 | 17 Oct 08 |
It’s been a hell of a couple of weeks, and I’m coming down the crazy stretch: tomorrow my youngest daughter is getting married! To add more stress to the mix, my lap top crashed last Thursday and I have been plugging along on hubby’s PC.
I have spent very little time online and while I am a dunce for not backing up my hard drive, I am not a complete idiot! All of my books are on a flash drive. But back to the hardly being on line this past week: I like it, I love it, I want some more of it. I’m actually getting other stuff done, like all of the last minute details of a wedding.
My girlfriend asked me the other day, “How are you doing?”
I answered, “I’m tired, I’m stressed and I’m broke.”
I’ll be job hunting on Monday after I crash and burn on Sunday.
All of that said, I picked my brother up at the airport yesterday morning. As I stood on the curb hugging him, it was like all of the stress was squeezed out of me. I took a deep breath, exhaled slowly and felt as if the weight of the world had been lifted off my shoulders. And with all of the errands, phones calls and fires I had to put out, nothing fazed me. My bro was here and there was nothing that was going to spoil my time with him.
We don’t get together nearly enough, and we both pledged that we would change that. And we will, neither one of us are getting younger.
So, while the hubster is usually my go-to calm-me-down guy, because he is caught up in the same craziness as me, my bro’ stepped up.
Who is your calming force?
Karin*
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I don’t know if I have a go-to guy for stressing out. I don’t have as much stress in my life as you do. Petting my cat and walking my dog are pretty calming. Reading a book is good.
It seems like the wedding is happening so fast! It’s going to be fabulous! I’m looking forward to seeing the pictures.
by Edie October 17th, 2008 at 3:12 amMy husband is my go-to stress relief person most of the time, but also a few friends–there’s just nothing quite like friends who’ve been through highs and lows with you, who know you well enough to let you vent, let you make mistakes, and stand by you through it all. Those are worth all of the gold in the world.
I was just wondering when the wedding was–I’m so impressed you’re coherent enough to write such a great blog, Karin! I think I’d have been a babbling mess by this point, especially if I was a mom of the bride. Good luck–I know it’s all going to turn out beautifully.
by toni mcgee causey October 17th, 2008 at 6:30 amKarin,
My go to people would be my husband, my mother-in-law, and my best friend.
As we all know you rock under pressure. I’m so glad your books were saved. We need our Karin book fixes on a pretty regular basis.
All my best to you and the family this weekend. Just remind your daughter to enjoy the day and don’t sweat the small stuff. That goes for you and Gary too.
by HollyD October 17th, 2008 at 6:44 amEnjoy the wedding! So glad your brother is there to be your go-to guy. I don’t think I have a go-to guy … can I borrow your bro when you’re done with him?
by wendy roberts October 17th, 2008 at 6:54 amHey Karin, glad your brother arrived! My go-to people are my hubby, daughters, and writing friends. And just being around the grandkids is a huge hug. My little world keeps me afloat!
by LaDonna October 17th, 2008 at 8:45 amKarin, bless your heart and bless your brother. Like you, my husband is always there for me but sometimes it feels good to have that brother (or sister) who grew up with you be the one to provide back up.
by Debra Webb October 17th, 2008 at 9:12 amCan’t wait to see you tomorrow!!!
You’ll be great, you handle stress like a pro. Your daughter is going to be beautiful.
by Allison Brennan October 17th, 2008 at 10:12 amCongratulations Karin! I’m sure it will be an amazing ceremony and a kick ass party!
I wish I could stay off the internet, but I can’t make myself! then I get sucked into the depressing financial news and bum myself out. not the best way to foster creativity, which I need A LOT of lately as I try to corral my WIP to the finish line.
As for a calming influence? Probably my husband or my mom. I’m a little high strung, and they’re both very good at talking me down from the tree.
by Jami Alden October 17th, 2008 at 10:58 amAs you well know, I’ve always said I was the rock between the fruit loops. I come from a very depressive, bi-polar, downright nutty family. So, in times of stress, the hubby is my anchor to reality. I would cease to exist without him.
by Amanda October 17th, 2008 at 11:49 am
I miss my anchor, you have him right now.
by Mary October 17th, 2008 at 12:08 pmKarin this is so exciting for you and your daughter! I hope it’s a perfect day for her!
I go to my husband, family and/or friends. What would we do without those people in our lives?.
by Jen Apodaca October 17th, 2008 at 1:01 pmKarin, I think you are handling it all VERY well. What a stressful time, but congrats to you and your lovely daughter. Tell her congrats from me.
by Natalie October 17th, 2008 at 2:09 pmMy hubster is my stabilizing influence as a bitchin’–er, sounding–board.
by Margaret A. Golla October 18th, 2008 at 5:23 amHave a happy wedding day! Since your daughter is cut from the same DNA as you are, I imagine she will handle everything, even the bad stuff, with grace and aplomb.
I have three sisters and three brothers. But my oldest sister Gail is my strength. I just have hear her voice and I’m on the downside of a calming slide. She’s always affected me that way. She never seems to get upset, holds her ground on family issues, and is our rock. Like you I don’t get to see her enough, she’s in Minnesota. We try to get together once a year, and managed it this year in San Diego. I miss her terribly. I think I’ll call her today…Enjoy the wedding…I know you will. And congrats…
by LeeLee October 18th, 2008 at 6:28 amcongrats to your daughter, your son in law, and for you and Officer Friendly for surviving.
I’m not sure I have a go to guy, my husband listens, and then I climb in my hot tub.
by Cele October 19th, 2008 at 9:07 amYay! the wedding was a success! Now, I’m off to sleep for a week!
xoxo karin*
by Karin Tabke October 19th, 2008 at 3:22 pm