My fallback, trade em ups. I have had less than a stellar week just kind of out of plain bad luck. Happens. I also feel like the week is dragging on, it really is only Wednesday? Can I get a woof? I try and remember that laughing about it makes it seem almost better. Underline almost. (then highlight it and bold it…)
Ok, hump day, let’s make this a better one.
I would trade… a rattled Monday for things as planned. Well, for some reason I never got the email on Friday about changing our location for our training day. Meaning I arrived at the office at 8:50, no one was there but I am normally the first person. However, I totally forgot my coworker borrowed my computer. So I texted her and said you better be coming to the office soon. She asked why I was at the office… oh shoot. 45 minutes later and $6 broker from metro travel, I arrived at the training. I hate being late.
I would trade… this wave of nausea that won’t go away for some tummy settlement. No idea but Monday night into Tuesday I could not shake this feeling. My sleep was up and down, my run was tough and then work on Tuesday dragged on. I have a sinking feeling it is from the plastic residue that by accident melted in the microwave when I was trying to steam veggies that I did not realize until after I ate the veggies. Another shoot.
I would trade… difficult travels for teleportation. Well, to be more realistic I just have been feeling grumpy about all the things I wish I could do. I miss being able to drive five minutes to pick up one thing from the store, or go run a quick errand, or pick up what I need to. Everything just takes so darn long on foot and to be honest my legs have not been feeling the extra walking it would take. Wow whine much Alex? I just really really miss my car and the ease around it.
I would trade… nothing being satisfying to some good home comfort. Call it a funk, call it a dark cloud but whatever it is I am knee deep in it.
I would trade… broken ear phones to working ones. This just makes me mad, for some reason I can’t hear voices through my ear phones anymore, you see a problem with that? Worst part is that means I will have to BUY new ones and I probably can’t do that till Saturday or Sunday. No Matty in the morning till then! Gah!
I would trade… uber soreness for a full body massage feeling. I could use a massage right about now, either that or a full body foam roll. It makes me want to buy compression socks yet my wallet cries no. I tell you, BBB feels good. I need that push to strength train and this is it. Can I also say I loved Monday’s workout? Who knew! (Aside from the creepy gym man that kept moving my weights and trying to talk to me… a no)
I would trade… dishonesty I see for more posts like this. I know I am super sensitive to blogs in general but I really hate seeing people in real life or even bloggers who lie through their teeth or do not acknowledge what they really should. I could rant away, I really could but I will spare you all.
I would trade… lack of creativity in the kitchen to more inspiration. I wish I could make something besides heating or roasting things, I really do. Yet each night I kind of just laugh at that thought. I haven’t even put my new appliances to the test yet!
I would trade… Wednesday for Saturday. A Molly date is needed, it has been too long. Even better, that afternoon I will be seeing this girl and this girl. Ideal day. Who wouldn’t wish for Saturday to come sooner?
Well, I guess it another day in this neighborhood. I hope you all find hump day a little more of a relief!
Questions: What would you trade today? What breaks a funk for you?
Hope you feel better soon! I’ve been dealing with some terrible pains in my abdomen and found out today that the medication I started last week is putting stress on my liver. Terrific. However, I’m going to keep focused on my goals and try to be proud of myself for the progress I’m making. A trip to whole foods always breaks a funk for me
That is, if I can keep my spending under control!
NOOOOOOOO gosh you can’t catch a break at all. this makes me super sad to hear but please let me know how it goes. a trip to whole foods… you read my mind. now I just need the time to truck to one… ugh
Hope your soreness gets better soon, Alex! I went for a yoga class yesterday after forever and I underestimated what a workout it could be- I woke up SO sore this morning.
yoga always does that for me, it is insane!
Sometimes an awesome workout or ice cream or online shopping break my funk! I love getting packages and knowing one is coming gives me something to look forward to. I hope your funk breaks soon!
