I've missed you. Sorry that I've been sleeping lots. You must understand that I didn't sleep much the last couple of weeks. But... I got my first and last 4.0 in college!! I'm kinda proud of myself. And now I'm done with school. What do I do now? Someone find me a job. Quick!
Whenever someone asked me what I was going to be when I grew up, I said, "A graduate." But now that has happened, and I don't have an answer to the question anymore. I don't know what I want to do. My routine as a student is gone. I feel like nothing is waiting for me now. Or maybe everything is waiting for me now. But I feel kinda lost. And dismal. (When I used to be happy and hilarious.)
I'm on a quest to restore the sunshine and the funny in my life. I feel like I've forgotten how because so many unfunny, not-nice things have happened lately. I need a new attitude, but I don't know where to find one. So maybe we could make this a collaborative effort?
Can you tell me what you do to have a good time these days? What songs you like to dance to? Your happy movie? Your favorite childhood cartoon? Your favorite snack or treat? Your favorite book? Julie Andrews says that if I think of my favorite things, then I won't feel so bad, but my favorite things aren't working so well, and you are some of my favorite people, so it couldn't hurt to try your favorite things, right?
Please help!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
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When I am feeling down I watch one of my favorite movies like 500 Days of Summer, Dan in Real Life, Sleepless in Seattle, Big Fish, or Return to me. What's good about those movies is that they have some sad parts, some funny parts, and end on a good note.
I also like to put on some good music, but that really depends on my mood.
I have trouble reading when I am down because my mind keeps going elsewhere.
Sometimes it helps to just veg with some snacks and a fun TV show for a few hours.
Talking to friends helps too. I don't like to always go to friends when I have problems, but it is nice to have a few who will listen to you when you do.
I'd still be pretty high on that last 4.0, if I was you...
Dog is my go-to happy thing. He tells the best jokes, ever! And is relentlessly adorable. And Dog doughnuts... well... just take my word for it.
Chin up, dear Chessie! Things will all work out. Congrats on your 4.0! That is wonderful news :)
To answer your questions....here are a few of my favorite things: When I'm looking to have a good time, I like to curl up with a knitting project and/or a best friend and a good movie. In this weather, hot chocolate is a must. Yesterday was spent wandering around town with my best friend from high school, just acting like a bunch of ridiculous college kids. Getting lost and playing at the park was most enjoyable. My favorite happy movies include Without a Clue (a Sherlock Holmes spoof), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Donny Osmand edition), and Hello Dolly (with Barbara Strisand). As a child, I was addicted to Arthur. I'd still watch it now if I had the time....My favorite snack is chocolate covered pretzels or ritz bitz cheese sandwich crackers, yum! And favorite book is a difficult question, since there are so many that I enjoy....I'd have to say Cannery Row by John Steinbeck or Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse.
Stay positive, my dear.
Song to dance to- Underdog by Spoon, Hell the Glee version
Happy movie- School of Rock & Kill Bill vol 1
Childhood cartoon- P. B. & J. Otter
Favorite snack- chips and 7 layer dip
Favorite book- that is too hard of a question to ask. lately I'm really digging on my Quad and some classics like Narnia.
Window shopping is also fun. Window shop for cute new outfits you'd love to buy if you had money, or books you'd buy if you had space change. And catharsis & therapy with roomies is also good :)
Don't be sad! It is very easy to get down but I know a few tricks. What I do with the kids I work with is that we jump around shaking our body uncontrollably for 5 minutes straight. Have no control over your limbs, just shake. And do not talk but just a solid humming noise. This activates your sympathetic nervous system and relieves stress. Afterwards, just bask in how you feel and you'll think of everything more clearly.
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