Winter Blues

[clevermanka]

I don't know if my post yesterday set it off or what, but last night I was struck down with a bad case of the Blue Fugues. It sucked. Bad. It was one of those times where I really wanted to cry but I knew that would just give me a stuffed up nose and I wouldn't be able to sleep. And right then, sleeping through it was the best thing I could do.

I woke up this morning feeling a little better, and I have some ideas about what I need to do before I get pulled down into the dark.

A few weeks ago I posted about needing to get things done and I haven't done much of anything on that front. My sewing machine is still in the shop (hopefully out next week) but I desperately need to get the sewing room cleaned up before I start a new project anyway. I offered to take on some sewing for a friend of mine because I know if I am forced to sew something for someone other than myself it'll help get me in gear.

I also need to start cooking more. I've been eating a lot of sandwiches, noodles, and Burrito King lately (gods I love Burrito King). Not only has hindered the Post-Faire weight loss, it's not exactly boosting my energy levels, either. More greens. More fruits. Winter fruits are finally in season and that's good because I love me my pink grapefruit. Speaking of, anyone know a kid in either of the Lawrence Public School bands? They sell amazing grapefruit this time of year.

Finally, my apartment: A mess. I hate living in messiness. It's not dirty (although I could use a vacuum cleaner), but it is kind of sloppy. I don't like living in something less than tidy.

So there, three things, and they're all related to my basic need and desire for domesticity. I'm a picky little house mouse and I should remember that and pay more attention to it. Clean. Cook. Create. Must. Must. Must.

OK.

Comments

[adammaker.livejournal.com]

Straighten your nest, and re-scent it with cooking.
That's one of the first things for me when I'm Down.

Oh! and you should learn something new, like meadmaking.

Hugs!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Because I need a new hobby. *eyeroll*

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

That's true. I should think of my adoring public, shouldn't I?

[iron-clad.livejournal.com]

I'm exactly the same way about my space. If you need a roomate.............

[professormass.livejournal.com]

Shirts! SHIRTS!

*wink*

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Xmas presents! Xmas presents!

And someone just approached me about doing some sewing for a community theater show.

And my machine is still in the shop.

[professormass.livejournal.com]

Agh. Sucky. What's wrong with it?

And methinks sewing for a good cause like community theatre definitely takes precedence over making me even sexier.

;^)

Seriously? New hobbies never hurt, especially when combatting seasonal bleahs. I have a similar reaction to summer that you do to winter. I just feel kinda cruddy. I usually distract myself with lots and lots of gaming.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

It desperately needed a tuneup and then the LCD display fritzed out. First thing: not a big deal. I get it tuned up once a year. But the LCD issue: not good.

I wanna learn how to do pinstriping. That's the next Big Learning Endeavor.

[professormass.livejournal.com]

As in, pinstriped suits?

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

As in Pinstriped Cars (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/096373363X/qid=1133466765/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-1992338-2133544?n=507846&s=books&v=glance). Von Dutch (http://www.vondutchkustomcycles.com/images/vondutch/von-dutch2.jpg) for real, not this bullshit marketing crap (http://www.vondutch.com/) that I see everywhere nowadays.

[professormass.livejournal.com]

Okay, that'd be just about the coolest hobby ever. I bow to your intense coolness.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Heh. Thanks. Once I learn, I'm sure I'm gonna want to pinstripe everything: Furniture, Walls, Cabinets, Clothes, etc.

[the-themiscyran.livejournal.com]

One of our teenager's best friends; hell, MOST of her friends, are in the Free State Band. Do you need us to hook you up, or do you have a connection already?

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Yes. I need a hook up. I'll email ya!

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

...costumes, shoes, the cat.

[pamelonian.livejournal.com]

I am trying to make my peace with winter, but it is not easy. I can't ride my bike outside, and that is very important to my sense of well-being. I am concentrating on things I can do indoors, like aikido, working out at the gym, reading, and watching old movies.

I will likely get back into writing the novel. Create. Create. Create. I agree wholeheartedly.