Accentuate the Not Entirely Dismal

[clevermanka]

pennswoods tagged me for the Positivity Meme which didn't actually make me laugh out loud but did make me snort.

During the next five days, post three positive things about your day and ask three people to do the same so the positive attitude can gain some ground.

This is not easy today. I already cried once today before 8am (tears and everything) and it's entirely likely I'll do so again when I get home. Because I woke up this morning, showered, got dressed...and noticed when I couldn't fasten my skirt that I was really swollen. I turned to look at myself in the mirror and my belly was pushing out as far as I've ever seen it. I could rest my hands on the top ridge under my breasts as if I was pregnant. That was before eating anything. Completely empty stomach. I got a photo, but apparently don't have an SD card reader at the office like I thought I did.

So let's see if I can scrounge up three things to be positive about.

1. I'm not dead.

2. mckitterick is not dead.

3. Both of us are gainfully employed.

That's all I've got for positivity today.

I tag hdsqrl, 1_rhiannon_1, and seascribe, but trust me, I won't be hurt if you don't take me up on it. I completely understand not being up to this right now!

Comments

[zitronenhai.livejournal.com]

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Still Alive

[mundungus42.livejournal.com]

*hugs* In the immortal words of GLaDOS (as set to music by Jonathan Coulton), you just keep on trying until you run out of cake (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6ljFaKRTrI).

Quote from my line of business...

[thetimesink.livejournal.com]

"Any vertical day..."

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

Oh damn, hon, I'm sorry You're having such a shitty morning :( (((hugs)))

[saffronhare.livejournal.com]

My father-in-law is participating in the positivity thing as well. His three for today: got out of bed without assistance; went to the bathroom without assistance; showered without assistance. He says it's important to keep things simple.

*hugs*

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I started feeling so terrible, I came home. Took an hour nap and am now sitting on the couch reading fic.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Preach it, Grandpa. I hear you, man.

[sherwood21.livejournal.com]

Maybe you're carrying my tiny human bump around for me. In which case, thanks!

Seriously though, I'm sorry today is a rough day, and I'm sorry for the ridiculous amount of swelling. I hope you feel better soon. *hugs*

[seascribe.livejournal.com]

Ugh, I am so sorry. *many hugs*

[write-out.livejournal.com]

(((hugs)))

[kazoogrrl.livejournal.com]

People can be utterly shocked when you actually respond to, "How is it going?" with, "Well, I'm alive." Sorry, wasn't put on this earth to say things to make you feel like all is right with this world.

*sigh*

I hope napping and fic time helped.

[pointoforigin.livejournal.com]

I love this because it's so much like my own brand of positivity. "Not dead yet--whoopee." I feel bad about it, but it's just how I am some days. If I can figure out how to change it, I will, but no luck so far. Meanwhile, I appreciate not being the only one. ; )

[pamelonian.livejournal.com]

Let's see...

1. I didn't get into an accident on my commute to or from work.

2. I have work.

3. I am not hungover (this time).

Sometimes you have to reach for it.

Re: Still Alive

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Re: Quote from my line of business...

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I know it as "any day upright and above ground."

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

HA! Seriously. Happy to help ya, there.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I've actually stopped responding at all when people ask "How are you?" I just pretend like I didn't hear.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Yay not dead yet.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Re: Quote from my line of business...

[thetimesink.livejournal.com]

Hmmm. Possibly regional so as to include Jimmy Hoffa?