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Funk+Looking for Positives

No order or logic. Fulfilling the need to look for positives on this Tuesday in March so that perhaps-just perhaps- I can pull myself out of a funk.

1.

Lamott , p. 184 , Thoughts on Love

2. Doing words with R and seeing him sound them out ❤️

3. Prosciutto

4. this girl’s perfect eye brows

5. Kind emails, especially if they are from students

6.

Page 63, Thought on Love by A. Lamott

7. Seeing my Russian friend at jiu jitsu and giving her a hug

8. The Friendship Paradox new episode!

9. T making all dinners this week. The dude has everything: a meal plan, recipes, and motivation. God bless.

Chicken caprese “salad”

10. Colleagues.

11. Bird sounds in the morning

12. Bird sounds in the afternoon

13. Old playground at our house

14. Insight timer

15. Magnesium

16. Tea

17. The reservation and the Great Swamp

18. Cracked windows at night to let in some fresh air

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Mother, teacher, partner, friend. I love coffee, books, and travel with and without kids. I dislike exercise. Nothing glamorous here but do have moments of insight.

13 responses to “Funk+Looking for Positives”

  1. Noemi Avatar
    Noemi

    I’m sorry you’re in a funk. You know I know what that is like. I love your list of positives. Sometimes just numbering them in a long line is so helpful. We’re having a heatwave and it’s 78* in my house so I’m very happy for cracked (or wide open) windows letting in the (by now thankfully) cooler air. And bird sounds are the best. It sounds like it’s truly spring there. Yay!

    Also your daughter does have perfect eyebrows.

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  2. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    I must be the season for being in a funk. Although I hope I am getting out of it too. Yay for T cooking all week. It’s amazing what a little nature, like bird sounds can do to lift mood.

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  3. jennystancampiano Avatar
    jennystancampiano

    Well… it’s easy to be in a funk right now, if you look around at what’s going on in the world. It’s so hard to strike a balance, but we do have to look closer to home to see all the good that’s there. It definitely helps to make a list- you’ve probably seen Elisabeth’s guest post today. Putting our attention on the good things is helpful. You have some good ones! Not making dinners is huge, and tea- why is tea so delicious and soothing? It’s always on my gratitude list.

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  4. Nicole MacPherson Avatar
    Nicole MacPherson

    Wow, your daughter does have perfect eyebrows.

    I was also excited to see a new Friendship Paradox episode! I’m going to listen to it today, didn’t have a chance yesterday.

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  5. Elisabeth Avatar
    Elisabeth

    Her eyebrows = my life goal. They really are perfect. And why do so many boys I know have the longest, darkest, thickest eyelashes??

    I’m sorry you’ve been struggling; winter is so long and dark and cold and full of sickness and I find it takes me a while to recover from that. I hope your upcoming trips are a nice break and change of pace ❤

    I think when I’m in a funk these days I try harder to lean back on the simple familiar things that bring me comfort. Like a warm mug of coffee, extra comfortable clothes, a hot shower, scrambling eggs for dinner and calling it done. You’ve got a great list here!

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  6. Michelle G. Avatar
    Michelle G.

    Sending you hugs, Daria. I love your list of positive things. Ahhh, to have such nice eyebrows is a dream of mine!

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  7. Suzanne Avatar
    Suzanne

    Oh this is such a great list. So nice to find good things even in the midst of a funk. I hope the good piles up so you can climb out.

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  8. Maya Avatar
    Maya

    Your list is lovely and right here and those snapshots from Lamott are so beautiful…

    As are your babies…

    I hope your funk dissipates soon, Daria!

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  9. Stephany Avatar
    Stephany

    Oh, you really lifted my spirits when you mentioned The Friendship Paradox! Thank you, friend. ❤ (And then to read Nicole’s comment – heart exploding!)

    I hate funks and I feel like I’ve been in one, too. Between the news and stuff happening at work and just LIFE BEING LIFE… it’s hard. A gratitude list does help, though!

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  10. Writer McWriterson Avatar
    Writer McWriterson

    I understand funks. Thank goodness for little glimmers like the ones you shared here. 😘💜

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    1. Daria Avatar
      Daria

      Thank you Kari- feeling better 🙂

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  12. Tobia | craftaliciousme Avatar
    Tobia | craftaliciousme

    March has been a funk for so many of us. So I guess you weren’t alone in it.

    That dibber from T looks amazing. What a treat.

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