Last week was a very long, very overwhelming, and very frustrating week. It seems like every single thing was a struggle. Electronics weren’t working the way they were supposed to, guests weren’t acting the way they normally do, jars wouldn’t open, knives wouldn’t cut, food wouldn’t cook, life was just one giant curve ball. Nothing was easy.
I’m pretty good at dodging curveballs, but when they come at you fast, for an extended period of time, it wears you out and sooner or later, you’re gonna get smacked. I think I was smacked two or three times every day last week. I’m bruised, sore, disappointed and plain ole worn out.
That’s not how I like to roll. I like to go with the flow, but sometimes the flow is fast and strong and catches me unprepared. Despite the strong wonky undercurrent, I’m keeping my head high and trying to smile. I know this is just one of those bumpy places along life’s road. We’ve all been there, we’ve all climbed the hills and coasted into the valleys. Things will settle down again. I hope anyway.
The bottom line is, I’ve really got nothing to blog about this week, except my woes and I don’t want to do that, so I leave you with this tranquil little video. I hope it brings a couple minutes of calm to your life and a smile to your face.
How do you guys get through the rough patches in life? I’ve tried working out my frustrations at the gym, but quite frankly I’m so darned tired, my workout ends up being nothing more than an hour of time away from the inn and not much else. Relaxing music? Yoga? Meditation? Anxiety eating? I’ve tried lots of things, but I’m always open to suggestions. I vote for shopping!
Word of the Day: Mbira
Fun fact about me: I haven’t cut my hair in over three years. Still have the cancer curls on the ends.
Original post by Jansen Schmidt, May 2021. Images by giphy.com. YouTube video by Eredus (Miraculo Studios)
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I hate those weeks – or even days! I guess I just push through, and make sure to get my walk/time outside. Hope this week is better!
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Outside has been the positive side of life lately. The weather here is just about perfect. It’s warming up, but there’s been a nice breeze and it still cools off quite a bit after dark. So, there’s that.
Thanks for visiting. I know this week will be better. I’ve already written over 500 words just today on my WIP. Onward and upward!
Have a wonderful week.
Patricia
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I think the stars and planets were in a weird alignment last week! People were hostile far beyond normal (as in telephonic harassment level), the interruptions to the point where I got absolutely nothing done and all my plans were derailed. I was ready for a double shot of whiskey by Tuesday. My remedy was to call up my daughter and talk to her for a while and snuggles with my kitty. I felt better after that! I know you have a kitty now, so there’s no excuse not to get some snuggle time in. 🙂 I’m sure this week will be better for both of us!
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You might be right about the alignment of the planets. We’re coming up on a full moon so maybe that’ll fix everything. Who knows? I’m telling you, there were 2 days last week that I actually thought I might kill someone. One time I had to go outside and scream, literally scream. I was so frustrated. That’s so hard when there are guests in the house. I can’t scream, growl, curse or throw things.
But, hopefully that’s all behind me now. Some alcohol and kitty snuggles are in order. Last week my cat wouldn’t have anything to do with me. That may have been part of the problem. And I’m sure he didn’t want to be around me, because he sensed I was a wreck and he might be in danger. Again, who knows?
So, here’s to a frustration-free week for both of us! Keep smiling through it.
Patricia
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I’m late with this comment but hoping your spirits has regenerated by now. Bad days are enough to endure without them turning into bad weeks! My good college friend always used to face these things saying “better times are coming” which they invariably did.
Wishes for a stress free “make up” week.
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Thanks Al. This week has been much better. I think the wonky pink/blue/blood/whatever moon may have had something to do with things being out of whack. Maybe. That’s my story anyway.
Good time are just around the next corner. Keep smiling.
Thanks for popping in. My blog never closes so you’ll never be late.
Patricia
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