i think i’m wearing my grumpy pants
It is certainly some sort of karma that makes this post follow last week’s post of greatness. I had so much fun last week getting in some good workouts, running long, and running for hot chocolate. This week? Not so much. At all. You would think it would be good, as I’m only working two days this week (three cheers for holiday time?), leaving plenty of time for some fabulous running.
Well, running is not what I’ve been doing. I’ve been doing a lot of stressing. A lot of sleeping. And a lot of not running. I had a big week planned since I was only working two nights this week, but I’ve been in some sort of weird mood ever since I worked on Monday night. It would be nice if I could pinpoint why, but I simply can’t. After work on Monday night, I was in bed by 8:20am (I got home at 8:17…all I did was take out my contacts and then pass out). I woke up at 2pm, napped from 5:30-6pm, then fell back asleep by 11pm, sleeping until around 10am. I’ve spent the rest of the week not being able to fall asleep until 3-4am and therefore sleeping until 1-2pm. Gah.
Running? My hip started hurting last week, but I stretched it out a little and it felt better. It bothered me during my run on Monday. I cut my run short on Tuesday. Both were run at about an 8:30-8:45 pace, which didn’t feel easy at all. Decided to take off Wednesday. Tried to run on Thursday and didn’t even make it to the end of my block before I turned around and came back.
I just wasn’t feeling it. I felt stressed for really no reason at all. I was upset at myself for sleeping until 2pm. Who cares? I was upset that I was ordering take out instead of making myself healthier food. Who cares? I was upset for not being able to run. Plenty of time until Boston, just take a couple days off. I was upset that I couldn’t find a kitchen utensil in the local convenience store that usually has everything. I almost started crying. Really, Susan? Get a grip.
Keep your distance, as I am grumpy.
I wish I could pinpoint what the cause of all of this is. Sometimes I go through a job crisis where I think about a career change. As in, I looked at programs ranging from nursing to education (to nursing education) to nutrition to exercise physiology to public health to an MBA. Fact: I don’t have any interest in business. I had to take two business classes in college and they were boring. So boring, in fact, that I didn’t go to class. I still got A+’s, which doesn’t lend me to have much sympathy for business majors who talked about how hard their classes were.
That was a tangent. Anyway, here’s the plan:
Okay, maybe that one doesn’t work. How about this one?
We’ll go with that one. If you need some “Yay! I love running!” motivation, check back next week. (Hopefully.) In the meantime, you can check out Ali, Megan, or Lauren’s recent posts. They will make you smile. And like running.
in other news…
Today’s Groupon is for a plane ticket between New York and San Francisco. Last night I was thinking about how I want to escape the city. (Fact: I was actually thinking, “Is it really worth $334 to fly home for 50 hours? I want to see my mom.” Anyway.) I have yet to buy a plane ticket to SF for the marathon in July…nudge, nudge anyone? I could totally go for a weekend of running with the SF ladies. Alyssa? Aron? Page? Sandra? Anyone want to host me ASAP?
cheer me up
I promise I’m not grumpy all the time. But if you want to help me snap out of this funk you can:
1) Tell me where you want to travel RIGHT NOW.
2) Tell me a joke. I’m really bad at telling jokes. But at least my dad thinks I’m funny.
Now, off for a short run hoping my little left hip cooperates. Send it good thoughts, please!
Hi hi hi!! Right now I want to take a page out of your book and go on a yoga retreat in Costa Rica that includes zip lining. Surfing? Not so much.
I don’t have a good joke, but I DO have a good video! You’ve probably already seen this, but I give you “Kristen Bell’s Sloth Meltdown” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5jw3T3Jy70
You literally have no soul if you’re not dying laughing at this.
There’s also an auto-tuned version
You are in a funk! Do you think going back to nights has anything to do with it? I wish I could have seen you this week, although, you are taking time off, as you should. I say shut in and hide from everyone if you want to! And get those tickets to SF! If I could go anywhere right now I would go to Aruba!
I have two jokes but they are insensitive
And I do love that video that Julianne linked to!
It’s easy to have small things = grumpiness. It all adds up, so that makes sense to me. And I think the whole career thing can play a huge role, especially for those of us who view a job as more than just a way to make money. I think situations that cause tension and stress also promote action in a positive way and create opportunities to view things differently…
I really want to travel to fiji. i don’t know why, it just sounds sunny and warm, and now MI has snow and is cold.
