Someone perk me up.

[Chefzhat]

I'm so tired. Tired. Tired. You know what I mean?

Full time classes, two boys to chase to their activities (and they are not in every sport or activity, just one each), house to care for, sick hubby, bummed about my doggies. And I'm sure my advanced age doesn't help. I know this should be no big deal, but this week I'm just dragging around barely able to put one foot in front of the other.

I dunno. Maybe herbals?

I'm really not asking for a head stroking, just someone give me a way to put the spring back in my step??

Debie

[Laura B]

Can you block out some time and get thee to a spa? A good long massage will always perk me up! And if you have the time, add a facial and/or a mani/pedi. :D

[Wendy w]

I second the spa! Also, do you happen to have a housekeeper? I'm sure that having one once a week would be a lifesaver.

Hang in there, it looks like you have a lot on your plate.

[sneezles]

Originally posted by Chefzhat
And I'm sure my advanced age doesn't help.

Wait to you get to be my age!:p I do remember those days, though, when all 3 of mine were active in extra-curricular activities and I worked full-time, did tons of volunteer work at the school and they can be very tough at times but then all of a sudden the boys are all grown-up...well, I did get to make a couple of costumes for the school play (my last year as a high school parent...yahooo!!!!).

How 'bout a couple a jokes...

A LITTLE FLAB

One morning while making breakfast, a man walked up to his wife,
pinched her on the butt and said, "If you firmed up, we could get rid of your control top panty hose".

While this was on the edge of intolerable, she kept silent.

The next morning the man woke his wife with a pinch on each of her
breasts and said, "You know, if you firmed these up, we could get rid of your bra."

This was beyond a silent response, so she rolled over and grabbed him. With a death grip in place, she said, "You know, if you firmed this up, we could get rid of the gardener, the postman, the pool man,and your brother .


The Talking Frog
(remember this is a joke not really about my husband :p )

My husband is 67 years old and loves to fish. He was sitting in his
boat the other day when he heard a voice say, "Pick me up." He looked around and could not see any one. He thought he was dreaming when he heard the voice again, "Pick me up."

He looked in the water and there floating on the top was a frog.

My husband said, "Are you talking to me?"

The frog said, "Yes, I'm talking to you. Pick me up and kiss me and I'll turn into the most beautiful woman you have ever seen and will give you the most wonderful sexual pleasures that you have ever dreamed of."

My husband looked at the frog for a short time and then reached over and picked it up carefully, placing it in his front breast pocket.

Then the frog said, "What are you nuts, didn't you hear what I said? I said kiss me and I will give you sexual pleasures like you have never had."
He opened his pocket, looked at the frog and said, "Naah, at my age I'd rather have a talking frog!

[Chefzhat]

hee hee hee - thanks for the jokes! I'm smiling right now!

Thanks everyone - I should have thought of the spa myself. Wierd how I start dropping the little things that I enjoy and withdraw.

I have a housekeeper, thank goodness. She's worth her weight in gold lately!

[rosie_one]

Debbie, obvious advice here... get enough sleep, eat well (getting enough calcium seems to be a big thing for me) and check out that thread on hypothyrodism.

DH swears by CoQ10 too, it's a circulatory booster. You could try that; be warned it's a bit expensive.

And call your best friend and tell her that stupid frog joke. :D

[Melman]

I totally agree with the spa idea! I had a completely miserable day today at work. Because of some really insane managerial decisions, we were faced with an incredible week of h*ll next week. I decided I'd just be the martyr today and take care of all the crap...wah wah wah. (I ALMOST finished the whole project today single-handed so at least it's not an issue next week.)

ANYWAY....after lunch, I decided I'd go back to my normal NOT-fire-breathing personality. :D I called one spa and made an appointment for a 90 minute massage and then a separate appointment for a really nice manicure (the deluxe treatement!) Since I couldn't get the manicure this week, I then called my regular nail technician and made an appointment for toes and nails tomorrow! I decided after all my nastiness this morning, I deserved a "me me me me" afternoon. :D I felt like a new person just knowing I had pampering on the horizon.

Hang in there!!

[colleency]

(((Debie)))

You implied that you didn't need a hug, but I give you one anyway.

Deep breaths. Cup of tea.

If you have some girlfriends that are up for it, a girl weekend is definitely recommended. I'd never done it before. I just got back, and I had a wonderful time. I'm completely refreshed and ready to tackle anything (almost).

If that doesn't work out, then a spa or at the very least a pedicure.

[HejazSunKat]

Debie Dear, you sound overscheduled. Any nearby relative feel like taking the boys for an overnight visit this weekend? It's quality time for them too and sounds like you could use some quiet time to recharge the batteries.

[Kathy B]

I was pretty overscheduled and feeling worn out last fall, and this is what I did.....

I made a promise to DH and myself that I would not take on ANYTHING ELSE!

Some things were going to be dropping off my schedule, and I was determined not to replace them with more things to do. It is so easy to agree to do little things that seem like they won't take any time, but agree to very many and suddenly you are overwhelmed and overscheduled. I have only added one thing since then (so I'm not perfect ;) ), and I am finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Two more major projects will soon be gone, and I am finally feeling less rushed and not tired all the time. Not always easy to say "no", but necessary to keep your sanity

[Escher]

In all seriousness here, Chefzhat...if you are down and droopy, don't do something relaxing (spa, sleep, etc)... do something exciting!

Something that will spark adrenaline and maybe even a little bit of fear!

Downhill skiing! Skydiving! Lion-taming! (ok, maybe that last one's a little hard to arrange) but you get the idea.

Push your comfort level a little bit.

Go to a rock concert. Explore the possibility of getting a tattoo (even if you don't, just walking in will break your shell). Participate in an athletic event.

Get your heart pumping, and your spirits will follow....

[Chefzhat]

Escher, you are spot on. I'm a much giddier girl today - I went to the local school skating party last night and did deadbug and cha cha slide on wheels!

Spa pedi tomorrow!

Thanks for the snuggle, Colleen:)

[Kay Henderson]

I know it's really hard when you have eight plates spinning, but the skating making you feel better makes me think that it might be helpful to squeeze in some exercise if you can.

Most anything might help, but I was interested in research that says that the best exercise of all for a troubled mind is walking -- I have no idea why.

Good luck and best wishes to you. I know what it's like to feel overwhelmed and panicky that you will never get caught up. You will though, and you've gotten some excellent advice about ways to break out of your funk.

Kay