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clevermanka) wrote2014-12-02 09:37 am
clevermanka) wrote2014-12-02 09:37 am
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I think that I shall never see
Today's Tumblr is Tuesday, December 2: Trees.
Does anyone else remember this clip from the Muppet Show? I remember being, like, eight years old and laughing my ass off at this. It was on one of their albums, too, and I would laugh at that, even without the visual.
I'm in a good space today. Last night I slept for slightly more than eight hours (whaaaaaaaaaat!) and it was, apparently, adequate and restful because I feel great physically and mentally. I think it's been about a week since I upped my progesterone supplement (could have sworn I documented that but I guess not), and I also started standing on my vibration platform again yesterday, so maybe that combo is helping? Whatever, I'll take it. SLEEP IS GOOD.
I have two posts swirling around in my head right now. One is how I've started dealing with anger and directing it in a positive fashion. The other is an exploration of my recent introspection about depression and how it affects some people (me) differently. Of course right now is the busiest time of year for me and I don't have a lot of time for writing long thinky posts. I'm adding to them when I can, though, and would like to get those posted and out of my head in time for the new year. I'm not a big fan of new year's resolutions, but setting goals for the new year is a huge thing in our culture. I'm not immune to the influence of feeling like a fresh start on January 1 is somehow blessed.
Edit: Oh! I forgot to mention my appetite is back, but it's in a very changed form. I've always been one of those people who doesn't have a stop eating switch. Like, unless my stomach is stuffed full, I can always push more food down. Which is why it's so weird when my appetite disappears (and that usually only happens in times of severe emotional stress). On Sunday, I started to develop an interest in food again and that was really great, but it's different now. Last night after I ate a regular-sized meal (half a sweet potato, about 1/2 cup cooked spinach, and a good-sized chicken thigh), I felt comfortably full. I thought about the brownies that are sitting in the fridge right now, but I wasn't interested in eating one. I just wasn't hungry.
This is kind of huge.
Does anyone else remember this clip from the Muppet Show? I remember being, like, eight years old and laughing my ass off at this. It was on one of their albums, too, and I would laugh at that, even without the visual.
I'm in a good space today. Last night I slept for slightly more than eight hours (whaaaaaaaaaat!) and it was, apparently, adequate and restful because I feel great physically and mentally. I think it's been about a week since I upped my progesterone supplement (could have sworn I documented that but I guess not), and I also started standing on my vibration platform again yesterday, so maybe that combo is helping? Whatever, I'll take it. SLEEP IS GOOD.
I have two posts swirling around in my head right now. One is how I've started dealing with anger and directing it in a positive fashion. The other is an exploration of my recent introspection about depression and how it affects some people (me) differently. Of course right now is the busiest time of year for me and I don't have a lot of time for writing long thinky posts. I'm adding to them when I can, though, and would like to get those posted and out of my head in time for the new year. I'm not a big fan of new year's resolutions, but setting goals for the new year is a huge thing in our culture. I'm not immune to the influence of feeling like a fresh start on January 1 is somehow blessed.
Edit: Oh! I forgot to mention my appetite is back, but it's in a very changed form. I've always been one of those people who doesn't have a stop eating switch. Like, unless my stomach is stuffed full, I can always push more food down. Which is why it's so weird when my appetite disappears (and that usually only happens in times of severe emotional stress). On Sunday, I started to develop an interest in food again and that was really great, but it's different now. Last night after I ate a regular-sized meal (half a sweet potato, about 1/2 cup cooked spinach, and a good-sized chicken thigh), I felt comfortably full. I thought about the brownies that are sitting in the fridge right now, but I wasn't interested in eating one. I just wasn't hungry.
This is kind of huge.
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Good news all around, yay!!
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Also, redirecting anger is a good thing. I'm working on some of that myself - I mean, so far, I only have one thing out of twenty or so, but that's a start.
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I love that concept. YES.
And good for you! Small change is good change!
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I'm always impressed how many fabulously cheesy old songs they turned into hilarious mayhem.
Hooray for sleep! Hooray for positive anger management! Hooray for a goodly appetite! I'm so glad things are good- may it continue and only get more awesome!
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My absolute favorite will always be:
And I have no idea why. It's such basic slapstick and I'm usually not a fan of that, never have been, but oh my god their little voices and the *thump* of the mallet...
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Also, I totally remember that song. I can sing it without even watching the video.
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Man, the stop when you're *comfortably* full is great.. it really bugs me when I can't stop stuffing down something that tastes wonderful and then I'm a miserable overstuffed puppy who can only loll around and whimper.
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These baby step results are encouraging
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I think the Muppets just took the concept of schadenfreude and turned it into something that looked cute on the surface but was really kind of horrible (see the Lady of Spain clip I posted in a comment above). They were masters at that.
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Oh, and speaking of him, I think I have found a copy of the mermaid story of his, Lighthouse Island, that wasn't included on The Storyteller DVD series.. I HAZ DA SQUEEE
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Congratulations on the returned appetite! I can stuff myself to the point of bursting, so I feel you.
I'll be interested to read your upcoming posts. I've been trying to redirect my own anger, so I think reading about other experiences might be illuminating.
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