A Blah Day

I don’t have blah days very often, but today was one of those days.
I set the alarm for 8:00 just in case we didn’t wake up on our own (sure that we wouldn’t need it). So, when the alarm went off, I was shocked! I told Sterling we needed to get up and get going and then proceeded to go right back to sleep—I never sleep in like that! Needless to say, when we finally did get out of bed and Sterling was getting his dad ready for the day only to find him light-headed and unsteady, I was slightly relieved that I didn’t have to rush around to get ready for church (Sterling and I take turns staying home with Grandpa when he’s not up to going out, and it was my turn to stay home).
I’ve spent the entire morning in slow motion looking at hundreds of photos while trying to find a few specific photos for an upcoming post. The experience has been enjoyable and frustrating—enjoyable because I love looking at photos and reminiscing and frustrating because my photos should be better organized. Hence, another goal for 2009 is to have ALL my photos organized. Sterling even agreed that our office would be the perfect place to leave photos out (and locked up so the grandchildren can’t touch them) while I work on this huge project that just might take the entire year (that’s once we organize our already cluttered office, which is this week’s project).
This afternoon, I snuggled with Sterling in our “chair-and-a-half” and fell asleep, certain that when I woke up I’d have tons of energy to attack another project that’s needed to be done for months—writing wedding, baby, and condolence cards to family and friends. The nap was nice, but I’m still moving slowly and feeling rather groggy. So, I’ve set the cards out on the kitchen counter, and if I leave them out (it bugs me when projects are sitting out on the counter for any length of time), I’ll be sure to write a few each night this week.
Maybe my subconscious knows all the things I secretly have planned to accomplish this week and wanted to take a day off. I’m okay with that. Really I am. In fact, Sterling and I even watched a movie together while sipping on a fruit smoothie and nibbling on caramel popcorn—a rare occasion indeed.
Subconscious, enjoy today because tomorrow it’s full steam ahead. No time for any more blah days for a while. I have an office to organize!


Reader Comments (40)
Maybe there is something in the yucky Utah air right now. I have been rather tired all day. Snuggled w/ my hubby until we both feel asleep and then later in the day we watched a movie while enjoying a fruit smoothie & popcorn (minus the carmel). Some days you just have to unwind. It's nice to hear that you allow yourself that pleasure. Good luck w/ all the projects.
As for the stacks of photos, just tackle them a bit at a time.
I am a former demo who just got a new catalog the other day and Oh how beautiful it is! As I always tell people, it is so much easier to go through the catalog and mark what I don't like than what I do because I'd only use about 4 sticky notes that way.
We all need days like that every once in a while to relax and unwind. I hope you feel energized to tackle those things on your to do list today.
Oh, and your photo problem is the exact same thing I've been facing. Was just complaining about it to my husband this morning! I hope to get mine done soon too.
Shelli, I love reading about your normal every day life. You are so down to earth, warm and friendly. I love the realness I see in your posts. It makes me smile.
Hope your day is blessed!
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I hope you feel more energized tomorrow!
Cindy
Sharon
The photo fight is a tough one - if you master it, you better share!
Thanks for the new catalog today - absolutely holding my breath until that shipment notification. You earned that caramel popcorn with this one!!! :)
I love Stampin Up and the new catalog is absolutely beautiful!! I just got mine today from my demonstrator. I am so sad though that the directions for the creations are not in the back anymore. But I guess I will have to be more creative now :) Thanks again for such beautiful work!
I knew I felt connected to you when I met you n Philly. Continue to keep it real!
Love, love, love the new layout of your blog!
Hooray for "blah" days!
I have blah days much too often where nothing seems to get done. Anyway since you are trying to better organize your photos I couldn't help but mention the most wonderful new program that I have discovered invented by Apple computers. I have an apple myself but don't think you need one for this program. It's called iPhoto but and its been around forever but it is new and improved. Below is a link to a tutorial for it. Check it out it's really something. http://www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto/guided-tour/large.html
Kim