My Moving Beyond the Funk List

Have you ever had a day where you were in a funk for no reason at all?

I had one yesterday.

Today I am feeling much better and wanted to make a list.

A list in order to help me move beyond the funk (for the next time the funk returns)

Feel free to add to this list if you have any tips.

1. Take a nap- you are probably over tired and could use the extra sleep
2. Don't beat yourself up for having an off day-everyone has these from time to time.
3. Take a shower-you could be in a funk simple because you smell like trash.
4. Call a good friend and have a good laugh.
5. Eat ice cream with magic shell smothered on top
6. Cry-you always feel better after a good cry.
7. sit on the couch and watch aimless television (it's okay to be lazy every now and then)
8. order take out-who wants to cook when you are in a funk
9. light your favorite candle (sometimes that helps me)
10. get lost in your favorite movie and or book
11. just go with it knowing that tomorrow will be a better day
12. make a to do list since you know that putting things off automatically puts you in a funk (that one if my own personal one)

So...

You got any ideas to get beyond the funk? Please share.

Writer's Block

I have started two posts in the last hour and erased both. I am just not feeling it right now.

Some weeks I find I have many words to get out but that does not seem to be the case this week.

Right now I am enjoying the creative lull; spending time reading a few good books and spending quality time with a few good friends while counting down to the weekend, when I can spend time with J.

I will be back soon when my words start clogging up my brain because I haven't used all of them this week.

Don't cry for me Argentina!

Breaking Bad Habits

I am not one to drink my daily amount of water. And ever since I started the WW I have been keeping track of my water intake each day. WW online provides a feature where you can click a little glass of water for each glass you drink.

Can I say that I have completed all 8 glasses of water only a handful of times?

Folks, this is a tad bit pathetic! PATH-E-TIC!!!!

But have no fear I have come up with a solution to help me solve this problem.

1) I pulled out my plastic pitcher that shows the total ounces on the side.
2) Filled up the pitcher to the 64 oz point.
3) Purchased a bundle of fresh lemons to make my water just right.
4) At the start of each day, I cut up two lemons (4 wedges per lemon) so that I can have a slice of lemon for each glass. (I know I know obsessive compulsive!)
5) I challenge myself to drink the full 64 oz. before 8 p.m.

And since I am drinking more water, I have decided to cut out the sodas. Umm...it's day two of no soda and let's just say I miss my DP.

I am also curious to see how many pounds will come off now that I am not drinking soda.

I will let you know in a week or two.

Wish me luck! I just may need it since I have a killer headache from no DP!

Putting Myself in Time Out

(The picture has nothing to do with this post, it's just a picture of what I wish I was doing)

Is it just me or has this week been nuts?

I was talking to one of my co-workers this week and he said he was ready to hit the eject button on this week because it has been nuts. I couldn't agree more.

This time of year is very busy for me in the furniture business. I guess it is because everyone is getting income tax checks and buying more furniture. But the extra does of busyness leaves me not being able to catch up on all the other things on my to-do list.

And it's not like I am trying to complain about my life. I realize I am blessed and enjoy what I do. And I praise God for all that He has given me. But then there are weeks like this were I just can't wait for it to end.

So this weekend, I am going to take a time out. To unwind. To catch up on all my work and to file all the catalog pages that are piled up on my living room floor. (Yes Jodi, I am going to my happy place)

And on Saturday I am going to breakfast with my husband and my favorite 6 year old then hitting the store of her choice for a bit of birthday shopping.

(Missy we will come by at 9:30-I will email you too. LOL!)

The plan is to R-E-L-A-X!

So have a great weekend, enjoy the nice weather and take a moment to chill with the rest of us.

Guiding Principles #1-3

Sadly I have come to realize that I still require boundaries in my adult life. I work better, I eat better, I live better if I have rules and regulations set forth for my day. At camp we used to call the camp rules "GP's-Guiding Principles." Who knew that in my adult world I would still require a few GP's to live by.

I have been teased by Jeff over the recent months because of my new found love for a regimented schedule. I finally got tired of the taunting one day and asked him in a not so kind and gentle manner, "Don't you see a difference in our house and in my overall attitude when I am following these simple guidelines?!" And of course, his reply was a muttered, "Why yes, yes I do."

Now I am all for guidelines but I have also learned that we have to be flexible to allow ourselves to go as the Spirit moves us, so to speak. I am almost embarrassed to admit this next thing to you. Even though I love a good routine, I am horrible at keeping them. Horrible. I have way too much down time these days and the old saying "Give them an inch and they will take a mile" seems to apply to me and how I handle free time. I will run with it, if it means that I can goof off at my own pace-I run like the wind. Maybe that is why I am always working late into the night or feeling like I never have enough time in my day. Because I am not disciplined enough to use my time wisely.

But it is those days that I wake up early, workout, eat a nutritious breakfast work for a long period, blog for an hour a day, watch an hour of TV or no TV at all, read, cook a balanced meal, a load of laundry a day and so on and so forth. It is in these days that I go to bed happy and satisfied with all I have accomplished. And let me tell you, for a girl who struggles with depression this is a good feeling, no make that a great feeling.

So imagine my surprise when God started showing me scripture that matched up with my desire. Did you know that God can use scripture to transform us? (I am being funny here but seriously did you know this?!?!) The Word of God is an amazing tool for setting up GP'S.

And today's GPs comes from Ruth 2:7

"She went into the field and has worked steadily from morning till now, except for a short rest in the shelter."

Indulge me while I break it down for you, myself and anyone else who has read to this point on the blog without getting scared away.

1. She started work in the morning
2. She worked steadily
3. She only took one short break

Point # 1 shows me that she didn't sleep late-she rose early to start her day. This shows me that when I wake up earlier I tend to get more done in my day

Point #2-She was not idle throughout her day. She worked steadily.

Point #3- She only took one short break. Friends, I love break time. I take one every hour. Yes, that's right-work 45 minutes take 15 minutes off. But remember when I said the old saying above. Well my 15 minutes turns into 30 minutes than to an hour and sometimes more. So no more, my GP's for today are the three I listed from Ruth2:7

1) Wake up early
2) Work Steadily throughout my day
3) Only take a short break during my work hours-not 5 to 10, 30 minute breaks

By the way, this deep thinking is brought to you today by Nancy Leigh Demoss, God bless her! So you can catch her full series on Ruth by clicking the nice words that says click here!

And stay tuned, I will share my GPs as God shows them to me. Doesn't mean I will be perfect at them or have them down pat but atleast I am taking the first step. And didn't God send His Son to die on the cross so I didn't have to worry about perfection? Yes, I think He did!

Thank ya Jesus!