Some of my best friends during my singleton days were dudes. I just liked my guy friends better than I did my girl friends for the most part. I think this maybe stems back to my early adolescence when I mostly looked like a dude so therefore felt more comfortable hanging around dudes? I don't know. I'm really starting to make myself look like a lesbian here, MOVING ON.
Anyway, in my early 20's (so like 4 years ago) I had this friend named Flynn and he used to refer to certain girls he'd kissed as "slumpbusters", meaning they'd broken a slump or a dry spell for him in the make out department. For me, that term has since taken on a new meaning, one having nothing to do with making out seeing as how I'm married now and don't do that stuff anymore.
Thanks to everyone here at casa de Verbie alternating different varieties of sickenss for the majority of July I've found myself feeling very droopy. It's sweatier than Satan's armpit outside, my energy is at zero, and my poor baby just cut his 9th tooth. We have not been happy campers. Which sucks, because I freaking love summer. Total number of days spent at the pool in the last month equals like two and that friends, is a crime against humanity. "Slumpy" is the term I used to describe how I was feeling last night in discussion with the Hub. I'm feeling so slumpy that I think I may need a slumpbuster.
What, you ask, constitutes a slumpbuster in this kind of situation? That's what I'm trying to figure out. Shopping is out of the question, so is travel, though I think a trip to the Northwest would do me wonders right about now. I've been having fantasies about Washington and Oregon lately, I think maybe I've watched too many episodes of Little People, Big World...
Anyway, this is where you come in handy friends, tell me how you beat your summer slump?
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i say, get out with friends. it's hot but it's way hotter here (in texas). have friends OVER, which helps me in more than one way, the most important in that i am forced to clean, which makes me feel better, and i get to hang out with cool people. does your little one have a tiny pool to play in? (idk if you're in an apt or whatever...) take up a craft of some kind?
for me, it's all about getting out and seeing other people. it takes me my mind off all the other things (the teething, the horrible nights of no sleep, etc).
Hey, I wish I had an answer for you, but I'm in the same position. I'm in need of a major slumpbuster.
I think a pedicure is in order (Gittertoes?) and maybe a visit to the make-up counters just for fun.
Or there is always the make-out thing. Send your hubby a steamy email and have him meet you for a night out. My favorite slumpbuster is an outdoor concert - classic or rock up at one of the ski resorts.
That's all I got...
Ha ha! I know that friend Flynn as well and that sounds so incredibly typical of him :) Being single myself, I often find myself in a slump over boys, church, friends, my body, etc. Slumps suck fo sho.
The only thing that works for me is laughter. Some people call it the best medicine. I concur. Where is the best place to find laughter? Spending time with Julie and Rachel. True story.
getting our air conditioning working was a major slumpbuster. So was having my mom in town to take us out to eat, to the movies, and the bountiful rec center pool (awesome!). And knowing that come saturday I will be heading to the mountains in Jackson Hole for some vaca with the fam all paid for once again by my parents. they are awesome and I am a mooch.
That show makes me want to go there, too! It just looks so cool and and moist and lovely...
When I'm feeling slumpy I like to get the house really clean (that always pulls me up by the bootstraps), then watch Fun With Dick and Jane which is both pee-your-pants hilarious AND helpful in making you feel really good about whatever situation you happen to be in.
Hope your summer picks up soon!
I went to the pacific northwest.
GO!
p.s. you totally cracked me up "I'm married now and i don't do that anymore." Ha!
Hope you get out of the slump. That sucks.
Coincidentally, just got back from Oregon and Washington. It was awesome. But apparently they are having a heat wave right now, so probably not the best place to get out of the heat.
Come visit. We'll go to the lake.
pool time with your stoopid seester and red head niece would be perfect! Call me...it's time
I have no advice. Because you may have his evilness' armpit, but we are living in his balzac.
But I do recommend ice cream sandwiches.
Speaking from a Portlander on day 3 of 105 degrees, don't come here right now! It's insanely hot and we're all in a slump since we don't know how to handle this heat. The coast is always nice, but PACKED right now since it is so hot here.
Well you are in luck my Kalli! I will be in Utah on Monday! for 2 whole weeks! We will get snow cones, and take our babies to swim, and possibly hit up some garage sales and find some ridiculously cheap stuff that has potential to be your favorite posession ever! Love Ya!
I painted my entire house. Every last room. So now I'm in a new slump...because I have nothing left to paint. So maybe that isn't the best idea.
I'm feeling slumpish too although I'm not sure why. I tend to reach for a box of Cosmic Brownies (love those things), but I'm trying not to go to food when I'm down. Easier said than done.
Swimming always makes me feel good! Go to the pool and soak in some rays and splash around a bit. Then head home for a big afternoon nap!
Vacations are the best slumpbusters. I just got back from one, and am feeling another slump coming on!
If you can't go to the northwest right now, maybe just go up to the mountains or something like that?
I have the answer to all of your problems!! A trip to Spokane!!! We have everything you need.... plenty of sunshine + lake + cabin + boat + entire Silvey house basement to yourselves = TOTAL Slump Buster. Besides--- its your current fantasy and its only like a 10 hour drive...totally doable!!) Make it happen.!!! PS.... Flynn!!! What happened to him?
Another is to have a "me" day-either on your own or get together with friends and have a "girlie" day/night.. go out for mani/pedi treatment (or hair of course), lunch and/or dinner and a movie. Maybe a massage also?
You can even do it frugally-do each others nails/toes/hair, have a potluck and rent movies @ home. Point is to spend some time doing something for YOU for a little bit.
Getting out of the "slump" routine.
Or add something to your normal routine...join a group, new hobby or volunteer work. Finding time is probably tough.
Pool days work for me..so relaxing..sun, water and a good book. Exercise always does it too-stress & slump healer. I also finally joined Big Brother/Sister org. & it's been so much fun!
well i know u said travel is out- but as of monday i will have an extra room, and some extra time on my hands while 'the perv' is in transition- plus i am a chef so u know u won't starve- miss u. =(
Getting showered and "ready" for the day in the a.m. after a good workout is a major everyday slumpbuster for me!!! If I start my day off doing something for myself that makes me feel better about myself and wakes me up, I am happier and have the energy I need to chase a busy boy around or go to the salon or whatever I am doing! :)
All very good suggestions! I wish I had 19 comments on ANY of my blog posts! Total from like 5 posts about finding the love of my life has totalled 12 and you are in a slump and people are lined up to help you out! LUCKY!
Kalli! Count your many blessings! Go camping... minimize! Come and hang with us in STG and relax.(I'm headed to the pool today). Sometimes there isn't a cure cause life just sucks sometimes. I'm sure that it's hard cause you guys have been so sick etc! Hang in there! Get feeling better and then plan something special :) LOVE YOU!
Connie's!!!!! :) let's go
This is what you need to do. I know you have a pool but you come swimming at my pool. We put the little ones down for a nap. Get village baker for lunch and layout and talk about your destiny. You have so many talents and we are going to figure out what you can channel your creative energy towards besides motherhood that will bring you fulfillment. Your brilliant mind is bored! You should be writing a book or something. Come!!
I'm pretty sure that I'M in Satan's armpit :) I say pedicure, nice dinner out with some girls, and a new book to read.
You just gotta move through your slump. Walk up to the nearest shaved ice shack= delicious! Go on a cookout up the canyon or camp out for a night. Hit up the theater since it will blast you with some freezing air. Movies are like a 2 hour vacation in and of themselves.
Oh- and a drive for the day to park city is like a little get away too- go hit it up!!
We are running away to st george, cheap and easy! st george that is!!
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