tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post8384429327876040265..comments2023-09-17T15:44:55.446-04:00Comments on My Wandering Mind: BLUESJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-10180798542913863142012-02-07T23:46:52.607-05:002012-02-07T23:46:52.607-05:00Alaska is actually bigger, but I do love Texas! h...Alaska is actually bigger, but I do love Texas! he he I am so honored that you would think of me k~. I believe I will go ponder this for a while. ♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-43483924021478671802012-02-02T01:44:39.051-05:002012-02-02T01:44:39.051-05:00Hello Jo, I have been given the honour of receivin...Hello Jo, I have been given the honour of receiving a Versatile Blogger nomination. Why am I telling you? Because I also get to pass it on to 15 of my blogging friends. I feel that you cover many topics with a heart as big as (thinks)yep, Texas is the biggest right?... well versatility is the key to this nomination. So when you are ready, stop by and pick up your blogging badge:-)<br /><br />http://bloggitwrite.blogspot.com/2012/02/versatile-blogger-nomination.htmlk~https://www.blogger.com/profile/17308736457276683273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-60271080960192501132012-02-01T10:11:09.330-05:002012-02-01T10:11:09.330-05:00One of my cousins suffers from SAD. She revealed ...One of my cousins suffers from SAD. She revealed it to me on a day that I call a "grey day". I was probably near bubbling because I love grey days. (overcast - no sun) At the time I just didn't understand her moodiness. Just yesterday I read an article online about SAD. The author of the article said that SAD is not just a winter problem, but is a summer problem for some people. ZING!!! Immediately, I thought of the dread I feel as summer comes on. I hate the summers in Florida. Ninety degree temperatures are NOT my ideal climate. Although I can't say that I have the "Blues", heat does affect my temperament. I avoid as much outside activity as I possibly can. Walking my dogs in heat is a miserable experience for me. There have been hot days when I have entertained the thoughts of not ever getting another dog when my little girls pass on... But, I probably will anyway, because that is what I do... There will be some little old dog at the pound that no one wants that will tear at my heart... You know?Darlene ~Bloggity Blogger~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08202901408911879517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-11292347800339637182012-01-28T19:53:36.926-05:002012-01-28T19:53:36.926-05:00One day, One day...We will live in Arizona where t...One day, One day...We will live in Arizona where the sunshine far outweighs the rain, deserts are like that! :) We also love South Padre Island, but it's probably not going to be our home. You are right, knowing is job 1 and then fighting every time it tries to drag you down. I let it drag me down, once in a while, but not often.<br />♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-17153632136908508962012-01-28T14:30:26.811-05:002012-01-28T14:30:26.811-05:00Jo I totally understand. Thank god I live in Texas...Jo I totally understand. Thank god I live in Texas...the sun is endless...we have had the almost opposite problem, NO rainy days...all sunshine and sometimes ( believe it or not it gets old ) I want some weather! But I would not do well where it's rainy all the time like the Pacific Northwest I have a dear friend who suffers with SAD and it's very hard for her. At least both of you have identified the problem that's the first step.And of course I will always be there with a hug or too cyberly of course but regardless very heart felt. xoxox to you "darlin" (with the expected Southern drawl) <br />~ileenevirgo1234https://www.blogger.com/profile/00624331857963446506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-48444761468456868582012-01-28T13:48:59.764-05:002012-01-28T13:48:59.764-05:00Thank Kelly...that's the plan always! Today, ...Thank Kelly...that's the plan always! Today, btw the sun is shining on and off and the blizzard seems to have passed! Wind is howling, but with sunshine all things smile just a bit.<br />♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-58717995570910964442012-01-28T13:48:04.040-05:002012-01-28T13:48:04.040-05:00Thank you for sharing this Jenn. I know I am not a...Thank you for sharing this Jenn. I know I am not alone and I guess that's why I wrote this one. <br />I am not a pill taker of any sort, don't like doing anything nature didn't intend just to stay happy or light or whatever. Vitamin deficiencies always make me look to my diet for something to add. It's out there in our food and I'll find it. lol<br />I don't believe other than taking an anti depressant which many people do, that there is a 'cure' for SAD. It isn't debilitating, it's just not me. I mean, I am not an unhappy person, I am not a moper. I usually just take on the day and either enjoy it or enjoy that what I didn't want to do is now done! When this takes over, that isn't who I am. It's not fun, but it's not painful and it's not going to hurt me in the long run. I just have to work a little harder to gain some modicum of success.<br />I love the ((((hugs))) and need the ♥.<br />♥ you too (((((((Jenn)))))Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-53408404774805987432012-01-28T11:00:03.989-05:002012-01-28T11:00:03.989-05:00Rob is the same. He needs sunshine to energize his...Rob is the same. He needs sunshine to energize his attitude. Take care Jo and surround yourself with good thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-31669406550315793042012-01-28T02:38:58.740-05:002012-01-28T02:38:58.740-05:00I'm not sure if this is what I have or not-- S...I'm not sure if this is what I have or not-- SAD. I went to the doctor for similar "depression" kind of feelings in the past--I get this way each and every winter. I am one to go out in the snow and the cold when the sun is shining just to let it hit my face because I miss it so (Although born in Michigan, I spent most of my childhood growing up in Florida-so you can imagine how the lack of sun really gets to me). She did not call it SAD. She did say, after a bunch of blood work I was vitamin D deficient and I've since started on the drops. I don't know if it is because we are having a sunnier winter than normal here in Ohio or if the vitamin D is working--but I too have not had too many bad days this year. I rarely get sick now too, which is amazing--because normally I catch everything the kids bring home. <br /><br />All I can say is (((JO))) hugz to you and I hope you can get through the winter without too many more bad days!! <br /><br />Love to you ♥ JennJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559573562599754752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-75389621151345446142012-01-28T00:22:52.838-05:002012-01-28T00:22:52.838-05:00That's my buddy! Thanks k, it's good to k...That's my buddy! Thanks k, it's good to know someone has my back and is sending sunshine. Hope it gets here. LOL<br />♥ Today was a good day, btw.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-56697017839092375962012-01-28T00:16:26.908-05:002012-01-28T00:16:26.908-05:00Jo, I can relate to the struggle. When you said it...Jo, I can relate to the struggle. When you said it's not that you feel sad, but that you don't feel anything at all, it made sense to me. I have had my own share of bouts with the blues, not necessarily SAD, but the lack of sunshine can be a trigger. It's nice when the energy is high, and sleep is not the most alluring thought for the day. Many hugZ... and sunshiny days ahead!k~https://www.blogger.com/profile/17308736457276683273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-64247363039704658002012-01-27T23:53:19.610-05:002012-01-27T23:53:19.610-05:00Thank you Linda, but as you just read, it isn'...Thank you Linda, but as you just read, it isn't true. I battle this stuff for months every year and I think I am getting a little better and then BAM, nope, not at all. <br />I love my life and I am pretty UP on the days that involve some sun! Or all summer long. ♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-54260936836613811432012-01-27T23:29:12.618-05:002012-01-27T23:29:12.618-05:00From what I know about you, Jo...the sun is always...From what I know about you, Jo...the sun is always shining in your heart! I love your positive attitude!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com