tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post6077937938477348981..comments2023-09-05T23:24:27.006-06:00Comments on Happy meets Crazy: Down Day. Yeah. You Heard Me.Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10218614720786379961noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-26502431094678234982008-08-19T11:11:00.000-06:002008-08-19T11:11:00.000-06:00Michelle-Thank you! And welcome to the crazy/happy...Michelle-<BR/>Thank you! And welcome to the crazy/happy part of blogger world. :) Actually, it's an honor to have you commenting here; I've loved your guest posts over at Segullah. You are a fabulous writer!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10218614720786379961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-6259257454049571252008-08-19T11:07:00.000-06:002008-08-19T11:07:00.000-06:00I just found you from Segullah and I LOVE this. Lo...I just found you from Segullah and I LOVE this. Love your honesty. I have felt this way many times and despite my happy upswing this summer I know I'll feel it again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-1560012581153921342008-08-08T06:34:00.000-06:002008-08-08T06:34:00.000-06:00I'm not a very insightful or smart person so I don...I'm not a very insightful or smart person so I don't really have anything helpful to say that has not already been said but I just thought I'd tell you that I love reading your blog because you just seem to be so much fun and the type of friend any girl would love to have! I hope today is a little brighter.<BR/>If you are interested, I left something on my blog for you.Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17311918064009586996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-60324669092305812142008-08-08T01:07:00.000-06:002008-08-08T01:07:00.000-06:00I ran across an article late tonight and for an od...I ran across an article late tonight and for an odd reason, it made me think of reading your post earlier today. I put up a new post dedicated to you.MBussehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11531418705778312110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-86360925553650650612008-08-07T23:03:00.000-06:002008-08-07T23:03:00.000-06:00It's too hot to be motivated in August!It's too hot to be motivated in August!Dave and Kathryn Doddshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896783233577618532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-268829331110950572008-08-07T22:48:00.000-06:002008-08-07T22:48:00.000-06:00*Hugs*That's all I've got, because I am totally i...*Hugs*<BR/>That's all I've got, because I am totally in the same boat.FluffyChickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09469289835652075845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-311147623744877842008-08-07T22:12:00.000-06:002008-08-07T22:12:00.000-06:00How did you see into my head?? I have been visitin...How did you see into my head?? I have been visiting funky town too!<BR/><BR/>Amen! Amen! Amen! and Amen!<BR/><BR/>I hate this "trial" and hope some day I understand better the whys of why its mine. you know? <BR/><BR/>Some days are better than others, for the most part. But, then funky town comes to visit and its hard to shake it. Thank you for giving us a voice. Your courage may in time rub off on me and help me to voice my own battles with this yucky thing.<BR/><BR/>Thanks. Really.Elisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17255980370281345632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-55685702593108671342008-08-07T20:35:00.000-06:002008-08-07T20:35:00.000-06:00Isn't it amazing how you never really know what's ...Isn't it amazing how you never really know what's going on inside a persons head? Even if you just saw them say 3 days ago. :)<BR/><BR/>You're awesome, don't give up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-80083095027556324962008-08-07T17:32:00.000-06:002008-08-07T17:32:00.000-06:00Hey, you know I'm ALL for the cleaning lady. I fe...Hey, you know I'm ALL for the cleaning lady. I feel like it's a huge stress relief and if you can make some way for it to happen, it will bless your life. At least it has mine. I, for one thing, totally appreciate the fact that at least once a week I HAVE to go through the house and get the clutter under control...otherwise, why bother paying someone to clean around it? My kids, like Janelle's, have made "Mrs. Bird'll get it" comments, but we've worked really hard to make them understand she comes to do things like toilets and dusting...we have to work to keep our home clean and orderly. It's working so far. Oh, and I was exactly like you-- Stanton was "for" a cleaning lady for a long time before I swallowed my pride and got on board. I needed to be ready and you do to. But it's been worth it for me.