And This is Exactly How It Went Down Yesterday Morning (as I Probably Should Have Predicted Because I Know Too Well)

I was up at 7 a.m. ready to tackle the research proposals that came in. Then a smattering of email requests came in, followed by a few text exchanges (things needing to be done, which I got to). By 9 a.m. I felt that twitching in the back of my eyes and thought, "Oh, snap. I haven't had a migraine in years." I tried to grade, but then my sinuses were coming out of my ear and my stomach wasn't enjoying much. The light on the computer was too much, too, so I laid on the couch under a blanket. It was too bright. I tried my bed. Too bright.

I ended up in the room Abu swears is the best sleeping room because the shades keep it dark all day long. 

I took a yoga class in college and it taught me how to totally relax. I personally think the fact that I haven't had a break since last January finally caught up with me (and was exacerbated by the 4-week winter session). I made it...we made it...but as yesterday started to move forward (I had such great plans) I became paralyzed. 

Lucky for me, I only ran once to the bathroom to vomit (dry nothing) and then I fell to sleep and calmed the pressure down. By 4 pm I was up, walked Karal to get fresh air, and was able to read some of the projects. I felt it coming back after a few, though, so I laid low. Hoping for better success today. I've taken allergy medicine, sprayed my nose a billion times, stood under a very hot shower....anything to relieve the pressure in my forehead, eyes, and nose. I think I succeeded, but it's never fun.

I am not very good at sitting still ever...Even when I'm sitting, I'm multitasking. I know, too, that to combat a migraine I must go into complete mental calm, which is hard for a manic brain that is always thinking about everything all the time (and my brain is so creative...it doesn't like to shut down).

Today is another day. I"m hoping for more success...any success.

And does't another coffee maker kick the bucket. These machines don't last more than a couple of months. I'm off to find caffeine.