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It’s One Of Those Dear Diary Days….

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Today’s one of those days that I wake up questioning my madness once again. It’s 4.30 am and my mind was to toss the alarm clock under the bed.

My body felt heavy and I had a dull headache as if I hadn’t slept *well, some creatures were perambulating in my head as I was trying to get my beauty sleep* and I honestly felt like just getting the children to school in my nightwear and crawling back under my lovely duvet.

Excuse my French, I simply felt shitty! For so many reasons both known and unknown.

The primary thought on my mind is why on Earth am I grinding my teeth, determined to keep writing, when I can choose a nice calm career that might not require a lot of my mental faculties.

At this point I was beginning to think fleetingly that a career as a dog walker would be just fascinating and soothe my frazzled nerves.

The dogs will keep me in shape and amuse me as well, and I could tell my tales to them as they gaze at me in pure admiration. Madness.

I dragged myself into the steamy hot shower and allowed the water to cascade down for several minutes. It’s so soothing and blissful. It revs up my engine.

Jumping into my exercise gear, I dilly-dally on the computer a bit before waking the young’uns to get ready for school and breakfast.

Mind over matter, I kept muttering to my mind and mind won.

I hit the trail, poured out some sweat and the headache was lost in transit.

Now, I sit down here in Starbucks, checking out freelance opportunities and looking at people pass me by. It’s all good as I feel a lift in my spirit and I am thankful for the ability to literally drag myself by my boot straps and get going.

Indeed, there are days in our lives that are filled with such moments of misgivings, but when we sit and appreciate the little things that surrounds us and our well-being, the picture looks brighter.

Have you experienced one of such day’s recently? How did you handle it? I like learning new ways.

‘It will all end in praise.’

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© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha

 

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A wordsmith with a vivid imagination, an eager mind and a burning desire to carve out tales. As I journey with my muse to that land of all possibilities and self discovery, I hope my personal evolution will serve as a beacon of inspiration for anyone who chooses to stop by.

51 thoughts on “It’s One Of Those Dear Diary Days….”

  4. You know. .. it’s funny I’m reading this. I went to bed with such thoughts. I felt like I can’t keep up with the demands. I questioned my career. I kept praying to God- asking him if he wants me to continue to plead for change or be patient and maintain an attitude of gratitude. Then I wake up and read this!

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  5. When that happens to me, I force myself out the door. Walking, especially outside, always puts things in perspective. The sweat and endorphins help. But you know…that dog walking thing….I wonder ?? ☺

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  8. Haha. I feel you on that Sister!
    On days like that, I just don’t bother to snooze. I get up and head straight to my work space where I can have my feet on the ground and my back resting against a chair.
    And you know what? I usually accomplish more on such days.

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  11. Thanks for your post! I often feel that way about exercising – I know it’s good for me, but my bed is SO inviting…on such days, the best thing is to stop thinking and just go. I always feel better afterward.

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      1. Yes it is ,Sis,like this morning I felt like that and was wondering,but decided to drive around with the husband man, by the time we came back,it was a breath of fresh air.

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  14. this post reminds me of my morning yesterday. I dragged myself sick and all to work for meetings that were cancelled because other folks called out sick. I made the most of it and managed to survive until 5. I called out today. Sometimes you just have to recuperate.

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  16. Now the image of dogs gazing at you in admiration as you regale your tales is most amusing. Thanks for making me chuckle 😁. I think though for that scenario to become a reality you will have to wrap your stories around some fine bones!

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  18. I think that was today for me. I woke up feeling awful as well my head hurt. I took stuff went back to sleep, woke up and read a couple hours. Finally by three I felt okay and had a really great time at the mall with some old friends and a the little guy of one of my friends. Such a cute guy! Hope you feel better today!

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