I’m having ‘one of those days’.
You know, where you wake up and everything is just a bit too much, right from the beginning. It doesn’t seem to be for any particular reason, but you find yourself feeling grumpy, snapping at your husband, and generally glowering around the place.
Okay, in my case, maybe there is a reason, or two.
I was up super-late last night working on Epheriell.com. Happily, I have now set up a super-cool shopping cart on there, which I’m very happy about (in the moments I’ m not feeling grumpy).
The second reason is probably that I had to go to the dentist today. Again. For about the billionth time. I still have an ache… and they can’t find anything wrong with my tooth – except that there is a wisdom teeth pressing in on it! So now, our journey of a lifetime is delayed yet again while I wait for a consult with the oral surgeon to get my darn wisdom teeth out, and then who knows when the surgery will be?
I’m so disappointed! We were supposed to have left on this trip in February, and it’s just been delay after delay – the van was broken (and we had to go all the way to Melbourne to get it fixed – at least that was somewhat of a trip!), and my teeth have been an ongoing nightmare for the last 7 months.
I’m not just telling you all this to have a whinge (though I know that’s what it sounds like, and to be honest, it’s nice to get it out there)!
I really wanted to let all of you know that we’re delayed, and especially all of you wonderful people who have donated to The Great Australian Granny Square project! It will happen – but as to when we’ll get on the road proper, I can’t say. I’m trying to only do a little bit of work on it now and again – I don’t want it to grow too big before we start travelling again! But it’s all tucked up happily and snug in my crochet bag, along with all of the beautiful yarn you have all sent me.
Nick and I have given up setting dates or planning.. we’re just going to go with the flow, and it will happen when the time is right, and I’m all fixed up!
The bright side? If it wasn’t for this delay, there’s no way that my business would be going as well as it is, nor would I have gotten the time/inspiration to get *bespoke* underway – so perhaps it has all been a blessing in disguise?
So lovelies, tell me – what do you do on days like these? When things all seem to be going the wrong way, when health problems seem to be never-ending, and your dreams keep getting delayed?
What do I do on days like these? If I can get my wits about me, I give myself a break. I remind myself that while I can control my thoughts and my vision, I’m not in control of every little detail – and that’s okay. I allow myself some creative time if I need it, some vegetation time if I need it, some time playing in the kitchen or going for a walk – whatever it is that I need to feel renewed.
You’re doing a great job, Jess – keep those dreams in mind, and they’ll eventualise when they’re good and ready. xo
Hi Jess, the best thing about bad days – is that come midnight – the bad day is over. I know personally that when im really tired things just look crap and sometimes worse than what they seem…
Re your holiday – it will happen, leave it to the gods/goddess and things will fall into place, and your holiday will happen bigger and better than first thought.
On bad days, I do things I like, read, sleep have a bath and generally treat myself knowing that things will get better soon… Please know that you inspire me with your endless energy , vision and talent and your blog inspires me to keep going even when I feel like its all too much
Feel better soon and try and get a good nights sleep
Cheers
Daniele x
On days like these (I had one only a couple of days ago!), I take some time out and lay on the couch with my laptop and a comfy pillow watching downloaded episodes of 30 Rock!
This whole month has been like this! Sigh!
I’ve been overworked (in my opinion, probably not my Boss’s, lol!) At the “Real” job, preparing for a craft fair (My first ever one) and trying to keep promoting, as well as keeping up with orders.
So What did I do? Monday I had a 6 1/2 hour shift, so I came home, sore-legged and made fun of Twilight with a couple of friends (it has to be done, lol) and lightened my mood, and then, I wrote for a while.
Thinking about other things that aren’t stressful, and being creative in a different way helped me to relax (: Hopefully after the craft fair Saturday I’ll be back to my old cheerful self; with a week of “Freedom” until Orientation; and the nightmare of closing my shop for four days D:
More writing after and during that, for sure!
Thanks for having such a great post today; Jess ^__^
Am wrong person to give advice! I drink too much and eat shit food and yell at my kids and feel like a bitch.
Sometimes I go to bed very early and read. Or go op-shopping. After the initial release of grumpagens, its easier to realise that you cant control everything and that what is meant to be will be.
