Alis girls Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Anyone else feel knackered, sluggish and fed up? Didnt drink that much - cant hack hangovers now - feel 6 sizes bigger, bloated and House is a tip, hens need cleaning out and pile of ironing which could kill a passing cat if it tipped over Plan - get out in fresh air and have a walk and clean out girls and chill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Nope - not here! I'm away at my sister's today, but can't wait to get home. Fridge is full of yummy leftovers, I have some great new books to read, and although I'm back at work tomorrow there's no choir, no other activities so I have lots of free time. I love the post-Christmas bit when the fuss is over but the decorations are still up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Not here either. I'm too busy to get maudlin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 It's always a bit flat after a big build up. I've just got back from a long dog walk, and now feel I can drink coffee and eat cake with no guilt whatsoever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sageandonion Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Anyone else feel knackered, sluggish and fed up? Didnt drink that much - cant hack hangovers now - feel 6 sizes bigger, bloated and House is a tip, hens need cleaning out and pile of ironing which could kill a passing cat if it tipped over Plan - get out in fresh air and have a walk and clean out girls and chill Pretty much all of the above My favourite day of the year has to be Christmas Eve, don't get me wrong we had a lovely Christmas but I love the anticipation and the little traditions we do on Christmas Eve more than the big day itself. Ate far too much on Christmas Day and am now bearing more than a passing resemblance to a beached whale . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pips_pekins Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I have that post-Christmas feeling too. DS has escaped although he was brilliant over Christmas and very unteenager like! Guests have gone and just me and OH. Dog has been walked, chickens are enjoying a good dig about up the garden and we are going to catch up with Poirot. No turkey this year means little in the way of leftovers thank goodness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 This bit of Christmas comes close to being my favourite. Several days of eating left-overs and party food, watching disaster movies and chilling. I do my exercises & blitz the house early mornings and then relax. No blues here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I wouldn't say "blues" but I do feel I'm all present/wrapping/eating beyond fulfilment - which is unfortunate as I have birthdays to prepare for on:- Friday Sunday Tuesday and I can't raise any enthusiasm for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I'm enjoying some quiet and rest to be honest I'm making the most of every day and recharging my batteries whilst I have the chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I feel tired today,but its more of a deeply relaxed feeling than sluggishness. I am just enjoying the next few days until work resumes on New Years Eve Lots of good Tv to see,some DVds,& not much cooking as the family mostly pick from the fridge this time of year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 Did long walk after cleaning hens out and finished off box of chocs mainly cos they called to me feel less blue - fresh air me good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 DH and I didn't even get dressed yesterday. Spent all day in pj's and dressing gowns which is unheard of for us. It was lovely Plus, ate leftovers ham, turkey and party food for dinner and tea-lol. However, today we've been out. Spent two hours choosing a new settee for the dining room. We're limited on space for where it needs to go but have found the perfect one for us. It's from Belgium and will sound really odd as we've chosen to go for the option with only one arm Only downside is that we're probably going to have to wait eight weeks as it's made to order Think we're going to try and get some proper fresh air tomorrow though once I've finished work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Just knackered, quick run down to London today to take ES home and traipsed miles round East end, so that's got rid of the bloated feeling. I'm so looking forward to the new year weekend and having time to slob, just me and him. Forget the ironing and cleaning Alis girls and we'll all diet in the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I feel as if I have put weight on too I really like Christmas but I think there is so much preparation then it is over really quickly. I dislike New Year though and there is alway so much emphasis on it round here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 No blues for me at all! Feel so lucky to live where I live, happy for all the things I have & looking forward to my little niece being born. Looking forward to a little trip out with hubby in the next few days, a nice New Year meal with hubby & the neighbours - getting glammed up etc. Also looking forward to some exciting new craft projects & trying my needle felting kit. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 A bit fed up today, as I'm back at work and it was dark when I left this morning, and I'm the only one in so far . However, having been made redundant in September and got this job very soon after, I'm really grateful to have a job to be in (even if it is dark and a bit miserable). Looking forward to Friday when I can go home to the cats and chooks for another long weeked. Hopefully I'll have left myself some cake, chocolates and wine ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Your blues all minimal...mine are huge....so I won't bore you but suffice to say over the Christmas period i have discovered my close friends are few and in truth they and my children are my only familyand my social life nil. I must sort this in the new year!