Any of you ever get the blahs?
If so, what do you do about them? What do you advise? I need help.
I’ve got the blahs. Big time.
I mean, they’re so bad I’m thinking about maybe even going back to college for about the 4th or 5th time and taking up a new, as in about my 10th, profession. So far I’ve majored in Art, Non-declared, Psychology, Social Work, Communication & Law. Now I’m thinking about doing a double major. Art and Logic. So I can draw my own conclusions. (Instead of asking you all for help and writing corny blog posts.)
Actually, I do have the blahs and nothing seems quite right. I’m not my usual perky self. It started on the weekend, which wasn’t up to it’s usual two days of riotous laughs, and has now settled in in earnest. Everyone at church noticed it Sunday. They all kept asking me what was wrong and how was I feeling.
I’m feeling okay, I’m just out of sorts a bit and bored. BLAH!!
I’ve got writer’s block, I don’t feel like blogging or commenting or doing anything else on the computer. I’m tired of living in box city over here where everything I need is either in a box in front of me, but I know not which one, or in a box in the storage unit.
The kitchen is really small and most of my cooking stuff is boxed away, so I can’t get excited about Thanksgiving or anything because I’m not going to be able to fix much, not that I feel like doing it anyway.
I’m in between doctors’ visits at the moment so not much is going on there. I saw the pulmonologist this morning who told me that if we’d had a clue I was going to be affected by high altitude, there are some prophalyctic medicines I could have taken to prevent it. Nothing like 20/20 hindsight, hunh?!
My pulse oxygen level was 100% this morning but she’s ordered some tests to make double sure my lungs are okay. Everything else has checked out so far and we’re wanting to unload the 10 tanks of oxygen before the place here blows up! (Great thought there for the blahs. Get rid of your blahs in a hurry – blow yourself up with your oxygen tank!)
While you’re thinking of what your advice to me is going to be in comments below – that is, if anyone is left out there who’s reading me. I feel like I’ve lost all my readers, too, blah writer that I am. The main hits I’m getting on the site meter are searches for the world’s most hated profession! Remember when I did my two posts about that? I’ve actually held two different "most hated" positions in my variety of careers, but you’ll have to find them to read them because I’m feeling too blah to give you the links. Next time, okay?! – here’s what I’m going to do.
I’m going to stop posting a bunch of photos to make up for the lack of writing skills and abilities that have taken over, I’m going to take a short blog break, I’m going to pack my bags this afternoon and I’m going to fly out of here in the morning for a four day sabbatical in the (hopefully) lowlands near Dallas, Texas to go visit my daughter, Rebecca, and her family.
John is a senior in high school and has Senior Day honors all day Friday. His brother, Keegan, is a freshman and in the band so I’ll get to see him play his sax while he marches Friday night. My granddaughter Caitlin, their cousin, is staying with them right now, too, so I’ll get to help her celebrate her 18th birthday Sunday before I come home Monday.
In the meantime, I expect loads of ideas from you all in comments about how to get over the bug we call the blahs so I’ll be ready to jump back in with renewed energy and enthusiasm next week. I just hope it isn’t contagious, ya’ll. I’d hate for us to all land in the sinking blah boat together. This isn’t a fun place to be . . . it’s pretty blah.
Circumstances, Dee, circumstances. Who wouldn’t tire of living out of boxes and in transition? I get them just living out of suitcase for three or four consecutive days. The trip will do you good! When you get back, if you still have the blahs, consult your psychology major and get over it!!!
I think a visit with the kids is just what you need to pick you up. I am sure it is depressing to be in transition for so long. You have been out of sorts for more than a year now and then even your vacation got messed up (big time)! So run away for a little bit, see those precious grandkids, recharge your batteries by letting others build you up a bit and I bet things look at least a little better when you get back! Don’t sweat it.. Everybody gets the Blahs!!!!Blessings !!!!!
I sent you a e-mail that would get anyboby out of the Blahs, even Greg here , oops sorry about that Greg;)
did you get it! it put me in a better mood!
any way hope you have a good time, and a safe trip!
Writer’s block? Great blog post for a person having a writer’s block.
Dee, I’ve got them too, girl. I’m combatting them by reading blog posts.
I think it’s actually helping.
Love ya,
Nancy
Have a good trip. We are going to Savannah next week and will see our kids and grandson in Atlanta on our way home. Grandkids will help you get over the blahs.
I agree that a trip is just what the Doctor ordered…it is the Fall Funk….I fall into every year, and it gets worse when the time changes and I drive home in the dark every day.
I have considered a blog-fast myself. I think I put too much pressure on myself for what reason??? But you enjoy your time with family, come back refreshed and the fall funk will fade away….
Dee, I’m with the folks who think the trip can’t hurt, . . . unless of course you wind up in an emergency room. (Sorry, sort of. Couldn’t resist). I haven’t forgotten about the Grace Notes site and will try to become a reformed slogger soon. Have blessed travels.
Just be aware that any new medications you have started recently, especially with your recent hit to the ER, could possibly be the culprit.
And the fact that you were so ill, even though it was a short time, still does major things to your body, mind and soul!!! So give youself a break, enjoy your travels and realize it will take a little to get over it all.
Dee — You and blahs don’t seem to go together –even your post about the blahs is “blowing away the blahs” up here in the North. But that doesn’t change the reality of what you are experiencing. The only thing I can say is writing about it may have helped — Grandkids definitely will help –
– but how’s the house construction coming along — I think I saw a thread that kept going backto those boxes — I’d light a fire under that contractor if I were you — and that ought to give you something to put the passion back in your life.
Finally — whether this helps or not –your blahs have inspired me to do my 3rd post in 3 days — a real record for me in recent times.
God Bless
Charlie
How ironic. You wrote about losing readers and something told me to stop by and check in. The Lord works in mysterious ways, even in the blog world.
I too experience times of just being plain bored or “blah-ed out.†For me and this will probably sound very shallow and not even close to be profound, I sometimes watch a funny movie or T.V. show that we have on DVD. It’s hard to be “blah†when you’re laughing.
I hope you feel perky soon.
Hi sweetie, I think your “blahs” have been cured by now; at least I hope so. Glad your trip went well.