Thursday, July 11, 2013

"BLAHGCK" or "BLUE"?


Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE the color Blue.  I love it in any shade .... but especially in royal blue or light sky blue.  I am drawn to it ... wear it frequently ... decorate my house with it .... write with it ... and am enamored when I see it in the eyes of my family or in the sky on a sunny day!  It just plain seems to make me happy! :-)

Then why do people use the word "blue" to describe a feeling of sadness or melancholiness?  I think "Blue" should be a happy feeling while feeling sad or melancholy should be called just about anything else!  Perhaps it should be described as feeling "blahgck"!  Yuck ... Ick ... I just don't like it, in fact I hate it; I would do just about anything NOT to feel that way ... EVER!  This is probably why I am typically a person who is generally in a good mood ... at least most of the time.  But once in a while, periodically, like everyone else, I end up with a day or maybe even two where I just am NOT feeling happy ... and today just happens to be one of those days!  "Blahgck!!!!"   

So how can a person get over feeling "blahgck" .... TODAY?  Following are the types of things that typically help me tweak a bad attitude (and I am sure hoping they work quickly!)  

1.  Sometimes a person may need a little sunshine ... and Lord knows we have had a lot of cloudy, rainy days this summer ... but today happens to be bright and sunny .... So,  I better get outside!

2.  Sometimes a person may simply need a little exercise ... a walk can do wonders on an attitude ... and walking on a sunny day makes it even better ... I better get my tennis shoes!

3.  A healthy snack or a cool drink of water (or whatever sounds good) can help pick us up ... Got my water bottle - check.

4.  Sometimes a walk with a friend (in person or via phone) may be just what we need.  But be sure to discuss something cheery -- don't dwell on your mood (unless it is a problem that needs fixing) ... I might need my cell phone.

5.  Sometimes our best friend can be found through prayer ... and gazing into a clear blue sky may just do the trick .... I better bring my sun glasses!

6.  Once in a while a good cry may make us feel better ... Oops, I forgot to bring kleenex (but I may have a sleeve) :-)

7.  Counting our blessings can help quite a bit ... Can I borrow your fingers and toes?

8.  A little something to look forward to is always a plus .... Is that bucket list up-to-date?

9.  A good laugh can clear out a bad mood pretty quick ... Heard a good joke anyone?

10.  My favorite mood lifter of all is a hug from my husband and kids ... Better watch out family .... ‘cause here I come!!


Whew!  I am feeling a little more "Blue" already ...  :-) 

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