January 17, 2007
Thirteen Ways to get Stressed Out Just in case You Already Aren’t
We are returning to Romania tomorrow (Thursday). It is a long and tiring 24 hour journey. Packing always stresses me out. I am not even going to talk about that here. Actually, I am not as stressed as usual but here are some ways to accomplish that.
1. Fill up a whirl pool bathtub to soothe aching muscles and find out there’s only enough hot water for half the tub.
2. Get in anyway, thinking it’s enough for a short bath only to find out the drain is leaking.
3. Stay in until you freeze half to death hoping the hot water heater will recover.
4. Pour in more water and discover there’s still no more hot water.
5. Get out and trip over a basket and land on the floor. Basket’s broken but no bones thankfully.
6. Discuss lack of hot water with husband and dad.
7. Realize that the hot water heater must be replaced.
8. Get up the next morning and your best resource for a shower is a pot of water boiled on the stove.
9. Go shopping with an eight year old girl who is fashion conscious but not dollar conscious.
10. Discover that the hot water heater will not be replaced before your return trip to Romania.
11. Realize your hair is way too long and your hairstylist is on maternity leave until April
12. Resume habit of drinking caffeinated beverages because you feel stressed which only makes you more stressed.
13. Worry about all the things that you wanted to get to take to Romania with you but you didn’t because of lack of time, money or memory.
We should arrive in Constanta around 1 PM Central time on Friday. Your prayers are appreciated. Thanks!
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Comments
January 17, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by YellowRose
I stress out too when I have to pack....and I always pack too much!!! LOL
Have a safe trip!
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January 18, 2007 - I can't even imagine
Posted by MuckFootMom
I can't imagine trying to figure out how to pack for that sort of a trip. LOL, Maybe that's why God hasn't sent our family anywhere. I can understand how the caffeine would call at a time like that, especially stressed and knowing you'd be traveling for long hours. I would find it hard not to go back to it, then, too. So far I'm still caffeine-free. I like your ticker for it, maybe I should do that, too!
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January 18, 2007 - one day
Posted by ClagettsFLStyle
you will look back on this list and have a good giggle.
Not that that helps for today though... I will pray for you my dear sister.
Just Say No to those caffenated drinks. LOL.Get yourself some soda, but just not with caffine. :-)
Much love and prayers.
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January 18, 2007 - Oh dear!!
Posted by kateyz
I have quite a funny picture of you all lining up for your pot of hot water. I know what it's like to be without hot water for a few days, it's such an inconvenience!!
I pray you will have a safe trip back to Romania.
many blessings
Kathleen
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January 18, 2007 - Dane Bramage says
Posted by Anonymous
I hope you get de-stressed soon! Thanks for visiting my Thursday Thirteen #26 <a href="http://danebramage.blogspot.com/"> 13 Favorite Bible Verses Edition</a>
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January 18, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Oh you poor dear! Foiled bubble baths are terribly disappointing, but then to find out you had no hot water at all... Yikes.
I hope your trip goes well.
Caryle http://carylerg.livejournal.com
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January 18, 2007 - Thursday Thirteen
Posted by Raggedy
My prayers go out to you.
Safe Journey.
Thank you for visiting my TT.
Take Care and be safe.
Happy TT'ing
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January 18, 2007 - Great TT
Posted by Anonymous
It sounds like you are having the type of weeks I am having lately. For a great place to air your "grievances" try my "Sundays Festivus" I just started it 2 weeks ago and it is so much fun! Your TT would be perfect for it!
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January 19, 2007 - T13
Posted by Caylynn
Yikes! I had to laugh at the first few items on your list, although I know they must not seem funny at the time. I hope you have a safe trip! Take care.
Caylynn: http://caylynn.blogspot.com
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January 19, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Galatians69
You poor Woman! What a terrible bath!!
Praying for your return trip to Romania.
~ Rachelle
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January 19, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by elementaryhistoryteacher
Thanks for visiting my TT. Wow, it sounds like quite a journey to Romania. I don't think I could do it...I fuss and fume just to take the short ride to school each morning.
I hate it when I don't have enough hot water for a nice long soak. Right now I have a coffee table in my garden tub so I can't. Long story about the coffee table...I won't go there.:)
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January 22, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by timbuck2mom
I enjoyed reading your list. It brought a smile to my face. I LOVE hot showers. I've had similar experiences, jumping into the shower to warm up my bones, only to find the hot water almost all gone due to someone else having the same urge. Ugh!
From reading your recent posts, I am hoping you get your much needed rest soon.
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March 29, 2007 - Drum bun & Happy Easter !
Posted by UpperDog
Yep, it's nice to be home with Easter !
DRUM BUN !!
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