I learned something very important today. Waking up, working my ass off for 6+ hours and not having eaten anything is a very, very bad thing.
This morning I got up way too early for a Saturday to help my very best friend with the basketball clinic with M*agic Johnson. I rushed out the door this morning without eating anything thinking that I would just eat something there. That would have been a wonderful idea if I had time. The minute I walked in the door at 7:15am until I finally walked to my car at 2pm I was working and running around. It was well worth it, believe me. I got to see my best friend doing what she is best at: advocating for the youth in our community. It was wonderful to see her working so hard for those kids and I have never been more proud to call her my friend.
Back to not eating....Oh, that was a very bad thing. I learned that when I have not eaten (or had anything to drink) all day I get very grumpy. And me being grumpy is not a good thing. Usually when I am grumpy one small thing will make me cry and then it's all over with.
After I left the basketball clinic I had planned on driving up to MG's house to stay the night. I called her and told I was too tired to do anything. She decided to come down and take me to lunch.
The other thing I learned today is: Lobster is the perfect solution to any of my problems. Yes, MG took me for a lunch that consisted of lobster. God, it was good. But in the middle of my meal I thought of something (not too sure what it was) and I just start crying. MG was wonderful in just listening to me and reassuring me that I do have a lot going on and all these emotions are normal. You know, I hate to cry when I am eating, especially when it's lobster.
OK, I have some exciting news. MG has created a blog. I am so excited about her venture into bloggerland and I hope you will go over and make her feel welcome. I know several of you think I should give MG a different name, but I kind of like MG as her nickname. You will find out what her real name is by going to her blog.
And one of my very good friends just had a baby yesterday. You must go check out Amy and Chris' beautiful little girl Charlotte. She is one of the most alert and active newborns I have ever seen. So go and wish Charlotte a very Happy Birthday.
Oh, and one more thing: M*agic Johnson did make eye contact with me (he was like 5 feet from me) and said HI. So, not only did I get to meet him, but he said HI to me. I thought it was pretty cool.
9 comments:
Ugh. When I don't eat I get grouchy AND sick. I've done the same thing a couple time recently, and I really, really regretted it. I have to say that lobster would be my choice of cure, too!! Will MG come feed me next time??? ;-) And I promise to not cry. Well, except with pleasure!
Very cool about the encounter with M.J. Doesn't he have an unbelievable smile?
I think Magic Johnson would be five feet from me even if we were standing right next to each other. Basketball players make me feel so short!!
When my blood sugar plummets, watch out. It is not a pretty sight to be sure. Glad you got food and a good cry!
Caroline, any problems with blood sugar or diabetes? Fran is diabetic and gets VERY grouchy when her blood sugar goes low if she doesn't eat.
sassy--yes, I do have diabetes. It's been under control with diet and exercise and sometimes I forget about it. I bet that is what happened yesterday. thanks for saying something because now I need to be more aware of this..
Working all day and not eating is no good! Glad the lobster made it better!
I learned a long time ago - no eating - no bueno!
MMMMmmmmmLobster - MG is good people!
Yay for lobster and for being that close to Magic! Cool!
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