I agree, mail makes me super happy. maybe a sign that I have gotten no mail in the last four days that it is causing a funk. haha
i really can’t say enough about amanda’s post so i’m glad you shouted it out. she literally takes the thoughts from my head, writes them more eloquently and then posts them. i’m jealous of her skills. can’t wait to see you saturday!!! we both need it.
it is true, she takes the words out of my mouth yet somehow has the ability to write it out so nicely. blows my mind. saturday saturday saturday
Time to myself breaks a funk for me! Sometimes I feel like I’m always around people and i just need some alone time!!
That is a great idea, I need to do some sort of self care
I would trade being awake from 1-5 am? What the heck?
Whoa now that is the worst! Get some rest.
I meant what I said in that text I just sent you….and I’m so incredibly happy that you have Saturday to look forward to
Hang in there darlin…only a few more days till you get a break (and yes, totally agree that this week is dragging)
I just need to keep my head focused on Saturday, so so close
One thing I never realised some time back was that some blogs I’ve seen are a bunch of lies. When I was in my ED, I would think that I ate sooo much or exercised too little when I compared myself to them. I would wonder why it was only my body that couldn’t do that sort of thing. Now that I’ve realised this, I don’t follow many blogs any more… and it’s been a good decision!
I need to start trimming down those blogs that make me feel that way because you are so right
I hate weeks that are rough and frustrating. Keep your head up. You will make it through!
I know, they are the worst. Thank you for the good vibes
Amanda’s post really resonated with me too. She was honest which is something so many healthy living bloggers… aren’t. It’s nice to see others acknowledging their struggles. It makes it easier for us in some weird way? Anyways, keep chugging along. You’ll get through this and you have some pretty awesome blends to look forward to seeing on the horizon. Hopefully that will keep you moving. And Wednesday is halfway through the week! So you’re at the hardest day now
it does make it easier because i think people should be more honest or at least acknowledge they are leaving out a lot. Just need to get to the weekend.
I would trade being in my cube at work right now for being back in my warm bed. Gah I am so tired. I can already feel myself nodding off…
Hope your week gets better! At least it’s hump day.
Oh gosh how I would love to be in bed and not work. That would be amazing. Hopefully you can get through your day as well!
Amanda definitely deserved a shoutout for that post, that sort of honesty is needed in blogging! I’m thinking there’s some blogs in my reader that I need to cut out, because they talk about how healthy and happy they feel when clearly there’s a problem. Although I can see it for what it is, I don’t feel comfortable supporting something (even if it’s just with my clicks) that could be incredibly damaging to other readers.
And I’m glad you’re liking BBBC! Hopefully you break out of your funk as soon as possible.
I couldn’t agree more, it makes me frustrated to read those posts so I usually just stop reading but I should just flat out get them out of my reader. I think it is damaging to their readers, it isn’t honest at all!
I’m sorry your stomach hurts :-/ i hope you feel better soon.
Traffic was awful yesterday, my husband works in Georgetown and the key bridge was closed because of a jumper! Insane.. it took him forever to get home!
No wonder! I heard so many people were stuck in traffic yesterday, for once the metro was quicker
Usually a funk for me comes in the form of spending too much time at home and not going out enough. I break it by visiting my friend at her bar and just getting out of the house for a little while. It surprisingly does wonders!
I have to agree with this, I haven’t had the time to hang out with anyone and after being home surrounded by people I know that is contributing to the funk
I hope you feel better! I think you need a drink (but you dont drink) so I think u need lots of sugar or fro yo!
Sugar sounds what I really need, sadly I have no time to pick up either. This weekend though, I will be sure to get some whipped cream. haha
ahh hope you feel better i get in funks like that every now and then !! i would trade this cold weather for some nicer weather.. i want to run outside so bad but my body aches and i cant handle it ! and i no what you mean with being not so creative in the kitchen i usually am and thats where my funk is lately i want to do nothing i have a hard enough time even having to cut up veggies lol
eek it is the 50s here which is kind of great. i couldn’t believe how spring like it felt yesterday after work. I hope I can shake this funk in my kitchen
Sorry you’re feeling crappy! Your gifs in this post made me so happy though
Sending healing!!!!
The gifs are always a way to brighten the day right?
