You ever have a day when you

[reyd reid reed]

just. don't. wanna.

I don't wanna do anything today. Someone motivate me?

[Redstone]

1. No motivation from here; your body and/or mind is telling you to give everything a

rest for a day. Listen to it and/or them. I know they're right, and I know why.

Redstone

[reyd reid reed]

5. Wouldn't that be nice....

now if I could just convince the Powers That Be....and the laundry....of the same thing.

And then there's the kids...

:hug::hug:

How're you doin' today? Feeling better?

:loveya:

[Redstone]

9. Yes, I'm doing better, but there are still, shall we say, issues I continue to have to

deal with. I'm going to go downtown tomorrow and look for an office to rent, because I can't get a moment's peace lately during the day. Having my office in the house has worked for 16 years, but I can't do it anymore.

Aren't your kids old enough to fend for themselves for just a FEW hours so you can decompress?

Redstone

[reyd reid reed]

17. I imagine working at home would have its advantages

but there would be disadvantages, too. Distractions would be right up there at the top.

I'm used to being able to decompress during the day, when everyone's gone. Girly-poo's at home this year though, and fighting the homeschooling. And at work there are other things going on...so...

When I get home and things are quiet has become all there is. Problem is, by then I'm sleepy.

Sleepy or not, when I get home tonight, I'm writing. I'm so far behind, it's not even funny.

:eyes:

[Redstone]

21. Can I ask why you're taking on the burden of homeschooling on top of a full-time job?

Just curious.

Redstone

[reyd reid reed]

25. Girly-poo is fourteen...

going on twenty-four. We had some disciplinary problems with her at the beginning of the school year, so I pulled her out of school until we could get her head back on her shoulders and facing the right way.

The good news is, we're making progress even if she is kicking and screaming the whole way. And if anything good at all has come out of the recent situation with her little niece, it's been to find her taking a hard look at what she's doing with her life. I've done the 'fly on the wall' thing (sometimes being invisible and going unnoticed is a good thing) in the past few weeks and overheard some of her thoughts as she's related them to her brothers.

I'm encouraged.

[Redstone]

31. You're a damn good mother, you know that?

Redstone

[reyd reid reed]

42. ....

:blush:


Nah. You do what you've gotta do, is all.

Heh...and girly-poo might disagree with you. Most of the time, she thinks I'm Evil.

[Redstone]

43. She's fourteen; of COURSE she thinks you're evil. She'll be amazed at how smart you become

about when she turns twenty.

Redstone

[reyd reid reed]

47. Heh

I figure about twenty-five. That's about how old I was when I realized how brilliant my mother was.

[lizziegrace]

45. Give girly-poo

a big ol' hug!

:hug:

;)

[reyd reid reed]

48. ...

:hug::loveya::hug::loveya::hug:

[haf216]

2. It's been everyday that I'm off of work lately.

My house is a mess, I have lost contact with some friends and have a million things I need to do. But all I do when I off is sleep.

[redwitch]

6. Are you depressed? I would urge you to talk to a doctor.

It could also be that you are running a low grade fever which is sapping your energy, could be lots of things. Check it out, OK? :hug:

[haf216]

12. I don't think I'm depressed,

but I have some time off in March and was thinking about a checkup. I think it's just the winter blues. Thank you for your concern.

[redwitch]

16. You are welcome.

SOmetimes in winter all I want to do is hibernate too. Hubby has SAD. He now has a light box, it seems to help. I hope you get your energy back!

[reyd reid reed]

7. I haven't been sleeping...

I've been spending all my 'spare' time knitting. And all my not-so-spare time, too. Heh...I'm starting to develop callouses on my left thumb and index finger.

But the afgan and pillow are turning out pretty.

:D

:hi:

[haf216]

15. Well then you are doing something.

I can't seem to finish a project. I think i just need a week off.

[reyd reid reed]

19. A week...

or two...or three.

Nah...by then, I'd be climbing the walls, bored out of my mind.

I'll finish these...heh...and I've already decided that next I'm knitting myself a sweater.

:D

[crim son]

3. If you had to, you would.

Tomorrow is another day... take it easy tonight.

[reyd reid reed]

8. I'm working tonight...

I just can't get motivated to be productive, though. And it's driving me crazy. Usually I get a Ton of work done by this time. Tonight...hardly anything.