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I had the blues yesterday to the point where I shed a few tears. Christmas always does this to me, I get homesick even more and wish I could have seen my Parents at Christmas. OH only gets Christmas day off work so going to see family never happens. OH has said many times that he would not mind me going away at Christmas to see my family, but I couldn't leave him by his self, could I Today I gave myself a good talking to and a kick up the backside. I have started a list of things I would like to achieve in 2012, not resolutions but achievable goals. Extending my veg garden and learning to use the sewing machine I bought 3 years ago are at the top of the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 A friend just sent me this, which struck a resonant chord! Twas The Month After Christmas A Christmas Poem by Author Unknown T'was the month after Christmas and all through the house Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I'd nibbled, the eggnog I'd taste. All the holiday parties had gone to my waist. When I got on the scales there arose such a number! When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber). I'd remember the marvellous meals I'd prepared; The gravies and sauces and beef nicely reared, The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese And the way I'd never said, "No thank you, please." As I dressed myself in my husband's old shirt And prepared once again to do battle with dirt--- I said to myself, as I only can "You can't spend a winter disguised as a man!" So--away with the last of the sour cream dip, Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip Every last bit of food that I like must be banished Till all the additional ounces have vanished. I won't have a cookie--not even a lick. I'll want only to chew on a long celery stick. I won't have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie, I'll munch on a carrot and quietly cry. I'm hungry, I'm lonesome, and life is a bore--- But isn't that what January is for? Unable to giggle, no longer a riot. Happy New Year to all and to all a good diet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 Thanks for that Olly - I will print off to put up at work. I know blues are nothing like depression and feel for anyone in a major depression. I can only say its the same every year as my extended family ie dad and poss aunt are the ones that get me down. Dad has mild vascuclar dementia but it seems he is better with others (as I get rundowns from friends and family) and saves his worst for me. He follows me round and trys to read over my shoulder if I'm on computer - I do find him bits to do but am limited - he is frail and his fall last month proved that to me. he moaned constantly about the tv - and believe me I do spend quality time with him - however in small doses hes fine but my lovely son : talked him into staying an extra day and then off to the sales leaving me with him again. We went out for a walk and I made sure he had crossword to do and left him to wash up (he likes washing up I am not being cruel) and he did all the veg for me on Christmas Eve - I think its the moaning and the fact he hasnt moved on after my mums death (16yrs ago) that gets to me. My mum died suddenly having been given a month or two to live from cancer - she died the next day - he is angry I was told this and he wasnt - probably because they could see he couldnt cope with it. Sorry to offload - I am sure you all think I am a moaner - I'm not - just struggling trying to make Christmas good for my boys. Lindafw - hope you are okay and thinking of you - you are right - you find your friends at time of trouble - you will find support and comfort on here - I have - without being judged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 No blues here either, have had a fab Christmas and having come back from a couple of days at in Laws and seeing DH's nephew and neice behaviour (not good!) can really appreciate how all the hard work bringing up our children to have manners and respect was completely worth it - I was so proud of mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeloo Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 That was funny, Olly! I do have holiday pounds on top of grad school pounds. I've also discovered that friends tend to revolve around hobbies and interests and during grad school I didn't have time for anything else so those friends from my last hobby have sort of fallen by the way. Once I get my house back in order and drop a few pounds, I need to decide whether I'm going to get back into my last hobby or try something different. I understand why people go to church! I think it is as much for the socializing as the religion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I usually get a touch of the post Christmas blues, but I have been much better this year. my OH is also usually very grumpy but he has been pretty chilled. I hope everyone has a peaceful 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Your blues all minimal...mine are huge....so I won't bore you but suffice to say over the Christmas period i have discovered my close friends are few and in truth they and my children are my only familyand my social life nil. I must sort this in the new year!! I do agree that you prioritise those who mean the very most to you at emotionally charged imposed events, such as Christmas. I disagree that anyone's "blues are minimal"; it is all about perspective and circumstance. For example, one can be in a room with one thousand people (or one hundred, or ten or merely one) and still feel alone! Or, one can be in a room with one thousand people (or, one hundred, ten or merely one) and feel so fulfilled!!! The only person who can judge is oneself; by doing so, we have to accept that is it merely our own perception and it does no, necessarily make it a fact We have to take responsibility for our own perceptions and make allowances for the perceptions of others: that is the fundamental message of Christmas when they state - Good will to all men! It means, we all makes mistakes; we're all fallible; none of us are perfect ... but, the greatest message is .... (and this is the very hardest!) ... no matter how right we believe we are in our opinions, we have to be humble enough to accept that we may not always be right; others opinions are equally strong. Its all about compromise; respecting our own opinions, yet respecting that others are entitled to theirs too (even if they differ!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 perhaps you misunderstood my self indulgent rant Mum, or perhaps I have misunderstood you. I have typed a number of explanations but this is not the place for them. Suffice it to say the friends I have are true...but live a long way away. My life is my work, my pets and my children (not in that order) Christmas has been lonely and hard so please forgive my rant ...if I offended I apologise...I was just feeling very low. alys...thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
