4.05.2007

So... this is the easiest way to tell everyone my crazy life stories...

3rd Monday of the Month Dinner - I am putting Kelli and Josh in charge, because I will be in White Plains, NY and one of the two of you will make sure it happens if people actually want to do it!

I love you all, even if I never see anyone - Have a great April! My CRAZY ASS schedule for is as follows:

12-14th in Miami for Vodka Research - And to satisfy my itch, I am staying an extra day and scuba diving on Friday the 13th! Does that sound like a bad idea?
16-17th in White Plains NY for Vodka Research - ye-haw!
17th - 21st in Poland for Vodka Research -Burrrr!
Back on the 22nd.

Josh, Erin, Doug, Adam, Mark, and Fiona all now "officially" owe me 5 bucks for winning the bracket! YEA BABY! ;)

Work is literally making my head explode. I have a concentrated cluster of popped capillaries in my forehead and no idea how they got there... Someone said i need to relax that my blood pressure got too high yesterday. Amy???

That is all for now! Have a good April!

2 comments:

amy d said...

Stress can (and does) increase your heart rate, and this could ultimately have an effect on your blood pressure. When you're stressed, your nervous system is releasing adrenaline which increases the heart rate. When the heart rate rises, cardiac output increases and blood pressure is raised. Albeit a temporary increase, prolonged stress could have significant long-term effects on your heart.

My suggestion: Try and spend 10 mins. a day just breathing. Focus on your breathing and nothing else, and force yourself to calm down. Another good excercise is to lay down and clench every muscle in your body (even your eyelids!) until you can't hold it any longer. When you release, your muscles will have a heaviness that encourages relaxation.

Simply stated: your body needs a chance to "reset". Next time you're feeling stressed, take a time out!

Hope you have safe travels!
:)

cmeddie said...

Thanks Amy!