That's just swell

[clevermanka]

I do not feel good.

I'm swollen like whoa. Woke up this morning already swollen. Thirty-nine inches around my navel (that's over my shirt, but still). My usual navel measurement is around 32". I don't know if this the new supplements I'm taking or that I'm eating like crap lately (for my value of "crap").

Last night's yoga was difficult. I was slightly out of breath and my arms were exhausted after five sun salutations. My left side was weak and unstable in the standing poses. My back twinged coming out of every lunging stance.

I didn't sleep well because of mild but constant stomach discomfort, which I carried around pretty much all day yesterday. I had a little bit of pain after I took this morning's supplements, but that seems to have calmed down, even if the swelling hasn't.

This weekend I tried a baking soda clarifying treatment on my hair which pulled out a lot of build-up (the paste that fell out of my hair afterward was a disgusting yellowish-pink) but also pulled out a lot of my curl. I'm not happy about that and I'm not sure how to get the curl back. I'm treating it every day with a curl-enhancing conditioner and then my usual curl lotion, but it's still pretty limp. MERMAID HAIR NO MORE.

I took photos of my outfits last week and yesterday, but the camera I used is such crap that the photos were useless. I couldn't tell in some photos if those were skirts with tights or just leggings and I was the one wearing the clothes. So I need to use the better camera--which a problem because it's a big digital SLR thing and not a teeny click-and-shoot so it'll block a portion of my body--or deal with using a timer so I can use flash instead of shooting myself in the mirror. Or do both. UGH. I am not sure I'm that committed to documenting my fashion statements, y'all.

The CSSF summer stuff is rolling in. I told mckitterick that this was my last year helping out with housing stuff. I won't do it anymore. It makes me miserable. Sucks for him, but I'm not willing to sacrifice my happiness on that altar anymore.

On top of all of that, I'm kind of broke. I spent more money last month than I realized, and I'm due to buy a hog in the next couple weeks. Time for austerity measures.

Some small good news, at least. I got the referral to see the MovNat guy at Elite Physical Therapy in Kansas City. He had an opening for tomorrow at 5pm so I took it even though it means driving to KC twice in two days.

Today's Tumblr collection is Tuesday, April 28: Nature.

Update: One of our lecturers just made me feel better about life. He came into my office and said "Manka, this is a weird question, but I feel like of anyone here, you might be able to help me. Do you have any dental floss?" And because I floss like it's my religion, I did.

Take your victories where you can, folks.

Update 2: Just finished lunch and here come the stomach cramps again.



Okay, so Resolution Time. Squeaky-clean eating habits for the next week so I can figure out if it's my shitty eating lately (so many nuts/dried fruit treats) or the new supplementation program.

Comments

[sherwood21.livejournal.com]

Ugh, I'm so sorry you feel bad. :(

Those nature pictures are STUNNING. And also hilarious. "Nature will kill you and make new things from you."

I'm glad you got the referral for the MovNat guy!

I have a couple of point & shoot cameras that you are welcome to borrow and try out, to see if you like them better than your current point & shoot. Because setting up a tripod & dragging out the big camera does sound a bit much.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the camera offer, bb. I think it's a lighting issue, though, that can't be overcome with a point-and-shoot's limited depth of field. The light in the sewing room is fine for tasks, but it doesn't illuminate the mirror well enough to get a photo (without a flash, and flash + mirror = not helpful).

Yes, I am, honestly, amazed that the referral went through. Especially considering they're on the Missouri side. SMALL VICTORIES.

[gentlespirit.livejournal.com]

Is "due to buy a hog" a euphemism?

I hope you feel better soon!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Eeek. No, it isn't...erm. I'm not vegetarian by a long shot. But I buy my meat from local ranchers who have ethical policies. The farm that raises the pigs I eat is taking this spring's hogs to process sometime in the next week or so.

And thank you, I hope so, too!

[kazoogrrl.livejournal.com]

I gave hog envy.

[gentlespirit.livejournal.com]

Ah, that makes so much sense! I was thinking "But I don't think she lives on a farm, where is she going to keep it??" Right, not raising a hog, then!

[mundungus42.livejournal.com]

Oh boo, I'm sorry you're feeling so lousy. *hugs* Have a hamster with a trumpet.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I am getting a broken picture box instead of a hamster! TRAGEDY.

[mundungus42.livejournal.com]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Does this work: http://cityrag.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/hamster-band.jpg

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

OMG LOOKIT 'IM TOOTING 'IS ICKLE TOOT

[mundungus42.livejournal.com]

I iz preferring folk muzzik.



Or if that doesn't load: http://cdn.twentytwowords.com/wp-content/uploads/Rat-Band-06-634x476.jpg?b8896f

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

I hope you feel better soon.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Thank you, hon.


Reminder to self: I had shit days in the past, I will have shit days in the future, this is just a shit day and I might have another shit day tomorrow but eventually it will not be a shit day and that is why I keep on keeping on.

[kazoogrrl.livejournal.com]

Ugh, suck! I'm hoping this passes quickly.

Oh, remember the discussion we had about camping and periods? Well GUESS WHAT I getto do this weekend, and even better, my troupe is performing two days at the festival.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

[kazoogrrl.livejournal.com]

Bingo

[write-out.livejournal.com]

Lee Pace...sigh...

I'm sorry you're having the stomach issues and I hope the clean eating helps you narrow down what's causing them. Damn bodies.

I hope your appointment tomorrow goes well; I'm glad that referral worked out!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Lee Pace is just luminous in that movie. God. So beautiful.

[chalcedonygrey.livejournal.com]

Gack! [hugs?] That sounds miserable like gummy umber.

Shiny wishes for feeling better soon.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

NOOOOOO!! I hope this isn't fallout from boxing/body stress.

Those nature rix.. wow. Was it deliberate that the majority of them were Very Big Rocks?

Sad about your hair.. does it need more acid balance in the moisture? I use baking soda in the hot tub when I need to raise the alkalinity quickly, but it isn't great for my skin, so I have to let it "settle" before getting back in.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Well the new supplement is (you'll be shocked) for yeast overgrowth. So yeah, apparently this is die-off. GOOD TIMES.

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

Blergh. :weak fistbump: stomach issues.
We haz em.

[splix.livejournal.com]

Stupid bodies. :(((

Wait. A hog? Like...a pig, or a motorcycle?

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

A pig! =D From a local ranch. Best. Pork. Ever.

[aprilstarchild.livejournal.com]

RAT PLAYING A BANJOOO

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I know, right? Rats, man. RAAAAAAAAAAAATS.

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

I hope that you're feeling much better today! <3

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Yes! Figured out what is probably the culprit (posting about that today) and will make appropriate adjustments to my supplement schedule!

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

Yay!! I'm so glad you figured it out!