Comments on: Fake It Till I Make It: My Tells

By: Lisa P

Lisa P — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:07:53 +0000

Holy cow, I’m a cleaning machine when I’m unhappy. When I feel out of control I overcompensate in other areas. My sister is the same way. Whenever my husband smells a Windex cloud, he knows to stand back. He knows I’m straightening the things that feel doable at that point. A dirty house usually means I’m happy because I’m so absorbed in other activities my house falls behind.

By: Carole

Carole — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:46:23 +0000

I guess letting the house go is one of the most common funk detectors. You're so right about it being a cycle, and coming out of it is a cycle. Cleaning the closet is a great start. Little accomplishments make you motivated to do the next thing, and the next, ... I do have a self improvement course on this very thing. Taking back control of the house, then your self esteem, your diet, and so on. But it sounds to me like you already know what you need to do. I thought about putting up the Christmas tree last weekend. The space is cleared....Why not bring a little warm fuzzy spirit into the house? Caroles last blog post..More Vitamin Trashing

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:57:11 +0000

It's a rare occasion when I get into a funk. When I do though, it's usually one addled thought after another. I'll forget to do or finish projects. I'll forget something I was thinking about 5 minutes before hand. That kind of stuff. Jims last blog post..The Meds

By: Tricia

Tricia — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:03:59 +0000

Kristy: Please deliver the kick gently. Sister time will definitely help, as well as some baby giggles from that sweet niece of mine, who I can’t wait to see. I love you too, and thanks for not pushing.

By: kristy

kristy — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:48:44 +0000

Don’t worry mom I am on my way down next week and you can pack your kick in the pants for Tricia in my suitcase and I will gladly take it out and hand it to her. Tricia, I know that when you get this way that it is best not to push so I have left the tell signs alone but they have been waving their red flags in my face for weeks and I have resisted, but when I come down next week we can have good sister time and I have no trouble making you laugh. I will help you fake it unitl your motivation starts to follow you around again. Love you

By: Smart Mouth Broad

Smart Mouth Broad — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:39:48 +0000

I'm a really bad poker player and a really bad faker. My kids can always tell by my face. I must make the most awful faces when I'm thinking about things. That's what puts me into a funk. When there is just too much going on. I keep plowing through but inside, it's complete turmoil. I always think that I can have the nervous break-down later. Sometimes I even admire people who can give in to it. Is that awful? I'm glad that you are finding your way out. Blog your way through it. I can't help but think it's a good thing that you're doing here. Great post Tricia. You never fail to make me think. Smart Mouth Broads last blog post..HIP HOP BOOTY for beginners

By: Nora Bee

Nora Bee — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:11:52 +0000

I love this idea of "tells." (Not a poker player) I stop getting haircuts. Then start wearing ponytails every day. It sucks. Nora Bees last blog post..The secret to shoo fly pie

By: Beth - total mom haircut

Beth - total mom haircut — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:55:54 +0000

Huh. Interesting question! I think wearing the same thing day after day is a big one for me. It never gets put away and I just grab the same things off the top of the pile. It's telling because it means that a) there is a pile, b) I haven't washed the clothes if I'm wearing them and c) I don't care enough to find something other than the easiest thing. Beth - total mom haircuts last blog post..Lunches, Links, Holidays, and…Links

By: Margaret (Nanny Goats)

Margaret (Nanny Goats) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:17:33 +0000

Did you want a Funky tell? Or any kind of tell? Like, can I tell you about a tell that tells everyone about when I have to go to the bathroom? I do the pee-pee dance. I think I'm being subtle, but my friends peg me every time, saying things like, "Do you have to use the little girl's room?" or "Don't you think you should go powder your nose, or something?" Margaret (Nanny Goats)s last blog post..I May Be Unemployed, But I've Got Big Plans

By: Midlife Slices

Midlife Slices — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:25:55 +0000

I think my “tell” shows in my housekeeping skills and the fact that I stop getting out of my pajamas for days on end. I do bathe though so if I ever stop that, then someone needs to haul my ass to the happy hospital.

I hope you get back to that good place again soon. Holidays are rough so hang in there.

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