A DAY WITHOUT INTERNET. NO, A HALF-DAY.

I went to the doctor on Friday, and for the first time in my life, my blood pressure was elevated.

I have come to the conclusion that my chest constricts every time the Kid starts whining or screaming. It's amazing to watch.

WHINE! (OW)

WHINE! (OW)

Throws self on ground and starts screaming (OW)

Stands outside shower curtain and screams durning entire duration of shower (OW).

Isn't it amazing how the body works?

I've started using time-outs (for her) and am increasing my daily walks to twice-daily walks. I also threw out my beloved sea salt. Oh, salt, how I love you so.

Someone suggested that I shut off my computer once in a while.

HAH?

Maybe they have a point. My apartment has a louder electronic hum than a nuclear power plant. That can't be doing anything for my stress level. So I shut off the computer. The Kid and I went for a long walk. She took her beaded purse to collect rocks with, so she could throw them down the sewer grate later. I drank lots of water.

I wondered about putting up a bike hook, but did not log on to find one. New curtains for the bedroom? Nope, I just drove to the store.

(Of course, I didn't find what I was looking for.)