[crim son]

11. Oh, I see. I didn't realize you actually had to work.

You have my sympathy!

[Redstone]

14. What gave you the idea that you HAVE to be "productive" all the time? For every thing, a season,

even just hanging out and relaxing.

Redstone

[reyd reid reed]

23. I think it's a case of just what I'm used to...

:shrug:

[KitchenWitch]

4. Yes

The key is not to have too many of them in a row!

:P

[reyd reid reed]

10. Heh

at the rate I'm going, my laundry's gonna march itself down to the washer.

I'm afraid.

:scared:

[KitchenWitch]

13. sorry for the snark!

:hi:

[reyd reid reed]

18. What snark?

:hi:

:hug:


(position players report tomorrow)

[KitchenWitch]

20. ...

YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Spring training is HERE!

[reyd reid reed]

26. Yup.

First game is March 4. 12:05 start.

I. can't. WAIT!!!!


:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:



(edit to add: first TELEVISED game)

[gemdem]

22. Yes.

But don't have a choice. Gotta get up, and do it. Sometimes I can cheat a bit on the weekends, but not often.

I'll give you some hugs if that'll help get you going. Maybe a promise of chocolate. (Hey, I'm trying -- but I'm having one of those days, too.)

:hug: :hug: :hug:

:-)

edit: Yeah, Spring Training is here!

[reyd reid reed]

28. Ooooooh...

chocolate. Heeee...like a carrot on a stick.

:hi::hug::hi:

Ain't it great? Position players tomorrow and I think the first game is the 28th.

:woohoo::woohoo:

[Guava Jelly]

24. How about if i tell you you are fucking beautiful would that help?

:hi: from mexico
:loveya:

[reyd reid reed]

29. You're in Mexico?

On vacation? Is it nice and warm and sunny?

:loveya:

[Guava Jelly]

32. I laid out by the ocean today

And saw a few topless chicks :7
I leave early thursday
I am in Carmen del playa
1t was around 80 degrees today

[reyd reid reed]

37. We basked in the warmth

of a balmy 45 degree high. Which was better than we were expecting.

:eyes:

Relax a little bit for me while you're there. And remember to pick your eyes up and bring them back with you when you come home.

:P

[marzipanni]

59. Topless chicks on the beach...reminds me of this cartoon my brother emailed today

:rofl:

[reyd reid reed]

60. ....

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[SPKrazy]

27. Never Reidie Sweetie

I'm always motivated and ready to go :eyes:

:rofl

my dog stinks, gas? she walks in my room and then it stinks. then she leaves

:mad:

[reyd reid reed]

30. Heh...

she sure ain't gonna hang around.

It's because she luvs you.

:loveya:

:rofl:

[SPKrazy]

34. I Guess So

but dang it

:puke:

I would leave too

in fact, why do I stay?

oh, it's my room.

:crazy:

:hi:

[reyd reid reed]

38. Heeee

Open a window. It'll get better.

:hi:

:hug:

[SPKrazy]

44. It Is Warm Enough To Do That

damn, she just walked back in here and did it again

she just went outside too

I think she is just messing with me

:hug:

[reyd reid reed]

46. Muahahahahahahaha

Talk about a 'gas chamber'

Better get those windows open, quick.

:P

:hug:

[SPKrazy]

52. She's Gone To Bed Finally

little gas bag

don't know where she gets all that gas either

:rofl:

:hug:

[reyd reid reed]

53. Might be time to switch her kibble...

:rofl:

[SPKrazy]

55. Might Be Time To Get A Cork!

:rofl:

[reyd reid reed]

58. Heh...

there *are* easier ways...

And are you it's the dog. Y'know...my boys blame the cats alllll the time...

:rofl:

[dropkickpa]

70. She's crop-dusting n/t

[WCGreen]

33. I would....

But I could get arrested in 38 states and half of Canada...

[reyd reid reed]

39. And we definitely don't want that to happen...

although now I'm curious...just how would you manage that?

:shrug:

[WCGreen]

56. Motivate you???

or get arrested....

[reyd reid reed]

57. Either one...

Inquiring minds...

[Burma Jones]

35. I had a Decade like that.............

At least I read a lot......

[reyd reid reed]

40. I love to read...

there's almost nothing in the world I'd rather do, as a matter of fact.

:hi:

[Forkboy]

36. That's my daily existance

Just getting out of bed is a chore most days.

