The Good- Attended a Halloween party at Maria's. A surprising percentage of people had no idea who I was supposed to be. C'mon, DCOE readers, isn't it obvious? Maria's sister Carmen was in town with her baby Jason, who is adorable and very good natured- the scary costumes didn't even make him cry.
My favorite costumes were Maria and Carmen's second outfits, masked and caped Mexican wrestlers.
The Bad: I was house-sitting for my parents so I spent most of the weekend camped out on the sofa in the suburbs and taking care of the elderly family dog.
The Ugly: OhmyGodyouguys.....I have a pinched nerve in my neck/shoulder and it hurts SO FUCKING BAD. The problem started earlier this week- I've been feeling pretty stressed lately (departmental seminar and thesis committee coming up), and I have the tendency to clench up and draw in my shoulders when I'm anxious. I was doing it in my sleep and all week, and my shoulders, neck, and collarbone have been sore. Last night, I fell asleep on the couch while watching the Sox and I must have exacerbated it, because it has been extremely painful all day. I sat out the second half of my soccer game, not because the soccer was making it worse (it didn't hurt any more than when I was standing still, so I figured that I might as well play), but because I was so distracted by the pain that I was playing like crap. I've been taking ibuprofen all day and it's feeling a little bit better. Does anyone have any advice? As far as I know, there's not much one can do and it should resolve on its own. I'm thinking about getting a massage or going to a physical therapist or something to see if they can loosen it up at all. I'm also considering popping a few of the family dog's prescription painkillers, but haven't stooped that low. Yet.
Anyways, fingers crossed for tonight, Sox fans!
6 comments:
It took me a while but Uma Thurman from pulp fiction?
Love it! I got it right away. What Uma character will you be next year?
Nice work, ladies.
Yes, this was the second time I've gone as an Uma Thurman character. Although when I went as Uma from Kill Bill, I slipped on some wet leaves at the end of the night and completely wiped out- managing to rip my costume and get blood on it. I could always recycle it and go as post-fight Uma.
it was good to see you!!
I can't wait for you to dye your hair black or dark brown, that color looks absolutely fabulous on you. I thought you said you were going as Carmen...ha ha...really, you should try your hair dyed dark. It is very becoming!
thanks Mrs. V! I tried to dye my hair black a couple of years ago but my hairdresser refused...she thought i would look too goth and convinced me to go auburn instead. still might have to try black at some point, though :)
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