April came with the March winds blowing, and I am doing OK.
April is the time when my spirit rises, my enthusiasm knows no equal, and I am moving, moving, moving. This year, when spring came early, my get up and go, got up and walked out the door. I can't get myself going, and I think my new "manana" way of life may have done me in. I need a spark to get that engine going and surprisingly, the good weather is not doing it for me. This time last year, I was walking 5 to 6 miles a day, now, getting out of bed is an effort. Once up at 5:30, I am now still in bed at 8:30 unless I have something important to do. The only days I feel alive and with a purpose are when I go to my volunteer job, but my everyday chores around the house are really getting on my nerves. Nothing there is very fulfilling. My house is full of woodwork and molding, so lately, I have been painting it all, as it has been years and the white has become rather dull and knocked up. However, painting white on white is not really creative and who ever notices a white wall repainted white. Also, incredibly, I have lost that loving feeling for my super duper floor steamer. Can one imagine that! No, I think I need another passion. Since Brad Pitt is already taken, I am going to have to explore other opportunities.
Maybe I should order a case of 5 Hour Energy Drinks and then gulp them down like a drunken sailor. What happens though at the 6th hour?
April is the time when my spirit rises, my enthusiasm knows no equal, and I am moving, moving, moving. This year, when spring came early, my get up and go, got up and walked out the door. I can't get myself going, and I think my new "manana" way of life may have done me in. I need a spark to get that engine going and surprisingly, the good weather is not doing it for me. This time last year, I was walking 5 to 6 miles a day, now, getting out of bed is an effort. Once up at 5:30, I am now still in bed at 8:30 unless I have something important to do. The only days I feel alive and with a purpose are when I go to my volunteer job, but my everyday chores around the house are really getting on my nerves. Nothing there is very fulfilling. My house is full of woodwork and molding, so lately, I have been painting it all, as it has been years and the white has become rather dull and knocked up. However, painting white on white is not really creative and who ever notices a white wall repainted white. Also, incredibly, I have lost that loving feeling for my super duper floor steamer. Can one imagine that! No, I think I need another passion. Since Brad Pitt is already taken, I am going to have to explore other opportunities.
Maybe I should order a case of 5 Hour Energy Drinks and then gulp them down like a drunken sailor. What happens though at the 6th hour?
April came with a "blah" to me, too! :) So I know how you feel! I hope you find your spark! It might be hiding next to mine! lol!
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Teresea
http://www.flowingwiththekarma.blogspot.com
Arleen, thank you for sharing that - it's something we all go through from time to time. Glad you are enjoying your little job. It may be that you are missing the 'working' environment - it's such a massive change when retirement hits you. Wishing you some 'good little fairies' (grandchildren)? to help you out on some of those mundane old chores. Big hug, Molly xx
ReplyDeleteOh no, the blahs are never fun. Thank you for your comment on my blog. I had to delete that whole post and redo it. Blog issues today. :-( You know...I was feeling the way you are and it turned out that I was vitamin D deficient. I had never even considered that until my Doc thought to test me. That was just a month ago and now that I am taking supplements...huge difference! Might be an option. Thinking about you and sending positive thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI'm not feeling that Springtime oomph this year either. Maybe because there was no Winter to get over? I don't know. My tail is dragging. Maybe I need more sleep. Or more vitamins.
ReplyDeleteUm, whattaya do on the sixth hour? I dunno ... drink another bottle of that crap ... I mean, magic elixir? I've never tried one of those energy drinks, although God knows, there are days I could probably use one. Somehow, I don't think I'd handle a huge infusion of caffeine very well. I'm sorry you aren't feeling your "spark" lately, but I'm betting it'll be back soon. Can't keep a good woman down.
ReplyDeleteI would never take it as the jolt of caffeine could do me in within the first hour.
DeleteSpring does this to me as well....just sort of lumpy and dumpy these days.....it will pass...it always does.
ReplyDeleteArleen, So sorry to hear you are feeling a bit down. It might be worth having your thyroid checked. I hope you are up and about soon. Bonnie
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you're feeling down : ( Put some music on and dance around (that's what I do!). No, I know that sometimes things are down, and then sometimes things are up. You'll get through it!
ReplyDeleteI will put you cd on. I really enjoy it.
DeleteSorry about the spring blues.
ReplyDelete6th hour would find me in the bathroom.
I am not down, just need a little zip in my life to get me moving. My allergies and all that go with it aren't helping.
ReplyDeleteOh, I don't have much good advice, as I'm kind of in the same boat. It's hard to get inspired, as everything takes so darn much effort, or makes a mess. I'm good at getting started on things, but not at finishing them!
ReplyDeleteI did go back to the pool this morning. I didn't want to, and I almost lollygagged around and didn't, but something made me get in the car and when I got there, I was glad I went. We'll see if I make it again this week!
I hadn't actually noticed it, but my autumn/winter depression has gone. I notice it when it's there, but suddenly it evaporates. Maybe it's time you bought that greyhound!
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ReplyDeleteWe are sad to read that you are in the dumps,especially at this most wonderful time of the year. Surely, a remedy must be to be in the great outdoors rather than consuming bottled potions. A walk in the park, a trip into the countryside, a visit to a playground with your grandchild.....they will put a spring in your step!!!!
Sorry you are feeling bad Arleen. Sounds like you need a creative project, which you almost said yourself. I hope something lights your fire soon.
ReplyDeletePoor you - it's horrible to feel like that. I hope it passes soon and you rediscover your pizazz.
ReplyDeleteA few slaps to the cheeks works wonders. ;)
ReplyDeleteYou are probably right! OK, here goes...
DeleteChina gave me that jump start but, I feel it waning. Having a reason to get up every morning is such a help. It's a struggle that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteYoga, my friend, yoga!
ReplyDeleteNot kidding.
:-)
Pearl
I know those downer times...kind of a slump. spring is coming! and longer days with more sunshine too. what helps me is time with my friends and my prayer group.
ReplyDeletegood luck!!!
The only down side to this beautiful early spring weather is that spring cleaning time has arrived early too- ugh- that part I'm not so crazy about. But- I am energized to get outside and mow grass!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Easter my friend!
Vicki
A HOLIDAY? Come to England, visit blog friends, experience some terrible weather, forget about white woodwork, loose the blahs, return home, thankfully!! (Or just enjoy staying in bed with a hot water bottle and a good book - you have entered the time of life when you can do as you damn well please!)
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