We all have days like this!!! I have found that the best thing to do is when I get this way is to just let it happen!! I call these my ‘slug’ days–days where I just don’t feel like doing anything–so I don’t!! I have found that trying to fight it just creates more stress! Just go with it and know that ‘this too shall pass’, and amazingly enough, the next day is usually great! I truly believe that days like these are just nature’s way of telling me that I need to take time for myself!! Jess, just give yourself permission to not be amazing everyday—-after all, you are human!!
Now, just rest!!!
Lianne
Having been school holidays the last (almost) 2 weeks, a lot of my days have been a bit like yours Jess.
The kids require so much of my time and energy, in addition to keeping the household running… so that by the time the end of the day rolls around I feel as though I’ve achieved next-to-nothing.
I feel like I should be taking advantage of my time off my ‘paid job’, but I love spending time with my kids as well. I’m definitely a quantity *AND* quality Mum.
But it wears me out. I have chronic back condition as well, that (in winter in particular) really drains me.
On the up side, my family is *incredibly* understanding. They give me the space to work when I *really* need it. And they are insisting that this Friday I take a ‘personal day’ – so I’m going to the movies *alone*.
So, on days like today, I remind myself to breathe. I take the time to play a board game. Watch some television. And enjoy my family’s company.
Because life is too short to stress it all.
Tasha xo
Oh, thank you so much, everyone! The common thread here seems to be to have a rest (or indulge in drink, thanks Shaz ;)… I think it might be a night for early-to-bed, maybe a spot of crochet, and a cuddle with my puddy-tat 🙂
You’re all awesome – and thank you for reminding me it’s okay to ‘be human’ 😉
1. I remind myself that everything can change in 5 minutes.
2. I remind myself that tomorrow is a brand new day
3. Everything happens as it supposed to
4. I hug someone that I love more then the world and remind myself that nothing is more important then that.
5. and uh.. ice cream helps.
I take a deep breathe and remind myself the day will end. Then try to steal 5 minutes to myself (or longer). I find my self gravitating towards places like a park with scenery to eat my lunch. That is ofcourse assuming its a week day, cause weekends are too precious to be cranky. …that photo cracks me up! Love it =D
oh dear …that just plain sucks Jess. I’ve had a bit of a day like that myself … all I can say about it is *ugh* … it pains me to recall events :/ … however a bottle of vodka works wonders … really though I found some quiet, repetitive task is always good like embroidery or even the dishes. Helps me focus and let me think about new crafty projects
so i have some advice that ive found that i personally havent tried myself yet…im waiting on the perfect opportunity. ive been sick this whole week… leaving me uncappable of doing much of anything. and grumpy too. im not working, but im not doing anything at home either because i just physically dont have the strength 🙁 but, in a book i was reading recently there was a chapter on rest and play. because there comes a time when we all just need to play. and it can be in many different forms, but not the same for everyone. what i found interesting about what the author wrote, was that… although a gardner may get pleasure and fun out of gardening… if it is their profession… its not an option for fun. it may be fun, but they need to take a break. so, i know that jewelry and the blog and your readers are fun and important for you, but when it comes down to it… its not really play is it? i think you should take a blanket and a good book to a park or beach and just relax… with some bubbles 🙂 even if its just for a while. just get your mind off everything. and i would completely be right there with you… except that in peruvian culture if you are sick.. anything cold is pretty much illegal. so here i am bundled up in my home (its -a little- cold outside)eating soup and (only) anything hot… and grumbling with my husband over the fact that i left the yogurt out of the fridge for an hour so it wasnt cold when i ate it i promise!!! 🙂
good luck 🙂
I’m going to jump on the bandwagon….take a break! It seems like every day for the past few weeks has been “one of those days.” I’ve discovered that no matter how busy I am, I can take 15 minutes to sit outside with a glass of iced tea and a book. Or take a walk. Watch some funny youtube videos. I totally know how you feel…hope things are better soon!
Chocolate is my remedy for days like that. Just polished off a Cadbury Fruit & Nut bar this evening. Having hot, humid weather these days in the U.S. East Coast. Which seems to make me crabbier than usual.