Meh.

by Steph on July 30, 2008

Have you ever felt that way? Just…meh. Like you want to care about things, and you try to care about things, but really? Way down deep, you just don’t care? I’m kind of feeling that lately. I’m not talking about my family – I love my kids all the time. I love Bill most of the time. (HA! I guess I can still find a little funny now and then.)

I’m talking about everything else. I just can’t seem to get terribly worked up about anything lately. We might move to Oregon? Meh. We might move to Indiana instead? Meh. We might move to Houston instead of IN or OR? Meh. The kids are starting school soon? Meh. Tricia’s cutting more teeth? Meh. Really, y’all, it’s getting ridiculous.

So. Do y’all ever feel this way? If so, how do you pull yourself out of the funk?

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Vote -1 Vote +1Lindsey July 30, 2008 at 9:48 am

Sleep. Chocolate. A bath. Alcohol. In that order.

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Vote -1 Vote +1Jaci July 30, 2008 at 10:12 am

Sounds like you’re burned out–and yep, I’ve been there. You’ve got too much stress. When I get like that, the best thing I can do is get away from my family and go out with friends for a few hours. Usually, byt the end of the night I feel like I could care about life again. Treat yourself to a couple of good kid-free hours!

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Vote -1 Vote +1matteroffactmommy July 30, 2008 at 10:47 am

when i start to feel like this – which is waaayy more often lately – i do something different, out of the ordinary… like, do something, ANYTHING different on a random weekday. i.e., out to dinner on a weeknight, go for a long drive by myself, play guitar hero uninterrupted.

we are all creatures of habit, so we feed off of the routine. but then we get all “meh”.

i haven’t helped at ALL…

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Vote -1 Vote +1Kim July 30, 2008 at 11:10 am

Found you via Tootie’s – love the icon pic :)

A 5th of vodka works wonders. Really. And chocolate can’t hurt.

Maybe a little alone time if you can manage it – figure out what perks you up – journal, read, whatever.

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Vote -1 Vote +1mommypie July 30, 2008 at 11:28 am

I weather the storm by pulling the covers over my head and hibernating. As much as I can with a four-year-old.

Maybe not the healthiest approach, but after a few days, I’m so sick of doing NOTHING I’m forced to do SOMETHING. Eventually I feel better.

mommypie’s last blog post..There’s a special place in Hell reserved for swimsuit designers.

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Vote -1 Vote +1Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy July 30, 2008 at 2:22 pm

Retail therapy baby!

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Vote -1 Vote +1Steph July 30, 2008 at 3:55 pm

Lindsey – Maybe when Bill gets home, I can do at least a couple of those things. Probably I shouldn’t sleep in the bathtub, though, right?

Jaci – I just had almost a whole kid-free weekend! Except Bill also came along – does bringing your husband count as kid-free? Sometimes, I think not.

MoFM – I think you’re right. I’m so stuck in a rut lately. Bleh.

Kim – Thanks! You think a fifth of chocolate vodka would be the ultimate then? I’m pretty sure I saw a recipe for chocolate-infused vodka on “Good Eats” or something.

MommyPie – This is what I want to do. Just crawl under the covers with a book. And some chocolate vodka.

Mel – Right? Hopefully, going to buy chocolate, vodka and bubble bath will totally count.

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Vote -1 Vote +1San Diego Momma July 30, 2008 at 4:24 pm

I’m so that way right now, Steph. One look at my lackluster posts will confirm that fact.

Seriously, just let yourself feel that way until it runs it course, which it will soon. You’ve been through a lot of changes in the past several months and your system is probably shutting down to process it all.

Also, I’ve tried e-mailing you again and again and for some reason, my Yahoo! shuts down when I hit “Send.”

Meh.

Deb

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Vote -1 Vote +1matteroffactmommy July 30, 2008 at 5:18 pm

@SDMomma, i’ve been having the same problem with yahoo! WTF. i just tried to attach a bunch of photos to send to a friend and it asked me for my PW and then didn’t send the fucking message! also, i agree with everything you say re: the running its course thing.

AND… I GOT THE QUIRKY BLOGGER T-SHIRT FINALLY! WOOHOO! i plan on sending along some stupid pictures of me in it… or something… soon! :)

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Vote -1 Vote +1Jane July 30, 2008 at 6:38 pm

It’s no wonder, you’ve spent so long living in limbo. Once things start to happen, you’ll start feeling more lively. Planning a move, settling into your new place, that will all be rejuvenating for the spirit, big time. Please baby Ganesh, soon!!!!!

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Vote -1 Vote +1Steph July 30, 2008 at 6:51 pm

Deb – While I’m not glad you’re feeling this way, I’m glad I’m not alone here. We can be meh together. (Except the part where your posts have been lackluster because hello? The deception post? Uh, *awesome.)

Also? GMail. Go get it now. I’ll wait. HA!

MoFM – GMail. Really.

Jane – I hope you’re right. I’m guessing you probably are. Also? I promise to put fresh peanut butter on an altar every day if Ganesh will work it so that we can be settled in before school starts…wherever we’re going to wind up.

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Vote -1 Vote +1myra July 31, 2008 at 7:31 am

i was actually going to say what deb said. i mean, what else can your mind do when everything is up in the air? let yourself get settled where you’re going to be. it will pass.

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Vote -1 Vote +1Steph August 1, 2008 at 7:04 am

Myra – I think y’all are probably right. I’d imagine once I actually know where the hell we’re going, I’ll feel less blah.

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