Alex I am SO sorry to hear that you are having stomach issues again. :\ Not cool, not cool at all! Hopefully things work themselves out – maybe try lower fiber foods? Whenever I am in a funk I watch a good TV show, like Pretty Little Liars…they have bigger problems than me haha
Running breaks my funk and so does coffee. The week is seriously dragging over here too! Hope it speeds up for you!! Feel better!
What is with this week? I hope it moves fast for both of us
Dear Alex’s tummy: shape thyself up, mmkay? Mmkay. Awesome. Glad we’re on the same page.
Have you ever tried stir frying? That has a tendency to be my go-to for a fast meal. Nine times out of ten my “stir fry” isn’t really what most people would call stir fry, but whatever. Dump a bit (like 1 Tbsp? ish. It doesn’t really matter) in a skillet, heat it up, dice some raw chicken (I always buy frozen chicken, so I just thaw it in the microwave so I can cut it), and toss that business in the skillet with some fresh or frozen veggies. I put all sorts of stuff in there depending on my mood/what I have on hand: corn, peas, carrots, pepper strips, onion. Like I said, I’m not really following any rules or making “normal” stir fry, but it’s quick and easy. Serve it with grain and boom: instant complete dinner. Love it.
Yesterday I took a breakdancing class (who am I? What is going on in my life? Cute hip hop boy, that’s what. He asked me to transfer from hip hop to breaking so they wouldn’t cancel the class, so obviously I thought about that for .000000000000001 seconds and decided oh yeah, I could totally be a b-girl. Obviously.), and my knees are SO. BRUISED. It hurts to even sit down because my jeans press against my knees haha. Anyway, totally fearing BBBC when I get home tonight, because this girl totally needs her knees to help her out on planks after about 30 seconds. Gonna be brutal for sure.
I guess my thing with stir frying is the sauce, I am allergic to most soy sauce and am too cheap to buy the gluten free kind. my life. i used to live on that in high school though. BREAKDANCING CLASS, can I be you? no for reals can I be you? that sounds amazing and exactly what I need at this point in time. that would totally break my funk
In re-reading this, what I meant to say was 1 Tbsp. of *extra virgin olive oil. My bad. I’ve put soy sauce on my “stir fry”…like once. Haha. Hence: fake stir fry.
haha oh goodness my bad!
I agree with you about the honesty through blogging. I actually stopped following a handful of blogs recently because I couldn’t stand it anymore. One thing I LOVE about yours is your honesty girl. I would trade the gross weather here for some sunshine that would make my morning run more enjoyable. Breaking a funk for me is pretty easy, as I just do my happy things: yoga, run, music, read, chat with mama.
I need to do that more often, i need to step away from blogs that are not authentic. we have had great weather no idea why this funk won’t go away
Boooo hope the belly feels better! And I know how you feel about family. I feel it’s hardest to be without family after you just spent time with them (aka right now after coming back from the holiday…)
I have to say this time of year after break is always the hardest!
Okayk, first of all I have to say that all your little graphics are hilarious! And I’m sorry about all your trades. I haaaattteee when my stomach gets all funky on me. Eating is one of my favorite things! haha
and well, I wish that you get a full body massage in the near future.. foam roller?
I hope you have a fabulous Wednesday, two to go, girl!!
I know, when I am not even hungry you know my tummy hates me. i hope you have a great hump day as well!
I agree, I love your graphics lol ecards always make me laugh
awww I really hope your tummy troubles are feeling better soon! And I can only imagine how hard that must be to not have a car with you, but just think of all the experience you’re getting … not many people know how to work mass transit 
I know, i kind of miss just the ease of ‘oh I need something let me go drive to get it’. everything takes at least a half hour near me
Hope you kick the funk out of your system soon! If I makes you feel any better, I’ve been procrastinating grocery shopping simply because I don’t want to walk there. It’s not even far away, but I just couldn’t do it until today. And like you wrote, I miss driving around. PS – Can you get an employee discount on compression gear? Or maybe work out a deal so you can write a review in exchange for some sleeves?
