It finally has a name

I have had this condition since I was a teenager but it became more prominent when I was in college. I cannot walk any long distances or extended period of time without my legs itching. It's my thighs mainly but it will spread to my butt and sometimes my stomach. I asked my mom about it and she said she has the same condition and my aunt did too. I'm wondering now if this is hereditary. I decided to finally look it up today and found out that it's called Cholinergic urticaria or exercise urticaria.

Cholinergic urticaria It is the rise in body temperature that produces the itching, swelling, and small hives that some people experience. People who have this may also experience the same reaction in hot tubs, saunas, and see that they are more likely to get it on hot days. This rarely leads to anaphylaxis - the life-threatening drop in blood pressure that can be fatal in major allergic reactions.

I don't have a problem with heat or humidity making me itch. Its just the walking thing and it's good to know that I'm not weird.

Nothing worth having is ever easy

It's official. I'm in a slump. :( I haven't done my coursework or written anything in weeks. When I look at my papers, I can't help but to think how I could have been finished by now. I don't know what the problem is. I keep telling myself that if I had a laptop that would make all the difference in the world. Too bad I can't test that theory b/c I don't own a laptop nor do I see the purchase of one in my near future. Nothing worth having is ever easy is so true.

On to other things.

I can't figure out where my tax refund went. Seriously. That money was there one day and the next it was gone. The sad thing about it is I can honestly say I don't have jack to show for it and that makes it all worst. I'm not a spendthrift by any means but that's wild how fast money goes, especially in these times. I think everybody should start saving money no matter how minute the amount. I've decided to save and double the amount each pay period until I reach a certain amount then start over. All financical experts say that you should have enough money to be able to live for 6 mths if you lost your job. I know that I probably couldn't live 10 days right now. I don't want to possibly be in that position so its not going to hurt to better prepare for my future. However long it is.

*deuces*