<BR/>I will say this for the FlyLady, too, she is amazing IF you do what she assigns every day. The one load of laundry every morning has been revolutionary for me. I totally feel like I can wash, dry, fold, and even put away one load a day. Sometimes I really get into a groove with it and do 2 or 3 all the way to completion. It helps because the piles stay so small so it isn't this gargantuan task that seems impossible.<BR/><BR/>And finally, we miss you at Scripture Sisters. I like the accountability of commenting there every day-- it helps to keep the scripture reading in its proper place -- you know...at the top of the list.<BR/><BR/>L-O-N-G comment, I know. But I've really been thinking about you today.Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13914081924660422629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-53262059217479142102008-08-07T16:30:00.000-06:002008-08-07T16:30:00.000-06:00you are definately not the only one feeling that w...you are definately not the only one feeling that way, I think that it comes with the job. Some days are definately not great, but we just keep plugging away. And Janelle is right, amazingly enough reading the scriptures does help, I guess because it brings the spirit into our lives more and afterall he is there to comfort us and help us right. You're great.sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00515448885088985955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-15858385589394165412008-08-07T16:28:00.000-06:002008-08-07T16:28:00.000-06:00i'm feeling the same way today!ugh!!i wish i could...i'm feeling the same way today!<BR/><BR/>ugh!!<BR/><BR/>i wish i could be so open about my daily struggles -- i really admire you for that!!!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08965028510161992833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-486488105298403112008-08-07T15:50:00.000-06:002008-08-07T15:50:00.000-06:00Julie-I love you, too.madsens-Ha! I love that: End...Julie-<BR/>I love you, too.<BR/><BR/>madsens-<BR/>Ha! I love that: Enduring just to begin. I'll have to use that in the future. And it looks like we both need to get crackin' on the weight thing again. Good! We can check up on each other... ;)<BR/><BR/>Jolene-<BR/>Thank you. Sometimes I feel alone, so thank you.<BR/><BR/>Lanette-<BR/>Earth life. Ugh! But so, so true.<BR/><BR/>brenbot-<BR/>Karate Chop in the Face it is!<BR/><BR/>Becky, I have a cat-<BR/>Actually, that's an idea I've thrown around for quite a few years now. I had always thought of it as helping me get rid of a chore, but I never thought about it getting rid of the angst and frustration that go along with it. I think Brandon and I might have to re-think this again (sad thing is, he's not the one against it! He's been for it for a while).<BR/>Hugs right back at 'ya, too.<BR/><BR/>Flip flop-<BR/>Drudgery. Yep. But yes, fleeting moments can last a long time!<BR/><BR/>Mother of the Wild Boys-<BR/>You literally made me cry. Thank you so much. I didn't realize you struggled with this so intently (because I'm a bad friend that way), but when you said that Heavenly Father had a higher opinion of your coping abilities than you do, I felt so much better. It's true, isn't it? He knows us so much better than we know ourselves, and it should be an honor to know that I can conquer this. I can. <BR/><BR/>Bythelbs-<BR/>I think you may be pretty close to something. Sometimes I wonder if I would be so sad if I wasn't so happy. <BR/>Or we could all just be miserable. ;)<BR/><BR/>Cardalls-<BR/>You're right. Pills don't fix everything; although I know they do work really well for some people. <BR/>Thank you for understanding!<BR/><BR/>Tamrobot-<BR/>Wha?? Maybe it's a family vibe thing, what with you, bren, and me being all funk-i-fied. You're right. Karate Chop!<BR/><BR/>Amber-<BR/>Thank you, friend. :) You are right! One bad day every few days is not a big deal. It is about perspective. And you've given me a lot. This is good. :) <BR/><BR/>Janelle-<BR/>Ah, yes. I guess I gained weight because of the crazy schedule. But it still stinks. I do have a walking buddy, though. I think exercise has been kind of touch and go because of my crazy schedule. But it does help. <BR/>I keep feeling tempted to do FlyLady, but I guess I just haven't been ready to make the leap. Oh, and the scriptures are there; just not as frequent. Another good reminder!<BR/>Love you, Janelle. :)<BR/><BR/>Never a True Aggie-<BR/>I actually remember reading that post by Julie P. It was really good and I remember thinking, "yes! my house is a working house." Thank you for the reminder and reference. It's easy to forget that my home isn't meant to be shown to famous people or something. Just a place to live. <BR/>P.S BD sex stuff, though, although plentiful, was not graphic. I am grateful for that!