I'm pretty sure that there is something wrong with me. If I don't write every single thing that I need to do in my calendar, on a sticky note (love those new Super Sticky Sticky Notes!), on a scratch piece of paper, on my hand, anywhere, I will absolutely be sure to forget about it. I have forgotten more things since moving here to Scottsdale than any other time in my life (maybe my subconscious agreeing with me about not wanting to live here - but that's a whole other post for another time...) I have been late to even more things because people call me (thank god for that!) and remind me I'm supposed to be somewhere right now. So, then I run around crazy trying to get ready to leave and drag whatever child (poor Elizabeth - it's usually her stuff) out the door and drive like a bat out of hell to get wherever it is I'm supposed to be.

Last night I got a call from the parent hosting our 1st girl scout meeting asking me if I was coming or not. "Oh shit!" was my response because, again, I forgot that we were supposed to have a meeting to let the girls decide what badges they want to complete this year. I'm in the middle of making dinner, in my pajamas, face washed, really in no way ready to be seen in public. However, I throw on a pair of capris, tank top, close-toed shoes (because my toes are gross and I really need a pedicure), lip gloss, whip up a quick burrito for each child and throw Elizabeth in the car. The mom only lives 5 mnutes away thank goodnss but by the time we get there, the other girls had already done all their badges and the meeting was pretty much over (so why was it so important for me/us to be there if you weren't going to let Elizabeth be involved in any of the decision making anyway??? And that will be my next post because I am having serious issues about that.)

Anyway, my goal for this month is to try to NOT be late or miss any more appointments, meetings, activities, etc. I will put everything in my calendar, with a reminder, so I can be a more responsible person. We'll see how it goes. :)

Travel tips

Ok, so I read about these couple of things to try when traveling so I thought I'd share. I haven't tried them so I can't say whether they work or not but you never know...

No-Jet-Lag tablets (Vitamin stores) - made of a blend of 5 herbs that work to regulate sleep cycles, ease swollen feet, alleviate dehydration, and clear your head... hmmm, can I use these on a daily basis? Lol!!

Avoid dairy on the day of air travel (and whenever you plan on singing) - dairy causes mucous formation which increases sinus pressure. Also, avoid salt - for obvious reasons. :)

Bananas can help when feeling dehydrated; bring one with you on the plane.

Peppermint tea bags can help at the first sign of tummy trouble.


Let me know if any of you try the No Jet Lag tabs; I'd be curious to see if they really work.

OCD

I'm the first to admit that I am a little obsessive compulsive. Ok, I am more than a little obsessively compulsive. I can be obsessively compulsive about just about anything - watching tv, keeping track of books I read on Goodreads, facebook (I had to delete all the games - Farmville, MobWars, etc. - because it was too much obsession), remembering things from the past, remembering people I've met or had any sort of relationship with, songs (I can associate almost any song with an experience, time, place, or person and vice versa.)

I am also one of those people that observes the belief that you should weigh yourself daily to stay on top of any weight gain. Of course, I've also been obsessive about dieting, or my lack of ability to lose weight, for years. I really hate when I've had a great weekend, felt like I ate healthy and the damn thing doesn't change. Nothing. Not up, not down; not an ounce. Frustrating to say the least especially for me.

Hey, at least I finally stopped counting every single time I go upsairs in my home. :)