It's true! A pity party really is the most ridiculous way to spend your time.
This week has been a week from outer darkness (AKA hell...ish).
Because I was an idiot and went long-boarding, crashed, and then immediately proceeded to go to a wedding reception and dance, my shoulder has been feeling not so good...I've never injured my shoulder before and don't ever plan on doing it again. I had a long stream of tears flowing every time I got dressed. Driving was another bit of agony. I drive stick shift. Nuff said. Did I mention it was my right shoulder? Ya know...my most dominant appendage. I could do very little with my right hand.
If that wasn't bad enough, I lost the battle I had been fighting to a nasty cold. I felt awful. Congested, head pounding, arm throbbing, shoulder aching, sneezing, coughing, eyes running. . . . I missed a lot of classes, my research meeting, and a chemistry lab.
My research partner told me to look this clip up:
Relevant, no? I remember playing the Oregon Trail Game when I was younger. That seems like forever ago, now.
Well I'm here to say that I've gotten over myself and refuse to go on feeling so sad about feeling so drab.
Here's my thankful list for the week:
1) I'm so thankful for my brother and sister-in-law living so close to me in Provo! Originally, I had planned to never mention anyone in my blog just in case someone didn't get mentioned and that hurt their feelings. I really am grateful for soooo many people in my life! But as it turns out, sometimes you just have to give credit and lovin' where credit and lovin' are due.
Samantha brought me all sorts of drugs, tea, hot chocolate, chicken noodle soup, and crackers. What an angel. It's so much fun having them around and they help me so much! It makes me wonder how I ever survived while my older brother was on his mission. I'm so grateful for them. <3
2) I'm thankful for merciful professors. I was able to make up most everything I missed and that is really awesome.
3) I'm grateful for the power of the priesthood. My shoulder was aching so severely Sunday that my roommate offered to ask her brother and her fella to come over and give me a blessing. Through pathetic tears, I agreed. The priesthood is real and amazing. To be surrounded by so many worthy young men who hold such a gift is truly a magnificent blessing. It helped. I know it did.
4) I'm glad my roommate laughed at me when she came home on Sunday (or was it Monday?...maybe Tuesday?). I was having a lovely pity party, with big fat tears--my whole body aching from my wounds and from being sick. Selene walked into the room and laughed and laughed. Its hard not to laugh along with her even though I was telling her to be quiet the whole time. She reminded me that I really should get over myself. What an awesome roommate eh? Living with someone who is so chill, down to earth, and frank is definitely a blessing.
5) Thank goodness for facebook and all my wonderful facebook friends. I posted a status asking for medical advice for my shoulder. I definitely did not want to go to the doctor and I figured I knew enough mothers and doctors who would be more than qualified to throw a few helpful hints my way. I didn't expect so many comments but they all were so helpful. It's also a good feeling to know that people care. Everyone needs affirmation and love. Even me. By the way, even though I won't be able to go climb some rocks for a few weeks, my shoulder is feeling much better. :)
6) Ibuprofen! Seriously.
7) I don't know if I can thank my Father in Heaven enough for letting me sleep soundly at night while I was sick and in pain. I didn't think it'd be possible but through Him and with prayer, anything is possible. A good night's sleep can do wonders and I didn't miss a wink.
Cheers!
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