Yeah I have been really flat the last couple of weeks I took myself off to the Dr. yesterday as I am ticking all the boxes, not enjoying things I used to enjoy, wanting to sleep all the time, avoiding speaking to people and my senses seem to be lessened. The Dr. recommended I get more exercise and a SAD lamp or move to London where there is a bit more action :) I am also on a diet and my food seems so bland I have even lost my appetite. What a drip!
I am putting in more hours on the pet food side and really enjoying that although it is going to be another year before we see any real financial reward. A year is a long time which isn't helping my mood at the moment. The job is fun though and you never know what to expect behind every door. I sold to one customer recently and then discovered that he has 6 adult Great Danes and he goes through 15 15kg bags of dog food a month, that's like 15 new customer in one hit and then I end up sitting with a little old lady for an hour who has a miniature dachshund.
My teens are also feeling a bit down poor old Scott is feeling isolated because of his morals and is finding it difficult to mix with his peers as all they talk about is sex, drink and TV games. Erin is in pretty much the same position with most of her class mates too. Keeping them on the straight and narrow is easier said than done. At least in our day our parents had a inkling of who we mixed with and what we were doing just from the phone calls we used to get at home - now of course that doesn't happen. I don't think my teens have ever had a call at home.
All is not lost though, the buds are out and spring is around the corner, bring it on...
I'll send you a copy of JZ's "State of the Nation" address...that should PERK you RIGHT UP! ;) As for your kids, I would be glad that their morals are sticking! I was the same in high school, and had to "fake it" a lot when talking with people who did wilder things than I was willing to. Although I did have the "jock" excuse to fall back on, so no one expected me to smoke/drink anyway.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ness, you a jock I would never have guessed x
ReplyDeleteOh Jo. Am sure that he weather plays a large role. NO sun would drive me dilly too. Hope he gave you some wonderful little pills to take your woes away.
ReplyDeleteMust be tough on the kids too. Thank your lucky stars tho that they are not involved with the bad crowd. xxx
Don't you HATE it when everything just "goes grey"?
ReplyDeleteI think it happens to us all at various stages but good for you that you tackled it straight way!
You'll be just fine, I'm sure.
And ja, its very tough to feel 'different' at school - it takes real guts.
You can be very proud of your parenting and your kids.
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Spring is around the corner:). Don't underestimate the stress of moving Joanne, it takes a while for it all to settle. Maybe come visit us in the north - we are having some serious gorgeous weather at the moment :).
ReplyDeleteHi Jo, hope the doc gave you something to tide you over this grey period. Sending lots of hugs and prayers your way. You must be so proud of your kids...that they are sticking with their morals despite the peer pressure.
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Sorry to hear that you're taking strain, there's not much we can do for you on the other side of the world. Spring is around the corner though and hopefully will bring colour back into your lives.
ReplyDeleteThe children face incredible pressure and we just have to trust that we've done enough and that they will make the correct choices.
Sorry to hear you're feeling a bit low :-( Being blue is a bit of a b*gger, isn't it?! I'm lifting myself by exercising, and taking heart from all the indicators that spring is on the way - there were crocuses flowering in my garden yesterday! I've heard the sun lamp can do wonders... fingers crossed it works for you too.
ReplyDeleteKudos to your children for remaining strong. On the whole, my son has done the same - not really had many girlfriends, doesn't hang out with kids who smoke/drink, although now he's 18, that could all change! Peer pressure can be a tough thing to deal with, but yours sound like they are fighting back - good for them!
Hang in there and when you do feel like a friendly voice my new home number is 01444 628390. Think the SAD lamp is an excellent idea, don't under estimate the shock the lack of sunshine is to our african systems. Thinking of you xxx
ReplyDeleteoh no. this post makes me very sad. :-(
ReplyDeleteI think a skype call on Saturday morning is a must. Be ready to wake up early for a family rendevouz with coffee and rusks. 9am my time. :-)
Love you all lots.
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