Stress Density

I'm seeing absolutely no decrease in weight for the last 14 days... pretty much since I started incorporating fruits and vegetables.

I figured last week would be unlikely -- with my trip to Chicago and the 5 dozen muffins.  But, this week, I have been anticipating some decrease.  I even increased my physical activity. I burned 5000 calories last week! A record high, for sure. So, what's going on?

I think it's stress density.  My body is experiencing stressed and making itself even more dense.  Good hypothosis, right? 

I've felt especially stressed at work lately.  Having a hard time finishing everything I need to do with all the meetings and traveling I've had lately. 

But, more significantly, on Friday... my very dear friend learned his father had been in a car accident and was been rushed to the hospital.  I feel like I just blogged not so long ago about a good friend who lost his father. A dear friend whose family is like my own.  That's the way it is with this friend, too.  He and his wife were the witnesses at my wedding -- they flew to St. Lucia to be there for us nearly 10 years ago.  And, his family (mom, dad, sisters) has always been strongly integrated in our regular activities... why, I'm even friends with all of them on facebook!  These are good people.  Crazy people.  But, good people.

Anyway, reports of "Dad" (as we've all referred to him so often before) sent friends from around the map into anxious concern and the airwaves filled with regular check ins between us.  Fear. Anxiety. Stress. Sadness.  I spent the weekend glued to my phone for updates and appreciated having Sunday afternoon with the family in the ICU. 

While "Dad" recovers and his progress continues to show great signs of improvement, I know my friends have a long road ahead. 

For now, I'm packing my bags to head to Monroe for a work meeting.  Staying overnight.  Got with me: three dozen muffins, a mini blender, and a little less stress.  Let's hope I come back less dense.