Moving Out of the Mess

This was the worst "monthly" I've had to date.  My energy is perking up a bit and I hope my mood evens outs this week too.  I took THREE days off from working out (one was scheduled) -- that's how low my energy was and I'm still not totally back.  I could've pushed, but pushing didn't feel right this time.

My guess is it was brought on by a month of physical stressors.  I'm super duper sensitive to most everything right now.  I think the hard, long hike was the final physical straw.  I was so exhausted after, I could barely function, but I wasn't able to recover for a couple of days.

Anyway ...

Then I did a thing yesterday.  Agreed to a very old, sick foster.  She might need both eyes removed.  AND, very few people are adopting right now because life is busy again.  She's probably going to be with us for a few months.  Eeeek.  Shelters are full and I couldn't let this poor baby sit scared and sick in a shelter.  That's what our Monti was facing too and it pulled at my heart.

This is a a trial to see if we can foster and go to Asheville too.  I'm nervous I made a crappy decision -- bit off more than I can chew.  But, I couldn't say no -- poor sweet girl.  Naming her Polly like Polly Pocket.  She goes to the vet this morning and probably to us by the end of the week (right before our drive to Asheville -- ugh).  That makes me super nervous about her as a flight risk (not knowing her at all).  Can you tell my mood is in full swing?!?

My "rest" week is over and this week is back to full days.  It feels overwhelming because my hormones are still playing with me and my mood.  Best thing I can do is get back to a healthy routine and let my body calm down.  I have years ahead before this settles and I need to learn to function with the swings.

Sorry for the hormone-channel talk over and over, but, it's what's happening right now.

Early, early car appointment this morning.  I'll get some reading time while I wait.  Hopefully, it's the hour they say it'll be (usually double the time).  

My intention this week is to get my mood (anxiety) under control.  I'm flying high in the worry department  for no real reason.  Hormones and thoughts.  I can do this.  Have a good Monday.  Later gators.