I need get compression socks, I am waiting for my bank account to catch up because I need a pair so bad. I hate grocery shopping because of the long walk, I used to love it before dc. sad!
I hate funks, I usually try to go for a walk or make something healthy to eat. I would love to come over and just make food with you. I think the creativity would just spew out of our pours. That sounds gross, but you get my point!
now i just need some time to have people come over and cook with me. i certainly lack all skills to do that!
I’ve heard a ton of people talking about the week dragging on and personally I agree completely! Though I’m not looking forward to going back to upstate NY so I’m okay with the week dragging on forever and ever LOL.
this week really has dragged on, coffee can’t come soon enough each day.
Sometimes we just get in the “funk” don’t we? I find it’s usually this time of year, post-holiday & the long stretch of working through the Winter, blah! Keep those funny pics & videos coming & you’ll be smiling in no time. Hang in there girlie!
this is so true, I feel like this time of year is always the worst for me. thanks for the good thoughts!
Oh girl I’m feeling you on this week just dragging by – it’s been the same for me. I had the most ridiculously funky day yesterday, and the only thing that managed to snap me out of it was going to sleep. Sometimes no matter how positive I try to be, it’s just a lost cause and the only thing that helps is getting some sleep. Only two more days to make it through till the weekend, though… hang in there <3
And if you ever find that kitchen inspiration, let me know. I've been struggling with it myself and it would be nice to be able to eat something other than cereal and sandwiches for a little while.
I know, the kitchen inspiration is getting bad. Popcorn every night is getting old.. like real old. Eggs and popcorn. You think I would turn into one
Hope you get to feeling better! A night of making dinner/drinking wine with good friends usually gets me out of my funk!
That sounds like an awesome way to end a night, now I just wish I had time for that
oh no, i hate it when stuff like what happened to you with the training on monday happens and you’re on time, but accidentally in the wrong place. that happened to me recently– i was meeting someone for lunch for a work thing….there are 2 restaurants with the same name nearby, i went to one, but she meant the other one….so I was waiting for her until she called, then had to rush over to the other one, and ended up being 30 minutes late and all flustered. UGH
i hate mix ups like that because no matter what, even if it wasn’t your fault, you feel terrible about it. ugh!
I hope your day gets better! At the end of really crappy days, I always say ‘better tomorrows.’ The ecards and Friends clip you used are hysterical. Everything tastes better with a bit of sarcasm
That is what I need to remember, with each bad day comes good ones!
Oh man I feel ya-I have the WORST midday and midweek slump going on today. Doesn’t help that I am ravenous, work is DRAGGING, and I just want the weekend. Rant over
Two more days. We can do it!
Rant on girl, I could say all of that verbatim. hang in there!
Please don’t ever stop the Friends quotes. Love them.
Oh, and the melted plastic in the microwave thing? Ya. Been there. Done that. Except mine was with chocolate. I however saw the huge hole in the bottom, placed it on a plate, and proceeded to eat said melted chocolate until my mom caught me and demanded I throw it away.
I was so stupid with this one, I can’t believe I didn’t realize. I hope it is out of my system. No fun at all.
Ah I could totally use a massage! In fact, I say how much I want one several times a week. Just need to make it happen! Hope you have a better day tomorrow, if not a great weekend! What I would trade for today? Desserts brought to the office! Except not really because it’s the best and worst because I always feel bad that I eat it all!
oh man I wish people did that in our office, people rarely even bring any sort of food in for themselves. Crazy
A good nap and trying something new always helps break a bad funk. Two things I need to do right now, actually so I can break out of the funk with ya.
I need both of those two, let’s find a way!
I hope some of these trades come true for you! This week is rough, first full one back after the holiday, for everyone. I’m sure the emotions don’t help your tummy. As for being sore, maybe you should go for it with those compression socks, girl! I think I remember you saying this before – self care is often worth it, you are so good about saving money but you LOVE running, I think it could be a worthy investment if you think the compression socks would really help you!
I know, i keep saying I will buy them and then I stare them in the face and can’t justify the money. Arg! It would be a worthy investment, i need to bite the bullet and do it! Hope you are having a good week!
