I can honestly say that this was probably one of the best summers of my life. After my recovery from my prolonged flare of rheumatoid arthritis this past spring, I was bound and determined to make the most of my summer. I was feeling good, dammit! When management told me I would have to give up all my vacation time (because I had used it all up taking time off to heal), I negotiated strongly to keep my long weekends. I have Thursdays off and taking Fridays off would be no big deal, right?
I am so glad I did that. Guys, if I learned anything from this whole RA experience it is this: Fight for your right to party!
I did and I've got the pictures to prove it. Give a runner a diagnosis and watch her go. This was a summer of activities and fun.
No matter what happens to me now, I'll always have this summer. Those memories are my cure for the post-summer funk.