Today Is Blue Monday But I Am Feeling Happy - What About You Guys?

Ha! I never heard of Blue Monday, but I can tell you that mine certainly was! My marriage almost ended! I still don't know if it has any chance of surviving, but my husband and I have been, well, at odds, to put it nicely. He told me on Saturday that I was never to have my family over here any more as long as they come over to help me out in any way. "It's my job to do that" he says. The problem is, he doesn't do it! Yesterday, Monday, I reached the end. I told him exactly how I felt and if that meant that we sell the house and go our separate ways, so be it. He was making me feel as though I was not allowed to have anyone over to our house. If they did come over, he would run and hide and give me the cold shoulder for days afterwards. He wants to be a hermit, except he wants me with him. I told him I can't do that. I will NOT give up my family for him and if he can't accept my family (who all get along quite nicely and are respectful, even of him although he doesn't deserve it) then we have to get divorced. When it comes to a choice between my family and my husband, my family is going to win, hands down! Anyway, he's promised (once again) that he'll try harder and that I can have my family over any time I want and he won't act like a spoiled little child who isn't getting his way. (Isn't that magnanimous of him?) So, that was my Monday. Why is it called Blue Monday? Whatever it is, I'm living proof that there is a bonafide reason behind it being called that!

Hi ellie, It is dark wet and cold outside and its Monday, but I happy becuse I don't have to go out this evening and its nice warm and cosy indoors, I'm just sitting mylotting, and hubby is not here at the mo,ment so what more can I ask? its just so peaceful too with my cats asleep round me, they look so cute. Love and hugs. Tamara xxxx

Hello cheerful Ellie! Glad to hear you are in a good mood today. I'm also in a good mood being that its a legal holiday and I have the day off always puts me in a happier mood. Enjoy the day and pass on the happiness rays to those feeling the blues!

Hi there Ellie. I am in my exam session starting today, but the first exam i had today was not so hard, and i managed to solve pretty much all the subjects so yes, for today i am pleased.

Hi Ellie,I'm ok today but felt really down in the dumps, I was a bit clueless as to why? till I heard on the news that it was Blue Monady and what it meant, so now I know why I feel like I do plus the weather is dark today where I am which always leaves me in a low'ish mood! tomorrows another day though so roll on eh!

Hi there Ellie, Well just as everyone else is said I did not know that today was blue Monday as you say. Is a call blue Monday because it's the shortest day of the year? I seem to remember hearing something about this awhile back, but of course I can't seem to remember where or when exactly. My brain is generally filled with all sorts of useless knowledge. As for my mood today, well, I march to the beat of my own drum, and usually am heading the opposite direction of everyone else. Today of course is no different, I actually feel really good today. In fact, probably the best I have felt in a week or so, go figure! It's a good thing I feel good though, because I have to go to a doctor's appointment and threaten to get really loud. I have been waiting for surgery, which I have been approved for, for over a year and I told them the last time I was there, if they didn't move soon I was going to the media. So now, lucky me, I have to follow through and be prepared to actually get very loud..... But I'm prepared, as I will never threaten to do anything that I'm not actually prepared to follow through with..... Wish me luck it could be a long day! The worst thing about it, is that yelling, and stomping my feet, and demanding what I need for my health, is so against my nature, basically, I would prefer to be a wallflower, but life has other plans for me. Again, lucky me. Happy Mylotting

I didn't know that! Why was yesterday supposed to be the most depressing day? I never heard of such a thing before... Is there a day like this every year? Is it the same? I'm just curious... I've been feeling a bit down lately anyway, so I didn't notice anything out of the ordinary on monday. Just the usual problems and feelings...

It is a cold, but sunny day today. I feel weird. I don't like how I feel. I'm bipolar and try very hard to keep myself in an even mood. Today I just don't like how I feel. It's not a depressing mood, but it is a very unsettling mood. Literally, I keep praying that it will go away.

[i]Hi ellie, Ohh really? I am not in the good mood today but I am trying to be positive and happy! LOL! I am bothered with something! It's been 2 days I cannot dispose(you know) and I don't like it! Anyway, I am listening to music so that this bad feeling will not overpower me! [/i]

Hi ellie to be honest i never knew that it was blue Monday but sure its was not good day and i was feeling depressed and there was no obvious reason to feel depressed but glad that it was good for u take care

Morning Ellie! Right now I'm happy and enjoying the day..it will be 70 today with sunshine so i plan on feeling good..No Blues for me..i prefer pink Mondays..lol.. How are things going?..Did you miss me?..lol.. Here's a fresh Brownie..going to go eat breakfast and be back soon.. huggles

Well, as I'm not feeling too well I would tend to agree with whoever named it Blue Monday. Um, so my mood isn't great, but my daughter's making me laugh and stopping me from getting too down! Why was it named this, and why is today supposed to be the most depressing? I imagine it's a mixture of the weather and the economic climate?! (As I'm answering from mail notifications I haven't read any other responses yet). I'm glad that you're having a good day, and are not letting the concept of Blue Monday influence it for you. And I hope you have a good evening too!

Was that one monday blue monday or is every monday blue monday?

That is strange, after a nice sunny weekend we wake up to a cloudy day. Do you know why this is the most depressing day?

I never heard of blue monday but to me any day is the same as any other, it is all what you want to make of it.

I really want to go back to bed. I woke up during the night with a headache, so my sleep wasn't the best. But, I have to go to work.

i think thats somewhat correct..yep! i'm totally upset. i'm a college student and i had my practical examination(computer science) today! the question given for me is a tough one but to my utter surprise the answer was already stores in the computer( C program)..and when the teacher came to verify the answer,i mean the output of the C program,she found out that that i have opened a saved file and asked me write the program again in a seperate paper.Even though she could leave me(because thats the final exam) she asked me to write it and i only wrote the half and so she reduced me 5 marks..and i must confess that i have blamed her in whatever words i can....but she deserves it(!)... anyhow i'm totally upset today!its good to know that you're cool! HAVE A NICE DAY!(Wish me the same!)

Everyday is a happy day for me. I enjoy every minute of everyday that I get an opportunity is breathe and interact with other people, both in person as well as online like I'm doing now.

It's already Wednesday now but I am not too affected by Mondays because I work from home now doing what I love so each day is pretty good. When I used to work in an office I admit Mondays were harder to take especially after a long weekend or when I came back from leave!