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Sometimes, life sucks.
And then sometimes it sucks a little bit more.
I have this friend, see, and right now? Her life sucks. And because she’s my friend, and because of the nature of the sucktitude, it cannot be discussed with The Internets. When this happens, some people, like my friend, feel like pulling their hair out. Or their fingernails. Or something.
So, what cannot be discussed on The Internets? Well, some people feel that issues that are uber-personal, uber-private, or of a somewhat delicate nature shouldn’t be blabbed about willy-nilly like. Not that my friend is willy-nilly. She’s actually pretty normal, above-average even. But even above-average people sometimes agree that there are certain subjects involving certain other parties that should be kept off-line. Or at least kept off-line until they have been discussed/resolved with previously mentioned other parties.
Ok, so in RealSpeak, my friend is having Issues. A Crisis even. And do you know what the best thing is for a crisis? Chocolate. And Ice-Cream. And Road Trips. And lots and lots of couch-time with a therapist–whether that is a friend or the lovely invention that is wireless Internet and a laptop. Unfortunately for my friend, options three and four are impossible at this particular juncture, and options one and two will only last as long as the current stockpile of chocolate and ice-cream can withstand the Crisis Management Task Force–That’d be my friend, lover of all things chocolate and/or ice-cream.
Gaaaaah! My friend is cranky. Without any REAL way to solve said current Crisis, the only thing to do is to rehash this Crisis 18 times per day to 7 different friends and hope that Crisis Management can get with the program and solve the problem before all her friends start screening her calls, ignoring her desperate texts and emails and forcing her to make a Costco run for more chocolate, more ice-cream, and yoga pants in two sizes larger.
How about you give my friend a little love, tell her your favorite “Bad Day Remedies”. Your favorite movie, your favorite activity, your favorite something! Be specific, this is a Crisis we’re talking about people!
Oh, and Happy Friggin’ St. Patrick’s Day. Take Luck!
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My favorite St. Patrick’s Day memory is from this weekend – a drunk guy called me Pretty Girl all night. I’ve never been the pretty girl before and it felt dang good (even if he was drunk. And married. And about to be a father.).
I hope your friend’s issues are resolved soon. Issues suck.
Comment by PomJob 2009 March 17 @ 6:05 amFinishing a whole pint of Ben and Jerry’s Cinnabun ice cream and watching Sabrina with Harrison Ford.
Comment by Janssen 2009 March 17 @ 6:31 amThis may sound counterintuitive, but going outside and moving around is the best way to improve my mood. The sun, the endorphins, the distraction… it works. Just a long walk is a good start.
Comment by Jess 2009 March 17 @ 8:10 amHonestly? I always feel better after a moderate workout. The kind where you feel you sweated well and burned some calories, but didn’t try to win the race or anything. It releases excellent natural drugs that always make me feel happy. Pushing too hard can kill those drugs and make you feel worse, though.
Also, yeah, the weather is great right now so going outside should be a good idea too.
Comment by Sra 2009 March 17 @ 9:48 amI like to go on a drive somewhere by myself, where there aren’t a lot of cars and traffic. Once I get out of town to a remote back country road, I turn on some peaceful music. And then I just relax and let my eyes wander over the lovely trees and hills and grass and cows.
Comment by Chiada 2009 March 17 @ 9:54 amI like to watch funny movies (Groundhog Day, Clueless, Much Ado About Nothing, etc.) and listen to happy songs (Mika, Mates of State). I also like to get outside and go on walks/hikes. In SL I always would go up City Creek Canyon. Or go to an aquarium. Those always make me happy.
Comment by jenniebeephotography 2009 March 17 @ 12:43 pmHahaha, I totally thought of something else I do to make me happy after I wrote my first comment. I like to google pictures of puppies, kittens, and various other baby animals. It sounds so stupid, but really, when you don’t have a lot of time, it’s like the best thing ever. Just try and stay upset while looking at those cute little things.
Comment by jenniebeephotography 2009 March 17 @ 12:47 pmIn lieu of ice cream, I used to read Wuthering Heights every time I had a crisis of the magnitude you are describing. A good book and a good cry can work wonders.
Comment by Colleen 2009 March 17 @ 1:53 pmsweetie, i’m so sorry for your friend. but i’m certain that there’s nothing that a pair of sparkly silver armani stilettos can’t fix.
and i know where to get some. if your friend really needs them. i’m just sayin’…
Comment by julochka 2009 March 17 @ 3:39 pmYuck, crises. I don’t have any failproof remedies except food… which we all know about already.
Comment by Allie 2009 March 17 @ 4:57 pmi’d say a good walk on a beach or a hike could help any bad day. or a good read? and ummm more chocolate of course
Comment by katelin 2009 March 17 @ 5:03 pmI read. I want to hear about someone else’s life – step out of my circumstances and into someone elses. Happy stories. It gives you hope for your own happy ending
And I go running. Run it out sister. If you are focused on breathing – you don’t have much else to focus on. It clears my head and makes the world better. Same effects of chocolate really without the accompanying guilt.
Or
Hire a thug to take care of the… ahem… “crisis”
Comment by Andrea 2009 March 17 @ 5:44 pm