oodles of funch: ocean shots

Monday, January 11, 2010

TAHTS ALL I WANT

Okay... it's been one of those days where I feel like I am dealing with the wake left by everyone else and have lost control of my own life.

So, because it calms me... the ocean is good for that... and because I like them... here are some photos of a happier day.

When I feel stressed, like today, I listen to music that reflects how I feel. Generally speaking it ends up being punk, since we are talking about stress. I find it useful to get rid of anxiety. I sing. I dance. I get it all out. I know it is not everyone's cup of tea. But I'll take mug after mug, thank you!

People close to me seems to be having a hard time in one way or another. I sympathize but have no magic wand to wave to make things better. That frustrates me no end. I like people to be happy. I want to help, but can't. Crap. You'd think at my age that I would have some wisdom to impart. I don't and "hang in there" is a weak response. All I can do is be there... listen, listen, listen.

Otherwise a blissfully dull day. I got some laundry done, a bit of housework. Did some emails that I have needed to get sent off to people who have more patience than I do. I did get an email from V about our day yesterday. That was nice. I cleverly left a jacket in his car. Oops. DH laughed at me when I told him... said , "You always leave something". Sadly, he is correct. I do often leave things behind. He teases me by saying I do it on purpose. Nope. Just a ditz brain sometimes. V said that it gives him an excuse to come back again. I liked that.

My pond was fairly quiet today and tonight. A few emails. Perhaps things are winding down. That's okay. Still missing my favorite over-worked frog.

Tomorrow its back to the grind. My voice is back for the most part. Still sound like some old smokey throated broad. I'll be back teaching reading and doing my story thing. But I have to tell you, no voice or not, it was nice to have that four day weekend.

What do you do when you are stressed?