For some reason Sunday night was rough. What makes me mad, is there was no reason for it to be that way. I had a great day (ignoring the stomach pain portion). Something I am beginning to notice about myself is that physical pain wear me down. My stomach has not improved, I have moments of light but then back to square one. That leads me to what I like to call self sabotage. I feel a feeling and rather than talking it out with someone, reaching out I dwell alone. I make stupid decisions when I am physically feeling terrible. Woof.
Moving on, in an ideal world I would like this week to just fast forward. Instead, I am going to focus on what I have to look forward to. I just experienced my last free weekend for the next month – yep the next month. Between traveling and working, my weekends in September are planned out to the max. Not ideal but got to roll with it. Ready for a Monday?
Marvelous… MY PARENTS AND SISTER may visit this upcoming long weekend. Eeeeeek I am seriously crossing my fingers over this because I need them to visit badly. Not only will they be bringing my couch but they will have a car aka I can shop for my apartment for the first time. It will be like I actually live here! Ha, but seriously I will just be more excited to see them than anything else. I think they will all stay in my apartment so giant one room sleepover. Giggle. Man, family is the best.
Marvelous… that my sister may accompany them. She goes abroad the second week of September meaning I won’t see her until Christmas. That is insane and the longest we will have not seen each other. Sad! The worst part is she is going somewhere without a lot of communication means (I mean she only gets one real shower a week!). I am happy for her though, I am proud of her for taking this abroad trip.
Marvelous… I may be (will be!) visiting my Aunt in NYC the third weekend of September. The bolt buses are $23 dollars round trip. Heck ya! I haven’t seen her in ages plus I think I need a break from work, routine and DC. It will be good for me. I keep telling myself that because I still haven’t fully booked it because I keep saying I should just stay here. I struggle with letting myself actually do something I want to do. Terrible quality of mine.
Marvelous… my legs have felt amazing on my runs. While my stomach refuses to stop the constant trips to the bathroom, my legs at least get this training game. Without the antibiotics they are feeling fresh and alive. Boo ya.
Marvelous… I got to spend time with this girl (oh and meet her freaking adorable dog). I am not the sappy type person but it is so nice to have someone that gets you, that you can text at any hour and you know she will respond, that you can tell anything and you know she won’t judge. I haven’t had someone like that in my life for a while. Not sure if it is because I am finally more open to friendships or it is just a new environment, new people that are doing me some good. Forever grateful to say the least.
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Questions: What is marvelous about your Monday? How do you overcome a mental battle?
That’s awesome hour family may be able to come visit!!! How exciting, family really is the best!
Whenever I’m faced with a mental battle, I usually talk to a friend or parent– venting usually helps me kill any stinkin thinkin
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Venting is key for me, I know reaching out to family and supports helps so much.
Oh that is awesome that your family is visiting
I get to see my Mum too this week and I haven’t seen her in ageeessss so I’m looking forward to it. I hope your sister has fun on her trip! You really should go to New York – I can’t wait till I’m in the US at the end of the year and I can go. I’m sure it’ll be brilliant! 
I can’t wait for that either for you! You will love it!
Mm, family visits are the best!
I’m lucky that my mom works 5 minutes away from where I live, so I see her/visit her often. Although I’m moving Saturday so that won’t apply anymore, unfortunately.
Oh no! What an awesome distance, sad it can’t last longer.
glad you get to finally shop!!! and I wish I had someone like that that you can text all the time and they won’t judge. /: I have good friends that I could do that with but I always feel like I’m bothering them.
It has always been that way for me, I am lucky to have found someone here. You will find someone soon!
fingers crossed!
Thank you!
It’s always nice to find comfort in family. It’s always hard to feel icky, but looking ahead and being optimistic is definitely the way to beat that. Keep your chin up!! Each day is one more step towards the tonnes of great things on your horizon!
What a great reminder, thank you Chelsie!
I hope you get to see your mum and sis!!’ your sisters trip sounds exciting! Glad your running is going well. Hopefully your stomach settles soon!
I hope I get to see them too!
Physical pain is hell,I agree with that. I always try to remind myself,though,that it will pass… But I still have to learn how to deal with it better,definitely.
I know how much your family means to you,so that’s awesome!
However,I am happy for you about your family (hopefully) visiting soon!
Thanks Kat, I know that physical pain is something a lot of people have to deal with so I should remember I am not alone. And people have it way worse!
Girllll you better take your little bootay to NYC!! I’m jealous you even have the opportunite, so WHEN YOU GO take lots of pictures so I can pretend I was there
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How friggen exciting about your parents hopefully coming to visit you. Time to break out all those snacks you have to review, and load on up on some pillows & have a pillow fight haha.
Where’s your sister studying abroad at?
She is going to Turks and Cacos (spelling?). Jealous for sure. She will be one tan babe. Ha, luckily the snacks are gone so I will have them properly stock me up with some real food. Yum. I am praying they come.
I thought I’d be tanning moving out here since it’s so hot & all, but man the heat is way too much for me. I’m still as white as ever
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I’m praying for ya too girl!
That is so great that your legs are feeling good on your runs. I really don’t like heading out on a run and having my legs feel like rusty lead pillars.