<BR/><BR/>Leslie-<BR/>Done. :) <BR/><BR/>Amanda D-<BR/>Thank you for your prayers! Good luck with all the legos. Again. ;)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10218614720786379961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-76934867960965645222008-08-07T15:02:00.000-06:002008-08-07T15:02:00.000-06:00I love Julie's response: Just keep swimming. Grea...I love Julie's response: Just keep swimming. Great advice.<BR/><BR/>I totally understand bad days. I get them regularly where I just can't believe that I am still doing laundry or picking up legos AGAIN. <BR/><BR/>Prayers coming your way!Amanda Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662814069840360787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-30452576801218456772008-08-07T14:29:00.000-06:002008-08-07T14:29:00.000-06:00Your turn...send me your address...as in now...tha...Your turn...send me your address...as in now...thank you.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05684357594246180507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-13132264259112023612008-08-07T13:53:00.000-06:002008-08-07T13:53:00.000-06:00I am soooo with you. I look at my laundry pile an...I am soooo with you. I look at my laundry pile and just say, "why bother?" But, somehow it gets done. I wish you could see my house right now. Frightening. You will feel better soon. I say, let the simple stuff go. Who cares if the dishes don't get done. That's why they make paper plates! I had the same "Ah-Hah or rather "Oh Crap" moment too when I looked around and thought, "I have to do this forever...this being taking care of the house that is constantly changing." I like Julie Petite's recent comment about the "show farm" and the "working farm." If you missed it, she was saying that the Farm at Thanksgiving point is immaculate. No cow poop, good smells, nice and clean. A real farm is worn, but working. A real farm has a little cow poop here and there, and that is fine. So, I have just started saying that my house is a working house, not a show house. At least it makes me feel better for the moment.<BR/><BR/>On the BD note. I totally agree with you. NO WAY is Maren reading those books until she is 16 for the first....17-18 for the rest. Way too much sexiness and horniness. Horn Dog is right. Makes me wonder about Ms. Meyers sex life...maybe I don't want to know. I am glad the series is over. Hooray for Ms. Meyers. I hope she makes lots of money and is very happy.Never A True Aggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331740639630387522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-36118836227473850762008-08-07T13:50:00.000-06:002008-08-07T13:50:00.000-06:00Didn't you just get back from vacation, Youth Conf...Didn't you just get back from vacation, Youth Conference and a wedding? Of course you gained weight! But wasn't it fun while it lasted?<BR/><BR/>I used to have a cleaning lady until my daughters said, "We'll just let the cleaning lady pick up our rooms." Done with that! My kids will see me work and hard. But while I was pregnant and had arthritis flare ups it was a life saver. But now, Flylady is still working for me.<BR/><BR/>Umm, make your exercising social again and it will be fun like that class you did with Lanette. Do you have an exercising buddy or walking buddy in UT yet?<BR/><BR/>Have you been reading your scriptures lately? Vacation can always make our good habits hard to restart. <BR/><BR/>I imagine you already feel better, but for sure you will after your date. Go to Chilis and have the Guiltless Chicken something or other and you'll feel good about your food choice for the evening and then whatever else you Do will be dessert.<BR/><BR/>Now I need to go and do all the things I suggested to you. I'm sure you'll have a great weekend!<BR/><BR/>-JanelleJanellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14336321282330362007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-66802909446343291892008-08-07T13:19:00.000-06:002008-08-07T13:19:00.000-06:00Hello friend! :) What to say? I'm not sure. Eve...Hello friend! :) What to say? I'm not sure. Everyday life is CHALLENGING!! I hear ya. Oh, do I. :P I'm working on it too. I hope that you can have your rough day and have a better day tomorrow. One of the things that is so annoying about these down days is how it makes EVERYTHING look so bleak. It's so hard to see the happiness. I know you didn't ask for advice but I'm going to give you an idea anyway- to take as you'd like. Try marking on your calendar- a dot on each BAD day. You define them as you'd like. I tried it once and it did help me gain a little perspective on my "everything is so horrible" days. :) Ah Cheryl, you will make it. You ARE strong and GOOD. You are happiness. You are. Read you some Sherri Dew. :) Lots of love comin' your way!!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157523019167820612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-63392108845017371812008-08-07T12:35:00.000-06:002008-08-07T12:35:00.000-06:00Aw, I'm sorry you've been feeling down.I've been i...Aw, I'm sorry you've been feeling down.