Oh the Tree Pollen Blues
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| Red Yarrow May 2024 |
Anyway, light thunderstorms passed right over here last night. The TV antenna lost the signal a few times. I'm fully awake now catching up on blogging, plants, and housework.
For no reason that I've figured out, I'm in a slump. Pulling out of it has been a two week process. I've slowed down being online except for Twitter/X. Watching YouTube videos doesn't even interest me. When this happens, it feels like having an emotional cold, nothing but blah and meh days. I can laugh, feel bad, feel good, get things done, but it all takes deliberate effort with long stretches of nothing but sitting in a chair thinking.
The sunshine this week helps lift my spirits. Changing my routine also places me on a better pathway to moving more, feeling better, and eating better.
How is your week going?
I have gotten some spring cleaning done which has been lovely! Hope the sunshine continues for you!
ReplyDeleteMarie,
DeleteSpring cleaning does have a way of making the world feel happier.
Another day of sunshine here! It feels unreal.
Our week is actually going quite well, except that the pollen bother's Patrick's allergies too. We are on a road trip and currently in Prince Edward Island, Canada, where the weather is very tolerable at about 70 degrees. And, the area is also free from a lot of tourists going through as the season has not fully started, so that is a good thing. Hope you will be feeling more energetic with perhaps a bit more rest.
ReplyDeleteBeatrice,
DeleteI hope y'all have a chance to see blogger Marie. She posts the most gorgeous photographs of PEI.
Happy Travels!
Slept well last night. Taking it easy indoors today. No allergy medicine is nice.
The weather here has warmed up considerably but so far the humidity level has been bearable. Two thunderstorms yesterday and I hope they aren't a harbinger of things to come. We still haven't gotten our car repaired from the storm last August although we finally have a date for them to do half of the repairs (which 'half' we don't know) but not until Aug. 20th, more than a year after the storm. We live in trepidation that there will be another storm which will cause a complete nightmare with insurance.
ReplyDeleteMaryanne,
DeletePrayers the car insurance situation goes smoothly. They are so known for being horrible to deal with.
Moving is a good remedy for slumps. It's hard to get going, but so worth it.
ReplyDeleteLiz,
DeleteThat is the truth, moving is a good remedy!
The problem lately is that at 3 AM, I'd rather be sleeping than wide awake. lol
I'm going to have small tasks lined up tonight just in case.
'Slump' don't think it is you ~ Mostly it seem there is not much of interest online ~ even the NY Times is not very informative ~ sigh ~ Younger generation not very interesting either so there is that ~
ReplyDeleteYou are a treasure ~ hugs,
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Carol,
DeleteYou've made a good observation there.
A favorite blog I've been reading for over ten years, has become less interesting, even boring at times. They branched out to a paid subscription e-magazine. I'm guessing their focus is there instead of the blog. Not always a good move for a business to do that because readers can feel slighted as well as disinterested.
I wonder if the slumping has to do with the alingnment of the planets.
Hugs!
Beautiful blog
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rajani
DeleteHave a good weekend
Sorry you're in a slump. Spring is not my favorite season, as there is too much yard work to do, and the grass and weeds and plants grow wild this time of year. I'm more of a Fall and Winter person. But spending some time outdoors in the sunshine and nature is always beneficial. Maybe you can try that to lift the spirits. This is a beautiful photo you have taken. The weather here is cold, then warm, then cold. We're supposed to get some rain at the end of the month.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
ps.....your blog is one of my favorites. : )
Thank you, Sheri. It means a lot to be appreciated.
DeleteI sit outdoors at least once a day. Yesterday though, it took effort as even in the shade, it was hot and a bit stuffy.
There's a lot to do indoors switching over from winter to summer, moving furniture, putting in the A/C, and such.
Thunderstorms have rolled over us a few times this week.
Have a pleasant weekend
Interrupted sleep always makes me feel dopey and dull. Sunshine livens me up, especially if I can be out in the garden. We've had such cool windy weather lately. I'm sorry for your seasonal allergies, and hope you soon feel back to your normal self.
ReplyDeleteLorrie,
DeleteAll the rain the other day washed some pollen out of the air.
It felt good not needing allergy medicine.
Have a wonderful weekend