Comments on: Road Tripping

By: Barb

Barb — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:56:11 +0000

Thank you. It’s definitely nerve-racking. But we’ll be doing it again on a smaller scale later this month and next month — a visit to Brian’s parents and to the Ohio State vs. Purdue game at Purdue!

By: stinkypaw

stinkypaw — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:31:33 +0000

Good for you that you went. Dealing with IBS isn’t easy and makes everything more nerve racking, but I’m happy to see you’re doing stuff and are not keeping you from enjoying your time away. Keep it up!

By: Barb

Barb — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:38:19 +0000

@Heather, it didn’t show because I took an extra Klonopin earlier in the day! We went to the Book Loft in German Village. Ever been there? There are 32 rooms filled with books — it’s cramped and crowded and busy with books on display and with people. I nearly had a panic attack, so I took that Klonopin when we got back to the hotel.

You’re so easygoing and down-to-earth that I felt really comfortable around you. Were you ever a model? You should be!

The reason I got sick was because I drank a lot more coffee than usual that day — I wasn’t thinking.

@Amy, ironic, isn’t it? Grandview? Swanky! We lived near Broad and Parsons — Papa John’s wouldn’t even deliver! We got coffee and studied at Stauf’s in Grandview.

I miss it, too, but our friends from school have moved away. But I don’t miss everything being so spread out and the lack of enough 24-hour places. Do you remember the Staples at Lennox, on Olentangy River Road? I was so pissed when they stopped being a 24-hour place! I mean, a 24-hour Staples! How cool is that?

More people have IBS than they realize. I never knew I had it until I started losing control. Even then, it wasn’t diagnosed right away. Have you noticed that the commercials for Amitiza and Benefiber all feature women?

I’m dying to hang out with you again! I wasn’t sure if you were still in the area or someplace else. I should have asked. And don’t worry — no trips to the E.R. when we finally do meet up!

@Robin, I’m really glad I went, too. And relieved that I made it through, in spite of anxiety and depression.

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:34:31 +0000

I’m so glad you went, good for you! I know the anxiety/depression thing and it gets in my way of doing a lot of stuff.
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By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:12:13 +0000

I still think it’s funny that you lived in Cowtown after I moved back to Chicago. You know, I lived in Grandview for a year. I still miss it, actually. (and I miss Graeters in all it’s lactose-tastic, gut twitch inducing glory).

I’m sorry you’ve developed IBS. I know a few women who deal with it or Crohn’s Disease (which is just as evil). I can’t imagine how you ever draw up the courage to leave the house some days. I know that when my depression thwacks me it’s hard to be motivated to do anything at all.

I would love to meet up with you and Brian at some time in the future, one of my trips home to visit family.

By: heather

heather — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:40:36 +0000

To be honest, I think I was just as nervous as you. But! I have to say, if you had any anxiety at all, it didn’t show. I was actually very impressed at how outgoing and comfortable you were. (Did ya notice I needed a beer to calm my anxiety a little?) And! You’re sooooooo pretty! You have pretty eyes and a great smile and cute hair! Sorry you got sick later though.