Well...I have an irregular heartbeat.

[Casper]

I'm sorry, Alyssa. I know how much you love the outdoors, and I can only imagine how such news could bring you down. Heck, I had heart issues for only about a year or so and it drove me absolutely mad. (((hugs))) to you for putting up with all that. You DO have a ton of potential, and I don't think this will hold you back. You're strong... you'll kick this "blip" in the rear.

My boyfriend has a history of seizures and all the time we have to take that into account. No flashy lights(which means no concerts, haunted houses, parties), limited time playing video games, etc. I see a lot of frustration coming from him in such situations, so I can kinda see how you feel. Like you, he proceeds with some things he isn't technically supposed to do. I admire people like you and him who don't let uncontrollable conditions get in the way too much.

Oh, and don't feel ashamed for ranting! We're humans and its best if we get things off our chests. PT is always here to listen!
Best of luck at the triathlon!

[chocolatepuppy]

Hang in there Alyssa. Just look at all you have done and are doing! I'm always thrilled with your hiking pictures and stories of all the animals you work with.
Keep on moving forward girl. You're beautiful and strong and a very nice person. You are loved by many!

[Litterati]

Never ever feel ashamed for ranting - life is tough enough without our adding to the situation by blaming ourselves/putting ourselves down just for feeling something that is 100% valid (and even if it weren't, according to some, IMO whatever one considers valid, is). I don't know you aside from PT but it seems to me that you are more active than many people I know whose level of activity is changing the remote. Not being one of the latter I hear you and your frustration. Now getting down off of my soapbox I hope the triathlon goes fantastically. You go grrl!!!