Last Wednesday was a bad day.
Today and, in reality, most days are good days. Last week was stressful and tiring and I got sick this weekend (the less said about that the better), so I think I was coming down with something.
But you guys are awesome! So much love and support and prayers and good wishes and good advise. And I’m not putting it to waste. I promise. Because even though today is a good day, and most days are good days, those bad days do happen. And they are not fun when they happen.
So I have a plan. And a loving group of friends to help me follow the plan. Yes, I am looking at you!
1. I am going to seek out a grief counselor. Maybe what I am going through is normal, but it will help to hear that. And I could definitely use some coping skills to help me on those bad days.
2. I am going to start walking everyday. I know all about endorphins, and it’s time to kick those suckers into gear.
3. I am going to join a local Pilates studio. I used to do Pilates religiously about 10 years ago and not only did I love it, but I was in the best shape of my life!
4. I am going to start spending more time doing the things I enjoy. Like photography, and reading, and knitting, and less time wasted on watching stupid TV like COPS (Sorry hubby, and anyone else who likes COPS and shows like that. Nothing against them, but I think they are stupid and the only time I like it is when they taser the bad guy and he screams like a little girl. Doesn’t matter how big he is, he screams like a little girl. Now if they made a show that was nothing but tasering of bad guys, that I would probably watch, thereby revoking whatever humanitarian memberships I have)!
5. I am going to start researching my trip to Europe! Whoo and Hoo!!!
My sister and I have booked a Mediterranean cruise for the end of May. And I am so excited! We are flying into Barcelona a few days early, and then we embark on a 7-day cruise with several stops in Italy, France and Spain.
So, no more yarn shopping*, but lots of cruise knitting coming up. I’ve got visions of myself standing at the railing with the beautiful Mediterranean water in the background and a lofty lace scarf blowing back with my hair in the gentle breeze! Can you see it? I can!
*I am such a big, fat liar! Within an hour of this post I scored some Sweet Georgia Yarn. But it's Sweet Georgia! Who can blame me? Not to worry, though, I'm still on track for the rest of the "plan"!
Comments (8)
It sounds like a GREAT plan!!
Posted by --Deb | November 17, 2008 4:46 PM
Posted on November 17, 2008 16:46
Hooray for changes and new things - Europe sounds FAB!
Posted by keri | November 17, 2008 9:44 PM
Posted on November 17, 2008 21:44
What a wonderful and positive list! Good for you.
Posted by Carole | November 18, 2008 4:36 AM
Posted on November 18, 2008 04:36
The new plan sounds great. Your upcoming trip to Europe sounds fabulous! You must be really looking forward to that.
I don't like the show COPS either but my husband does, so I've gotten stuck watching it more than I care to. You're right...the tasering is the only good part. Ha!
Posted by Karen | November 18, 2008 6:22 AM
Posted on November 18, 2008 06:22
Rules are meant to be broken and you were so smart to go for the sweet Georgia! ;-D
You have a good plan in place and you'll get through this bump in life's road with style!
Posted by margene | November 18, 2008 6:32 AM
Posted on November 18, 2008 06:32
Love the plan! You should revel in the planning it will be a great time:)
Posted by Marisol | November 19, 2008 3:39 PM
Posted on November 19, 2008 15:39
Sounds like an excellent plan! The cruise sounds great too - what a wonderful way to see more of the world.
Posted by Emily | November 23, 2008 7:40 PM
Posted on November 23, 2008 19:40
Sorry I missed most of your November posts. I didn't get much blog reading done that month.
I'm glad you have a plan for feeling better. Being depressed is no fun and you deserve to feel better than you do. Sometimes we just need a little help to get out of ruts that we're in.
Posted by Beth | December 3, 2008 10:40 AM
Posted on December 3, 2008 10:40