The Blues

I had a big case of the blues yesterday.  I'm not sure why (maybe sugar back in my diet).  I felt sad and down and lonely.

For someone who jumps at time-to-myself, this is an odd feeling.

I needed some TLC.  Hubby has a full week of meetings and travel this weekend, so TLC needed to come from ME.  I said "screw it" to the cold sore, bug bites and bloat and did some pampering.

Pedicure ... check (love the color ... purple-gray)
Eyebrows ... check (they were hairy beasts)
Grocery store ... check (not exactly pampering, but it got me up and moving around)

I feel "normal" this morning.  But I canceled my lift workout yesterday for this morning (and the class is full, so no going back).  It was part of my blues - I tend to hibernate when I feel this way.  I only regret it since nothing at home is inspiring me this morning.  Probably a cardio-lift mix will win out.  As I've said before, my knee didn't like this month's endurance so it's no big loss today.

I scheduled a gel polish for Saturday.  My nails look healthy and I'm ready to try it again.  It's been about 5 or 6 weeks.  I like the do-at-home polish and will probably do gel less frequently.  I also have all day Saturday to fill by myself and my blues had me worried.  I need to force myself out of hibernation.  If it doesn't last ... back to home polish.

I'm fortunate I don't get "down" too often.  I know how to fix it, but it's hard to do when I feel that way.  It's nice to feel better today - hope it sticks.  The blues came on quite suddenly yesterday morning.

Workout, clean eating, youngest back in town ... today should be better.

My INTENTION today is to notice all the good stuff in my life ... be GRATEFUL.  This list is long and it helps to chase away any lingering blues.  Later gators.