I am horrible at telling jokes…which is probably why noone ever asks me to do so.
Don’t add more stress to your life by feeling guilty about being stressed!! It’s totally OK and normal and we all go through it. Let it out!! You’ll feel better soon, and your running will be sunshine and rainbows soon I’m sure too.
1) I want to go to Hawaii! It’s rainy and cold here in Portland, as usual. I want to be WARM.
2) A magician was walking down the street. Then he turned into a grocery store!
Cheer up and have a wonderful weekend!!!
While staying with me and my four kids would not nearly be as happenin’ as staying with some swinging 20somethings, my door is always open and there is always a bed for you at our house
Come play in SF…do it.
I just bought round trip tickets to SFO for $219 for a visit in late April-early May! No special, so I suggest you shop around!
+1! I just bought round trip to SFO for $219 (Virgin America) for late March. So cheap right now, do ittttt. It will make you feel better
But in all seriousness, I have definitely had days, weeks, months like this. Sometimes running is great and exciting and other times it’s just…not. I guess the important thing to keep in mind is that there will be ups and downs. You just need to hang on until the next “upswing” comes along. If you need to gchat your frustrations or run or drink (Thursday??) I’m your girl.
Right now I want to travel to your apartment to give you a swift kick in the cranky pants, and then I want to take you running with me and then I want to eat cake.
And here is a joke that I made up once:
What do you call a breakfast sandwich you’re allergic to?
A bacon egg and SNEEZE.
Hilarious, I’m aware.
WHERE is the Groupon LINK?!?! I’m debating buying this ticket!!! Let’s go!! They have hostels in SF right??
Weeellll…it’s totally fine to be grumpy. Honestly, sometimes more free time can be stressful bc you have the time to reflect on the stuff that ticks you off
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Anyways, I was an engineer out of school and kind of went through the same career stuff in 2007 (looking into being a PA, a vet, a lawyer, yadda yadda). Ended up getting my MBA so if you ever wanna talk about that, hit me up. Still not sure it was the best decision, but hey, whatever.
How many doctors does it take to replace a lightbulb?
Only one, but he has to ask a nurse which end goes in first.
Doctor: you are overweight
Patient: I want a second opinion
Doctor: okay, you’re ugly too.
Cheesy jokes, I know but I hope they made you smile a little bit!
What did the cow say to her child going to college? “by son”
*groan*
$25 for a flight?!?! I can’t get out of Pensacola for less than $230! Looking forward to heading to New Orleans, Vegas, and a cruise all in the next 2 months) I hear you about work….I’ve been wanting to go back to school for a MPH for a while now, but can’t find a program that I like AND that works with our moving schedule (Hopkins has a great program, but is $$$$$). I did find a a CNS program at UPenn though, and I’m flirting with that idea….it’s only a year long (full time) and I can get into nurse education (which I said I would never do, but after a few bad weeks at work, I’ll do anything to get off the floor). Feel better!
I want to go someplace warm and sunny. Hawaii would do. Let’s find a race there and use that as an excuse?
I’m sorry you’re in a bit of a rut, but remind yoursef that nights. are. hard. A lot of people find it hard to run with a day 9 to 5 and you’re trying to do it while throwing off your circadian and rhythm and what not. It’s tough!
But, all the running will be worth it when you cross the finish line in Boston sub-3:10!
ugh – I hope you start feeling better SOON! It was a full moon a few days ago and I know the tides of the moon usually make things kinda weird with me. Maybe some good reads (running mags), relaxation (bath or massage!) and indulgence (wine? chocolate?). Fingers crossed!
Meanwhile…. a joke. What’s brown and sticky?
A stick.
Hahahahaha.
DUUUDEEE, next time there’s a groupon like that, text meee! I would love to go back to SF any time.
And I’m with you. I almost started crying when I couldn’t find a space to study in the library the other day. Not necessary. The library is big with tons of spaces. Hopefully a few restful days will help you get out of the funk! I will try to think of a joke in the meantime…
But smile! it won’t mess up your hair (like those singing guys on the subway say…)
YES!!! Get your butt here now! You are always welcome