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My many-compassed body

Rita Arens — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:13:05 -0600

At the beginning of my career, I worked in PR and arranged media tours for a nutritionist plugging potassium-based water softening crystals. We had to do the morning show in cities like Dekalb, Wisconsin. I have a horrible sense of direction, but it was my job to get us everywhere we needed to go at 4 a.m., then to another town 300 miles away by dinnertime. I used to have a compass on my keychain, my backpack, my purse - I even now own a compass necklace.

I totally feel your pain, and I love this series!

Surrender, Dorothy - When I was your age, we just let them ride in the back window.

Reading that was WAY funner than experiencing it

Kristin Darguzas — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:36:27 -0600

Nonetheless, I'm so happy you've captured it so perfectly. It's amazing how the most stressful, sweat-inducing situations become hilarious several days later.

(Also: did not realize the continued pain of the rest of your day. But I completely sympathize with the lost in the parking lot thing -- happens to me all the time too. Which is maybe not so shocking.)

I'm always inspired by my stress

Jory Des Jardins — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:55:03 -0600

Thank you, Sharon! Funny, if the trip had actually gone smoothly there'd be nothing to write.

Jory Des Jardins
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This is excellent writing.

Sharon Schierling — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:22:10 -0600

This is excellent writing. I really feel for your situation I too hate traveling to new areas. I don't even like trying to find new locations in my own cities. I loved the part about the bill board. I am always cracked up by how people give directions! Great writing, you have a real gift!

you deserve a medal

Mir Kamin — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:55:41 -0600

For holding it together as well as you did. About five lines into this tale I was curled up in the fetal position under my desk, in sympathy. ;)

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Mir Kamin
(BlogHer Mommy & Family contributing editor)

Personal: Woulda Coulda Shoulda

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I'm learning to laugh right along with you....

Joy Des Jardins — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 22:54:06 -0600

"...lest she need to go potty"....hahahahaha....very funny sweetie. And your point?

Bottom line....I care only for your safety, your stamina....and your sanity. Call me crazy.

This was a terrific piece Jor..... ~Mom

Testament to Your Will

Jordan St. Cristi — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:13:55 -0600

Not only is this hilarious, it really just makes me respect the work you do that much more. And that you can make these setbacks all just part of the day is amazing.

Note: You must start scheduling breakfast into your day. Passing out from hypoglycemia will only increase your chances of being late to a very important date :)