[reyd reid reed]

41. Heh

I tend to climb out of bed before I realize that I'm doing it. Hell, until I've had three cups of coffee, I do just about everything without realizing I'm doing it.

WAAAAY too much auto-pilot goin' on, I think.

:hi:

[BreweryYardRat]

49. If I give you a motivational post, I'll get tossed off the board.

Sorry, gorgeous. ;)

[reyd reid reed]

50. Awwwww...

what could you possibly say that would be so horrible?

:hug:

[BreweryYardRat]

51. Less horrible, more sexy.

Or at least trying to be. Lord knows I ain't Mr. Experience. :)

[reyd reid reed]

54. ....

:)

[MissHoneychurch]

61. Call in sick

stay in bed or on the couch, tell your kids to feed themselves.

Problem solved :D



:hug:

[reyd reid reed]

62. That doesn't sound like a bad idea

but I'm a lousy liar.

x(

[MissHoneychurch]

63. Tell them you ate something bad last night

and that you have to run to the bathroom all the time. Then make a gagging sound and excuse yourself. No one will ask at work tomorrow :rofl:

[reyd reid reed]

66. LOLOL!!!

That might work...if I had sick time I could take. Unfortunately I don't. And I have a kid who wants to go to LSU in the fall.

:rofl:

[NewWaveChick1981]

64. Yes. Today's like that for me, but I have an excuse...

...I have this nasty virus my husband had. Wasn't that a nice present from him? :sarcasm: I'm only motivated to lie on the couch and post on DU. :P

[reyd reid reed]

67. Ah...

one of those gifts that keep on giving. I know it's nice to share, but there are just some things that people should be selfish about.

[deepthought42]

65. Only every day.

I'm amazed I motivated myself to make the effort to reply...

[reyd reid reed]

68. I know I'm impressed...

I'm amazed I'm even here right now. I didn't get off work until 2:45 last night/this morning and I've been up for two hours now.

I'm not feeling much motivation today, either.

:eyes:

[deepthought42]

69. Ew. that would make me want to cry.

But then getting up @ 6:30am every morning is enough make me feel blah. I'm not a morning person. There's nothing like sitting at a desk, staring at a hallway, all day, every day (M-F) to make you feel motivated... :sarcasm:

[reyd reid reed]

71. Heh...yup.

I'm not much of a morning person, either. Problem is, the big yellow taxi that shuttles my kids to their respective educational institutions comes awfully early. And it doesn't care if I was up until 2:30 - 3 a.m.

Go figure.

[deepthought42]

74. cheese wagons...

that's what my friends & I would call them when we were in public school...lol

[reyd reid reed]

75. ...

:rofl:

[deepthought42]

76. lmao...i don't know why your reply amuses me...

:rofl:

Well...they are yellow, and smelly...

[reyd reid reed]

77. Heee

exactly. From what I remember, it fits.

And something tells me they haven't changed all that much.

[deepthought42]

78. From what I've seen taking my sister to school they haven't...

But then I haven't even reached my 10-year reunion yet. I'm bored again... :boring:

[reyd reid reed]

79. Heh...

I'm a year away from my 30th reunion. They smelled bad then, they smelled bad twenty years later...they still smell bad.

Some things never change.

Kinda like my kids socks if I don't nag at them.

[deepthought42]

81. Ha ha ha...you don't wanna see my socks...

I don't wanna see them. No time for laundry. sigh...isn't it 5pm yet??? :banghead:

[Pacifist Patriot]

72. Story of my week.

And it doesn't help that my sister introduced me to sudoku.

[reyd reid reed]

73. At least that

makes you use your mind. I've been knitting. Mindlessly. The same four rows, over and over and over and over and over...



But it's getting to the point where that's all I want to do. I think I need an intervention...

[BarenakedLady]

80. yes

nearly every day. some days it is all i can do to crawl out of bed.

[reyd reid reed]

83. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other...

sometimes it's tough, though.

:hug::hug::hug:

[treestar]

82. it may depend on your personality

one thing that wakes me up is to get good and mad - for instance, go into the GD and read some of the threads. Or listen to Rush Limpballs. It'll only take about four minutes!

[reyd reid reed]

84. Heh...

yeah, but then I'm pissed off for the day and that's not good.

:shrug:

[Ramsey]

85. I know the feeling!