If their ritual is messed up in any sort of way, then they feel off all day. At least I do.
Today one of my rituals was thrown off. So was my day.
What are my rituals? It gets a bit detailed...
My ritual includes:
- How much medicine I put in my water bottle at one time.
- How much water I mix with it.
- What sort of container I use.
- When I drink it.
If any of the other elements are thrown off. It feels like a life or death matter.
Today I lost my last water bottle on the bus. I had 2 but the other one was stolen (I left it where I had been sitting and came back for it 5 minutes later to find it missing.). So that was my last one. My roommate lent me her water bottle but it's made differently... and I have to force myself to drink my medicine, because it's not what I'm used to. (Fun Fact: It actually tastes different in different cups.) So now I have to go and buy a new one, as soon as I can get to the store.
I know. I know. Stop complaining, this is a blog about PKU not a diary about you! I'm sorry I'm off my game. Like I said. If the ritual is messed up... my day is messed up.
I know other PKU'ers who have other rituals. I know a girl who adds strawberry syrup to her milk, and another who adds Sunny-D. Everyone has their assigned "Powermilk" cups, and those few brave souls who drink out of a cup I applaud. So it's not just me. And I knwo they feel the same way I do about their rituals.
Do any of you have rituals like that? Where if you don't do it or it changes slightly you're whole day is... off? (I dare all you to answer me back- and I know your reading this because I can see the stats.)
Thanks for reading this. Thanks for finishing this. Thanks for visiting my blog at all! :) Have a good day!
I'm sorry your water bottle was stolen! Yes, I'm sure I have rituals like that, I just can't think of one right now. But I remember times when I was a little upset because something wasn't quite right--Wally might remember better! lol
ReplyDeleteHey - it's a pleasure to visit your blog :) You don't have to thank :)
ReplyDeleteWell, I don't have a formula ritual - I'm taking tablets which is really uncomplicated. I just need something to drink along.
But since the formula for the tablets cannot be comprimed, I need to take 3 times a day 40 tablets each time. So I avoid taking them in the restaurant or some very public place since I fear someone could call an ambulance cause they assume I wanted to commit suicide ;)
Love,
Katie xxx
Yeah, that would be hard to explain. Haha. :)
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