It is the worst, I am glad that the antibiotics are finally out.
Yay for the potential of your family visiting for the long weekend! I am crossing my fingers that they are able to
I am also so happy for you, that your legs are feeling great on runs, although jealous at the same time haha. I will juts have to live vicariously through you then!
When I am struggling with a mental battle, errr all of the time (heh), I talk to family, mom specifically. She can usually get me out of my own head
I am the same way, I know getting out of my own head is what I need so taking advantage of that and the supports I have is something I need to practice. I am excited for your nursing school to start.
Again – you and I are like the same person. I had a crummy weekend but I’m determined to make today marvelous!! And yay for family!! We had a family dinner last night and it definitely lifted my mood! I’m crossing my fingers that your momma and sis get to visit you!! xoxo
I channeled your inner positivism this day, I certainly needed a boost to get me started on the right foot.
I hope you get to see your family this weekend, especially your sister! I know you will miss her when she’s abroad especially with those conditions (btw, I love here CofC shirt. I want to get one myself but don’t know where to find one here). You should definitely visit NYC if it’s that cheap too! That’s not bad at all for a bus ticket and I’m sure NYC is incredible, I have never been to know.
Hope your tummy feels better soon!
I know, plus it would be to visit my aunt which would be amazing. I love their shirts, they are so freaking soft. I have way too many for not even going there. When my sister is back in CofC I am going to visit her and we should meet up!
Congrats oon the fresh legs!! Sounds like your runs are going really well. Just be patient with the stomach stuff. I know, it sucks, and you just want it to be over (trust me, I really do know) but it will all work out in the end
I hope so, I need your amazing patience in this process. I am impressed by you in that sense for sure!
so great your whole family will be coming!! Um I sort of want to crash your party in NYC and come find you and make you eat watermelon with me all day long! Ugh having stomach troubles sucks and you can’t seem to catch a break! Taking a probiotic and fish oil pills may help?
I have tried them both, I need a doctor and this has convinced me I need one. Do you live close to NYC? Because we should so play.
Chronic pain is the worst. It is so hard to feel good (mentally) when your body is suffering! I hope your stomach feels better soon!!! NYC is SO much fun (my twin sis lives there) and you’re gonna have a blast. Plus, it helps to have trips to look forward to
I hope I can get myself to buy the ticket. I agree, pain in any form is never fun. I think I am finally convinced I need to see a GI doctor.
woohoo! you’re coming to my state (NY) haha I hope you’re feeling better today
Writing about it or talking to my friends always helps my mental battle. I do tend to want to suffer alone in silence, but that NEVER NEVER helps.
That is my initial instinct too so you are not alone!
Hey, love reading all these Marvelous Monday posts, I haven’t really been into the whole blogging community thing but now I have been inspired after reading Katie’s blog, few others and now yours….Glad to hear your legs are ok on your runs, sorry to hear about the stomach issue though, hope it gets better. Anyway will stop ramble there… have to study blahh… Hope you don’t mind me following you!
Auds
I love new readers and bloggers! I am adding you to my reel so I can follow you! woot!
YAY for so much family time!
I hope, I hope. Crossing my fingers on this one.
Go to NYC! Bolt buses are one of the best parts about DC. They’re really not too bad and a cheap way to take a little vacation.
Gah I know I should,I just keep backing out of actually buying a ticket.
I’m so glad you were able to find some things to be thankful for/look forward to when you’re in the middle of feeling yucky. I know how hard that can me. Hang in there, babe!
xoxo
Oh and you need to go to NYC. Deal? Deal.
I need you to keep telling me this.
Yes ma’am. I can handle it.
Aw thanks girl, I seriously get so much inspiration from you!
OK so we might be in NYC at the same time!!! If we are we should try to meet up!
YAY for family coming to see you, I know you have been excited for that! Enjoy the family time this weekend! <3
Seriously? How awesome that would be, ps I have to tell you, I got some Hi I’m Skinny in the mail. I am in love, they have two gluten free flavors that won me over like no other.
I’m so glad your family is coming to visit you. Book that trip already girl!!!! I would kill to be able to hang out in NYC!
I know, I just keep second guessing the money I have to spend. Eek, I should just do it.
I had blog friend visit today! So fun!!! Have fun with the fam!
That sounds amazing! I love meeting blog friends in person, the best.
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Keep your head up girl! As they (who’s “they” I don’t know…) say: “this too shall pass.” It will! It’s great that you have such a strong support system. Family is everything and they can really pull you through any dark time in life. Hope this week is better!
That is my favorite quote and one of my mantras, thanks for the reminder lovely!
That’s awesome that you have so much family time to look forward to, enjoy it!! It’s such a blessing to have a family who all gets along and appreciates each other.
I really am hoping they come. I need them to!
Love it…
There are only so many tomorrows!!
True that, sista!!
Happy Monday!
Aw man thanks Anna, got to keep the positivity up!
Crossing my fingers for you that the visit works out! I guess I missed you being sick, but hope your stomach gets better real quick! And yay for NYC, maybe a change of scenery will be just what you need!! xo
I hope I can get myself to purchase the ticket. Thanks for all the support!