The Dumps
And not only that but I missed a spot about the size of a quarter on my neck shaving this morning. It’s disgusting. I saw this program on TV this weekend where they got some guy and tried to teach him how to date. I can’t remember the name of the show, but the lady that was trying to teach him got to telling him about people who are motivated, and what their body language is like. How motivated people, people who like to accomplish things, have good posture, act interested, often leaned forward and get wide eyed. I want motivation. Man my endorphins are low today. I need to do something that’s gonna make me feel good about myself for a change. What is that gonna be? Don’t tell me to do something nice for myself, like go to the spa, or buy something, or go out to dinner. I don’t deserve it. Oh shit, what am I writing here. Lets talk about ways to make yourself feel good about yourself. Where should my worth be coming from. I’m gonna eat lunch at my desk, that’ll provide me with a good sense of false productivity. Maybe if I make money on the stock market I’ll feel like I’m intelligent again. It’s funny how when I feel proud or accomplished it feels like bragging when I write it down, but when I’m in the dumps it feels like the whole world should feel sorry for me.
And the fact that I’m actually telling you this is sad.
1 lotus Says:
Hey, go do something totally unplanned, like take the day off from work and go to a museum. Or better yet, are there any aquariums around there? Somehow, getting lost in a group of school children and looking at coral reefs always makes me feel better. Also, praying (if you’re religious). When I feel down, I go to mass and light a candle. It always works for me.
2 ginni Says:
dont be sad hubs. you rock. these types of things really do happen this time of year. i am down in the dumps too. i feel like i have spent too much money lately and i am stressed about work. it all works out in the end, though.
3 Secret Agent Jo Says:
I think only really smart people get really sad. Smart people who have a realistic view of the world. I’d rather be happy and stupid myself but it’s nice to think I’m a genious.
4 Lux Says:
It really is the time of year… not enough sunlight to stimulate those endorphins, etc. Here are some hippy-dippy type things that can help, take ‘em or leave ‘em:
1. Get some full-spectrum light bulbs (the effect is very similar to real sunlight)… you can usually find them with the other light bulbs, but they’re a little more expensive.
2. Take a quick (I’m talking 10 minutes) walk in the morning to get some sunlight before you go to work. And it might help to go outside for a few minutes on your lunch break too.
3. Eat some green vegetables.
4. Go easy on yourself. It’s ok to feel sh*tty sometimes.
5. Keep blogging!
5 jules Says:
Or you could just try walking around wide-eyed all day, casually leaninging towards people until they grab you to keep you from tipping over. that grab is human contact and human contact is good. Just remember to keep the eyes as wide as possible and stare ‘em down until they let you go.
6 megan Says:
i agree with jules. acting crazy is the way to go.
7 megan Says:
i agree with jules, acting crazy is the way to go.
8 megan Says:
see?
9 hubs Says:
everyone - thanks for the advice, well wishes, and cheering up. i needed it.
10 sassylittlepunkin Says:
you’ll come out of the dumps! i know it! what goes down must come up, or something like that. was the show “date patrol”? because i’m secretly wanting to go on there myself. i need a team of trained professionals to get me dating ready.
11 Satan™ Says:
We need to go hang out still. Anywhere you want. I need some “not inside” time as well.
12 Allison Says:
I hear ya- I’ve been feeling that way myself lately. It’ll blow over- and if you’re gonna have drinks with Satan ™- have a few shots of Hot Damn for me.