Boo for the funkyness and stomach pains, I really wish I could help you- sending many, many well wishes your way girl! And I thought Amanda’s post was fabulous- she somehow always puts my misconstrued thoughts into coherent words… Would it help if I told you that I could give you a pair of headphones?! Hold out till Saturday
XO
YEESSSSSSS gosh i would love you forever if you did. I actually had just been using a coworkers old pair he got like five years ago. did I mention I was cheap as ever? Amanda did nail it with that, I wouldn’t have said it so well
They’re gonna be Apple headphones, nothing fanchy-schmancy… Kapeesh?
oh hell yes, are you kidding me? amazing! I was using janky old school ones
Compression socks are AWESOME and I highly recommend getting a pair, especially if you’re walking more! I sucked it up and paid the $50 or so for a pair of nice pink ones. Shin splints be gone!
See I just need to bite the bullet and do this. Now.
WOOOO keep trucking through and look forward to Saturday! You can make it. Let me know if you’re feeling better/I’m still up for a run to practice for the DC half. Also to the comment above, I wear compression socks all the time…even when I sleep.
Shit, I need to just buy a pair. That is it, when I work on Sunday hello worker discount.
I need me some Friends…stat!
the best mood improvement booster around
hope your tummy feels better soon!
Thank Jessie, it feels a bit better today already
I would trade us being in separate capital cities to us being in the same capital city. I wish more than anything I knew what I could do to solve your problems and give you a smile or two. My heart literally broke for you while reading this. Just know that you are loved, every so very, very loved — by myself, your other friends/readers, and family. Heck, I bet even your dog wishes to hug and snuggle right now.
I hope that you get the time this evening to sit down and work on your resume. I know that you hate sitting and not being productive … this way you’ll at least be sitting.
Love you so much and hate that I can’t help …
OH man this makes me wish that I could teleport or that we lived together. I would take either honestly. Your texts made me smile at the end of a long day
They sell compression socks at most drug stores. They are not as stylish but they are cheaper and provide the same benefits.
whoa really? I had no idea!
I would trade some things too. Like a work day to a full crafty day…Since it is January and Dentist is not busy, I have more days to stay home (In a perfect world that must be fine). Being in the real world, that means trouble
The real world does blow… oh responsibilities.
I hope you start to feel better soon. Tummy troubles stink. I’m so sore from BBB too!!!! Loving it!
I am sore too, man oh man oh man
I hope you feel better soon Alex! I feel like you more often than not have tummy problems.
Also, we should meet up before I go back! I know I’ve been out of touch, but I’d still love to meet you! Anyways, I’ll be in DC this weekend and next week to see a boy, soooo there’ll be plenty o’ opportunity. 
see a boy…. ooohhhhh girl this makes me happy to hear! I would love too, maybe next weekend? I don’t work Sunday or the Monday because of the inauguration.
I’m so sorry you’re having tummy troubles and you’re in a funk. Tummy troubles can make life so miserable, so I hope you feel better soon. For me to get out of a funk it usually just takes time!
I hope it shakes too, this week is just not my week.
Girl–send me your address and a link to the compression socks you want.
bethanyjolee at yahoo dot com
eep I hope you’re feeling better. I am jealous of your saturday with wonderful bloggers. I need to reach out and meet some in my area. can’t wait to read about it!
You really should, it has made my experience in dc so much better
it’s one of my goals this year! I just wished that it didn’t keep happening when I have stuff going on!
I can relate to broken earphones. I feel like I am constantly buying new earphones – they either 1) break 2) are misplaced 3) my dog eats them. UGH. Have fun tomorrow
I can’t complain because I never buy my own headphones, I usually settle for taking someone’s crappy old ones they don’t want. Whatever works right?
OK this is me telling you plug in that popcorn popper! It would be a super great tool to use when you get home from work you could preload it in the evening or morning and then come home pop and enjoy with some TV or blogs
Or invite a coworker over for a movie night!
haha I should I really should, I tend to have like no time at night anymore with work which sticks. it is my down time but I haven’t had much of it lately.