[~Christina]

As a few of you know I am down in Florida seeing the kids with my husband. This is our 3rd day here.

So far I have spend a day in a theme park walking running zooming on roller coasters with my daughter for 12 hours.

Fibro pain from hell (expected)

Spend the next day running all over shopping and eating and walking. Helped my daughter decide on what gun she wanted it was her Christmas gift. (Yes I am a responsible gun owner and she is also)

Wanted to spend today pretty much laying around hoping to relieve some of the horrid Fibro pain ( did I mention?) lol . That did not happen, went running around with the step son and his fiancee. Then out to dinner to
this very pricey Sushi place ,, I don't eat Sushi..not at all.. So I was good to go with a couple of Martinis.

Fibro pain from hell , did I mention?

Tomorrow is packed with more running and Dinner with an old friend. My husband is going to take his boys and do something manly.

My Daughter and I have decided while I am here to get our matching tattoos done (dragonfly's in honor of my father) Have decided to also smoke some pot ( it's been 20+ years since I have) Hopefully it will help my Fibro pain.

Ok I know reading this over some of you might think that I am a tad Manic.. But No not so.. I am overdoing everything physically , that was expected(happens every trip) I'm doing just fine mentally.. and I have been for months now that I think about it. Maybe its the right meds ? Maybe its the way I am coping better? Maybe it's the way I don't stress and worry about being Bipolar? Or when and if my mood will change? Sure I still have my hallucinations.. They aren't a bother so no need to treat them.

I may very well crash once this vacation is over and I'm back home. No sense being concerned about the "What if" now. What I do know is I have Chronic pain daily. I don't flip out anymore. I just accept and cope.

Anyway... Things are good !

[manicminer]

Sounds FANTASTIC! Glad to hear you're enjoying your vacay

[~Christina]

Thanks Manic !!! I am I most certainly am Hope you are doing well

[roads]

Sorry the weathers's been so beastly. It's supposed to be drier and warmer in the next couple of days. I'm counting on it. Summer like thunder storms yesterday in 50- degree weather ... What was that?
I'm hearing Bette Davis calling me a sissy, I think Im watching her interviews with Mr. Cavett about getting old too often. We have them at the library.
Roadie

[hamster-bamster]

I am so sorry your fibro pain is going through the roof!

[Trippin2.0]

So glad you are enjoying your vacation! Wish the fibro would back fk up tho. So cool that you guys are getting matching tattoos, and even better that you are doing well despite the pain.

[~Christina]

Roadie . Yeah the weather .. I was like "what the hell" LOL but it's snowing at home so this is good for me !

Hamster , thanks ! I have chronic pain.. I have just accepted that it will be with me. So I cope and keep moving on. Somedays I will be in bed crying , But not now not while I have time with the kids, I refuse to let pain ruin my trip . I will probably crash big time once we get home. I hope your trip is going well also .

Trippin .. Yes ! I have told Fibro to get lost in many foul words LOL Im guessing that getting the tattoo could be a tad more painful because of it . It's an important thing so Fibro can kiss my a ss

[Miss Laura]

More,

You sound like your having a fab time!! Why not your allowed to I am just sorry your in quite some pain. My Sister has ME and she use to be in major pain. Not so much anymore only when we have major winters which isn't often anymore. I understand the pain. The whole twin thing comes into it.... I knew when she was in pain.... I am glad she is better though

Look forward to reading how the remainder of your holiday goes

[purpledaisy]

Glad you're having fun (except that fibro pain).

My goodness. You're going to need a vacation to recover from your vacation.

How do you find pot? I've never been around it and have no idea where to find it. Do you find someone who looks like a pot-head and ask them to hook you up?

[~Christina]

Laura
I am so sorry about your sister. I am enjoying myself despite the pain ! Too hell with the pain!

Hey Purple ! Yes I will pay for all this fun I am having... I will just shut up and cope with it then. lol I would have no idea where to aquire pot. My daughter knows people LOL .

[~Christina]

Ran all over today! Took about a 2 hour break and then headed out to meet an ole friend of mine for dinner...

He's a wonderful human being ! We spent a little over 5 hours talking laughing and just having fantastic conversations about all kinds of things. We finally realized its been 10-11 years since we last saw each other in person we will not let that happen again.

Yet another pretty much non stop day full of fun, pain and my absolute refusal to let my pain interfere with my plans !

I fully expect to pay for all this nonstop running ,fun and downright craziness ... Its Okay tho... ya only live once .. right ?

[hamster-bamster]

I was thinking of you yesterday when I woke up with stomatitis which is very painful. I determined to be like you and still have my fun.

[~Christina]

Got up today ..dragged my *** out for breakfast and finally hit the wall of pain I knew was coming. Had my husband drop me off at the hotel were I promptly cried sobbed ranted many foul words and finally after 3+ hours I just cried myself to sleep

Woke up a couple hours later, Pain is still horrible but I no longer want to jump in front of a bus .. ** sigh**

But ! Its okay because I still have lots to do this week and will just keep on overdoing it

[Trippin2.0]

You are one amazing lady! The 'jump infront of the bus' feeling I relate to. Sometimes I'm tempted by the urge to cut open my back so the pain will seep out... But I can understand why you wont let it deter you tho, lastnight I danced till the cows came home, knowing full well my fibro was gonna kick me in the butt, I dont regret it 1 bit! You can do it hun, vacation is meant to be enjoyed! I'm thinking of you and pray you find some type of relief

[~Christina]

Also... Marijuana.... Does decrease Fibro pain !

[roads]

Just keep it under wraps--our governor needs all he can get & would love to confiscate yours

[~Christina]

LOL !!! Yeah I'm sure he does.

It was a one time thing. It did lower my pain level but only for about 2 hours tops. Certainly not worth it for me.