<BR/><BR/>I've been in a funk lately too. I know what I need to do to feel better (for me, personally, getting up earlier, eating better, exercising, and setting certain goals significantly helps), but for some reason I keep on sabotaging myself and do the exact opposite of what I know I need to do. <BR/><BR/>I agree with Brenna, it's karate chop time. Time to take action.tamrobothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16201646777117086158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-36918565521500515322008-08-07T12:25:00.000-06:002008-08-07T12:25:00.000-06:00Wow--we have more in common than our name! I tota...Wow--we have more in common than our name! I totally get this, I struggle with it on a regular basis. Sometimes I tell my husband that I could hate my life(meaning the drudgery) if it weren't full of so much happiness and goodness! You are not alone and pills certainly don't fix everything!Cardallshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11892829000971779922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-56164290618667555832008-08-07T12:12:00.000-06:002008-08-07T12:12:00.000-06:00I don't think you're as unhappy as you think you a...I don't think you're as unhappy as you think you are. How else could you manage to bring so much happiness to everyone around you?<BR/><BR/>Or maybe we're all just miserable. You know, the whole misery loves company thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-60281201859022900022008-08-07T12:05:00.000-06:002008-08-07T12:05:00.000-06:00Cheryl...once again you were able to eloquently sa...Cheryl...once again you were able to eloquently say what I haven't been able to put into words. I'm so glad that you can share with us, because it definitely helps me feel less alone. You are awesome. I really feel like Heavenly Father knew I needed a friend who could "get me", and so he sent me you.<BR/><BR/>All I can say is, there is no one right answer when it comes to depression. I've dealt with it my entire life, on and off of the drugs. I've had therapists, I've tried exercise, I do eat right, and I take my vitamins. And yet it remains. Apparently H. F. has a higher opinion of my coping abilities than I do. ;)<BR/><BR/>All I can say is keep holding on to those happy shards, and don't worry about those haters- do what works for you!Mother of the Wild Boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09247511282238437472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-17875107357180214752008-08-07T11:34:00.000-06:002008-08-07T11:34:00.000-06:00I think that is how life is most of the time. Life...I think that is how life is most of the time. Life is not always happy, in fact most of it is drudgery...its those fleeting moments of happiness that can get us through!flip flop mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13770484678729883256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-30080219281638830922008-08-07T10:57:00.000-06:002008-08-07T10:57:00.000-06:00I haven't been to the gym in, oh, nearly a month. ...I haven't been to the gym in, oh, nearly a month. And I feel it. And it makes me feel like a lazy lump even when I'm running errands and cleaning the fridge. But when I think about it, it's not about me physically or my health or how I look in shorts. It's about that time that is mine and mine alone. And I haven't taken time for me. Comprende?<BR/><BR/>I have a friend that swears up and down that hiring a housekeeper saved her sanity. She and her husband really had to budget and sacrifice a few of their family "luxury" items to get someone in twice a week to vacuum and dust what not, but she has gained all that time. Not just the time cleaning, but the time dreading doing it, and the time dinking around avoiding it, and the time spent feeling guilty for not doing every last bit of it. Maybe not right for you and B, but something to think about. <BR/><BR/>(((((HUGS)))))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-67580506784780908372008-08-07T10:37:00.000-06:002008-08-07T10:37:00.000-06:00I've been feeling like caca too. I also gained 6 ...I've been feeling like caca too. I also gained 6 pounds this month. I am having a hard time getting out of this be lazy, don't exercise and eat like crap state. I say lets karate chop the depression right in the face. Lets eat good-for-us foods, take our depression-combating vitamins (i.e. calcium, magnesium, omega oils, B vitamins, etc.), break a sweat exercising and we'll feel better. I hope.brenbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174520235703038538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-23124910658957380272008-08-07T10:00:00.000-06:002008-08-07T10:00:00.000-06:00Welcome to earth life!! Never Give Up!!Welcome to earth life!! Never Give Up!!Lanette - Never Give Up!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11468832828091217112noreply@blogger.com