Last night was one of the worst night's sleep I've had in a long time. I couldn't fall asleep at first because of my overactive mind, so ended up doom-scrolling for a while, listened to music for a while, thoughts some thoughts, felt some feels and then I started getting highly annoyed with myself. It happens. Like the first time you read Romeo and Juliet and you just want to change the horrid tragic ending but you're powerless to do so? That kind of annoyed.
Then I told myself to stop being a whiny little bitch and I put on a monotone meditation narrated by a guy that used to be really good at helping me fall asleep. Last night though? A whole different kettle of fish as it turns out. I fell asleep sure enough, but I had my earphones in and I was definitely very consciously aware of what he was saying because I was having a full on argument with him in my sleep. Not just in my head or dreams either. I was actively arguing with him - audibly. Which is weird, I know. I remember getting so angry with the guy that I woke myself up, yanked out my earphones out of my ears and flung them across the room in disgust. So out of character for me, but he had obviously pushed some serious buttons. The bastard! How dare he? lol.
Needless to say, I also had some rather screwed up dreams of things past that I'd rather not relive. I woke up feeling frumpy and grumpy, which anyone that knows me probably would know is not a good combination. I don't take it out on anyone but myself though because I'm not that guy. Fuck that guy by the way!
I went about my [late] morning rituals which included coffee and meds in the hope that the combination might help relieve some of the irritation which was swirling like a tornado inside of me. Inner turmoil is not a great sidekick, but we all have that from time to time, no matter how stoic you may seem.
The day progressed and my mood improved when I ended up having a really pleasant conversation with a complete stranger in the parking lot of the local supermarket about clothing. I had complimented her on the chainmail type looking crocheted pullover she had on. She was lovely and it was a nice interaction.
It's just something about me. I enjoy giving people compliments when I see something that is nice or that suits them. I have no reservations about it whether it be a stranger or a close friend - being kind is a simple thing and who knows, maybe once in a while that person might have been having a really bad day and needed to hear those kind words just then? That's just how I live my life. I like the simple things. Strangely enough, that conversation in the parking lot made a difference to me too. Perhaps I needed it more than she did, who knows.
I then bought myself some spoils because I needed to. They consisted of chicken & cheese nuggets to stuff my face with on the drive home and some hair dye. I missed the opportunity for a free hairdo the other day so I figured screw it, I'll do it my goddamn self.
I'm still frustrated, annoyed and sleep deprived but hey, I have coffee, chocolate and hair dye. It's enough.
How do you get yourself out of a mood when you're irritated as fuck?
If I wake up in bad form I go talk to my chickens. They're great listeners and better conversationalists than many of my fellow humans. 🙃
Oh you lucky fish, I wish I had chickens to talk to. I have always wanted chickens, closest I came was having ducks. They aren't even half as cool and don't have personalities like chickens do. How many have you got?
I have 20 beautiful ladies enjoying their retirement from life at a battery farm.
I agree, ducks are not half as sociable.
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Sorry, got a little late to this one! Shenanigans afoot lol
I hate these types of things. I get the frumpy grumpy's every now and then and it's not good. Particularly because when you have a kid, they don't just leave you alone to be frumpy grumpy. I guess I should cherish that I have a son who wants to see me in a better mood lol but that's besides the point!
One of the things that I've done in these scenarios, had one of them lately, is take a COLD shower. Ice cold! Holy shit it knocks the breath out of you but it also improves our mood and helps us sleep. Knocking the shit out of yourself with that is a sure fire way to get the frumpy's out!
Also don't doomscroll! That never helps!
What kind of shenanigans? Pray, do tell 😃
Yeah, it isn't the best thing but I'm fortunate to not have these kinds of days too often, even when things are really bad, I tend to try and see the bigger picture and put it all into perspective balancing the good and bad.
I totally understand that kids pick up on the vibes and often they will overcompensate to try and improve the atmosphere. You have to appreciate that, they just want to make things better.
Cold shower? I actually had one two days ago and it certainly did take my focus off everything but the fact that it was 5 degrees outside 🤣 A hard reset!
Thanks for the comment @cmplxty and reading my posts, have a good day
🦋 Em
And yeah! Fuck that guy anyway!
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Now I want chicken and cheese nuggets...damn you and your posts...first cheese cake and now this!
Hahaha yes, well I dare to tease readers with food sometimes. 🤣 Those nuggets were fucking tasty. I would have shared them with you, but you can't have cheesecake Galen, I will not be responsible for your sugar level hitting the roof.
I'm allowed to have cheesecake, it has medicinal qualities and is good for me.
And if you believe that you're bonkers.
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I'm not denying it's medicinal qualities or that I'm bonkers.
One must acknowledge and accept the truth.
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Oh you funny gal! You're lovely 💓
I go walking in nature (!)... Barefoot. 👍🏻
Hey @nickydee
Thanks for reading me. How have you been? I love walking in nature too, it helps a lot. Chicken nuggets were a close second though.
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For me it was chicken nuggets. Ice-cream. Yep. Angry eating was one of my things big time!
I'm really good thanks. Having a blast and loving the area I'm in. Health a bit sketchy but that's what it is. Doing my best to be better at not eating the chicken nuggets and ice-cream and walking out there in nature.
Some days I'm on it. Some days not so on it :)
I really enjoy reading you. I'll be back!
Hope you're smiling today. Even while you mutter "Fuck that guy!" <3