailing address.

Before I reveal the truth, let me also thank you for the great book recommendations.  I’m really looking forward to reading a few of those.

Here are the answers to the game:

FACT OR FICTION?

1. One of my favorite fruits is the cantaloupe and one of my least favorites is the pear.

Not true.  I think cantaloupes are pretty much disgusting.  I do like pears, though.

2. My favorite show is General Hospital. I tivo it and watch it almost every night before going to bed.

I did watch General Hospital back in 90’s when Sonny/Brenda/Jax were having their love triangle.  Every once in awhile I will turn it on just to see what is going on with the characters and not much has changed from the last time I watched it.  The same is true for Days of Our Lives.  The acting is pretty bad for the most part and the storylines are not as entertaining as I remember.  So, no this one is not true.

3. If I was given the choice to live in the middle of the city or the middle of the country, I would choose the country.

False.  The idea of having a lot of land to take care of just intimidates me.  Plus, although I’m not overly friendly with my neighbors, I like knowing that they are there.  It is like a security blanket to me.

4. My least favorite household chore is unloading the dishwasher.

 Do I love doing it?  No, but I can think of about ten other chores that I dislike doing more.  The fact is that unloading the dishwasher only takes a few minutes each day to do.  Plus, I’m just so thankful to have this wonderful invention at my disposal.  The person who invented the dishwasher deserves a Nobel Peace Prize.  Brilliant!! 

5. If I were to win the lottery, the first place I would go would be England.

Nope.  First stop would be New York City to go on a shopping spree.  Then we would hop on a plane to Hawaii for a very long vacation.

6. I had open heart surgery as a child.

Total lie! I did have a procedure done to my heart in my twenties, but it was definitely NOT open heart surgery.  

7. I have seen every Ryan Gosling movie ever made.

This is where I lose all credibility as being Ryan’s number one stalker.  I have to admit that I have missed a couple of his films.  I know, isn’t that crazy?!!  There are a few really old movie on his imdb page that I haven’t seen yet plus I haven’t watched Slaughter Rule (I just can’t stand football).  I feel like I’m letting you guys down by admitting this but it is the truth. 

8. I got pregnant with my son on a trip to Vegas.

TRUTH!!!!  We were on our last vacation before having kids.  It was actually our first time trying to get pregnant.  I never thought it would happen so fast, but it did. 

9. Jack Johnson is my favorite singer.

Hello!  This was an easy one.  Anyone who read this post knows it is John Mayer!

10. I wake up everyday around 6:30am. Mornings are my favorite time of the day.

This is such a lie I thought my keyboard was going to catch on fire when I typed it.  Just saying I’m not a morning person seems like the understatement of the year.  I hate it. Hate it.  Hate it.

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This concludes the bloggy giveaway festivities (and the longest post EVER!!). I hope you won a few things. 

Speaking of winning, I am the winner of a new blog design from Ruby and Roja Design.  I am so excited, but also clueless about what I want.  I mean, hello?!!!   I can’t even pick out a shower curtain.  How am I ever going to decide on something as important as a blog design.  Clearly,  I need serious help. 

August 7, 2008 | Filed Under Bloggy Giveaways, I'm A Complainer | 15 Comments 

What Doesn’t Work For Me Wednesday: PMS

This week for Work’s for Me Wednesday we are supposed to write about something that doesn’t work for us.  Oh, this should be simple.  There are so many things that aren’t working for me in my life. 

Finances, check.  Weight gain, check.  Messy house, check.  Oh the list could go on and on.

However, the first thing that comes to mind right now that really isn’t working for me is PMS.  Every month it blows into town like a tornado and wreaks havoc on my life.  Not only am I incredibly crazy moody during this time,  I’m also exhausted and can’t seem to think straight. 

I know I’m not alone and that this is probably just something that goes along with being a woman.  Just deal with it, right?  I guess I’m wondering if any of you have found a way to do this.  Even if it isn’t a cure, have you found something to lessen the symptoms a bit?   I’m just so sick of feeling miserable for a week (sometimes 2) before my period.  

Even if you don’t have any advice for me about PMS, I’d still love to hear from you.  Just some words of assurance that I’m not alone would be great.   Unless of course you are a guy, then I don’t want to hear anything from you because you are the enemy.  At least for today’s post.  After this, feel free to comment all you wish.  ;-) 

To see more of these What doesn’t WFMW posts, visit Rocks In My Dryer. 

If you haven’t heard this song by Dolly Parton, check out the PMS Blues:

 

May 6, 2008 | Filed Under Works for Me Wednesday | 22 Comments