I saw this picture today when I was at Target...and I wanted that front one.
The Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino.
And I don't even drink coffee.
This is how I know when things are not going well. I start craving crap that I don't even like and stuff that I may like but makes me feel physically or emotionally awful. I won't indulge because it will make me sick, but the cravings can be pretty strong and are definitely a mood-barometer.
In case you haven't figured it out yet, this is a "woe is me" post.
I know that in this season of greetings, amidst the tidings of comfort and joy, I should be celebrating and expressing gratitude for all I can do, all that I have, and all that there is. Instead, I am stuck in what I can't do, what I don't have, and what there isn't. For the moment, I am mired in negativity...and it super sucks. The ridiculous guilt for being on such a downer compounds the crappy feelings, too. Great.
This doesn't happen to me very often, but when it does...
Okay.
So what am I going to do to try and drag my sorry ass out of this abyss?
Against my better judgement, I am going to go for a run. The run in and of itself is not what is 'against my better judgement.' It's what I am going to attempt during my run that is 'against my better judgement.'
No, I'm not going to tell you what it is. I'll tell you later... and I'll tell you if it worked.
And I may end up wishing that I had just opted for the dang frappuccino.
Hey girlfriend, I hope you feel better soon! Sending you LOTS of hugs and warm thoughts. Don't feel like such a downer, because the holidays tend to have that effect on people- it could be the happiest time for some, but also the lowest for others. I know it does crazy things to my head :))
ReplyDeleteUm, I just hope you don't try to turn running into any kind of extreme sport, OK? lol. OMG, are you going to run nekkid?!? You make sure to drop me a note after that run, okay, sista?
I am so down right now and would love to go for one of those /w you :D I had a bad run and I have been getting SLOWER = ego buster lol
ReplyDeleteah crap
ReplyDeletea funk...I am sorry...I know those
they suck. I often dont know how to get out of them. I hope you find a way out soon and that, that run will help
no frappucino...those are not good for you.
Right there with you. Didn't want to run. But didn't and bumped the treadmill up as much as I could stand. Feeling better now.
ReplyDeleteThat mocha looks darn good.
I hope the run pleasantly surprised you! I am fighting holiday panic, but am sort of doing that cartoon running in place thing!
ReplyDeletePut on a Peter Tosh record and smoke some weed.
ReplyDeleteAw, girlie, holiday stress is wearing me down. And then I hear these commercials about it being the last minute to buy gifts and realize I've bought about three so far. Uggggggggggh. I think you're not alone in your downs....hope the run did the trick.
ReplyDeleteSorry about the rough day! Hope the weekend is better for you.
ReplyDeleteThose darn things are so good, but I hope the run makes you feel even better!!
ReplyDelete(((HUGS))) Hope you worked out whatever you needed to on the run.
ReplyDeletethose dang peppermint mocha's are sickening sweet. i got a free one and couldn't even finish it. i know, not the point... but your run will be awesome because YOU are awesome.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear about your run. We all have woe is me days. I think it is just a part of being alive. I hope your run helps! Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about your funk....I hope the run helped you out of it!
ReplyDeletethe dreaded holiday funk. I hit that today and had a few minutes of the can't have, don't have enough money etc...this morning I feel a little better.
ReplyDeleteI hope that your run went well and that you are not doing anything crazy like running on a new injury. Take care of yourself.
That picture makes ME want one too.
ReplyDeleteHope your run helped you climb out of the hole. I'm teetering on the edge of that abyss myself. Hoping both our runs help us... :)
First thing I thought of is "how much is that doggie in the window?"
ReplyDeleteBlah. sorry about the funk and I hope the run worked its wonders. What is it about the holidays that brings out depression? Stress and not-so-great memories probably.
ReplyDeleteVirtual hugs sent girl...I caved and had a skinny peppermint mocha. So freaking good. Skinny means it won't wind up on my ass, right.
ReplyDeleteI know you will bounce back-most resilient of them all!
Sorry about your funk :( hope the run helps!
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