too funny... and too true.

As I was working on my research paper last night, Travis came in with a bundle of small brochures and gently set them on the table next to my computer. He said, "I found these, and I think you should take a look at them."

The first pamphlet said, "Stress Management for Busy People." (I knew where this was going). There were hints and tips on how to relax and reduce stress. Another pamphlet (looked more like a bookmark) suggested "101 ways to manage stress." The third brochure said, "Signs that could mean too much stress." I picked up and we read it together.
*Dry Mouth (at the moment I was very thirsty)
*Headache (I've had a perma-headache for 3 weeks now)
*Sighing
*Confusion (happens all the time lately)
*Nightmares (don't get me started!)
*Indigestion (TMI)
*Skin Problems (Breaking out like crazy)
*Hypochondria
*Clammy hands (always)
*Ready tears (indeed, I cry more often these days, over silly things!)
*Leg wagging (I'm doing that right now)
*Depression
*Feeling faint
*Inability to talk
*Nervous cough
*Chain smoking
*Excessive giggling (SO TRUE!)
*Overeating/Undereating (don't worry, I've gained 8 pounds... and counting)
*Diarrhea/Constipation/Nausea (again, TMI... except the nausea)
*Stroking beard/mustache (hahaha!)
*Hair twirling/pulling/tossing
*Mouth noises
*Fingernail biting (or in my case, picking my lips)
*Talking too much/too fast (shoot, I have this problem even when I'm NOT stressed!)
*Menstrual irregularities (hmmm what about the guys?)
*Anger/irritability/resentment
*Desire to "run away" (I have been complaining how badly I wanna go to Disneyland...)
*Muscle spasms/tightness (Sometimes I accidentally kick people)
*Fatigue/weariness
*Continual boredom (not me. only boring people get bored)
*Sleeping too much/not enough (yes, the latter)
*Heart palpitations
*Proneness to errors (I just made 4 mistakes in typing the last sentence)
*Decreased productivity


Well.... I have lots of those symptoms, but to be honest, laughter is the best medicine. The pamphlets all emphasize the importance of laughing and having a good time. As I read all these signs, I was laughing my head off. Kinda ironic, but it was fun to read. Yeah... I'm stressed, but I'm doing ok!

I get distracted easily these days. Anything to ignore my papers for a bit, right? :) Anyway, have a good day, and don't be too stressed! Remember what my sister said? You're too blessed to be stressed!