Giving My Brain A Break.
By Tammy
@tammys85 (30065)
Baltimore, Maryland
March 18, 2020 2:55pm CST
I was so overwhelmed last night by all the talk of recent events, that my brain is in need of a break. So that's what I'm doing. In which case, forgive me if I'm slow at responding to any comments regarding recent events. I'm just not up to it today.
I stepped outside for a few minutes earlier. It's chilly today though, so it was short-lived. It's supposed to be in the upper 70s tomorrow and Friday, so I'd like to go to the park. We can easily social distance in the park, while getting some fresh air. I actually want to walk to the duck pond, but I don't know if anyone else is going to want to, since it's a little further down. But it's so pretty and I love listening to them quack lol. The playground is out of the question for now. It's cool though, I think my niece will be happy just walking along the path and enjoying the weather.
I'm listening to New Kids On The Block portion of the concert/stream they did in London with the Backstreet Boys back in 2012. I think I have the full concert saved somewhere, but right now, I'm just listening to NKOTB. And yes, I do listen to other stuff, but of course I'm going to listen to my favorite band lol. I have headphones on to drown everything else out, but that's okay because I have Jordan Knight singing in my ear right now. ;)
I'm also planning to throw myself into my work. I have another keyword project to work on via Fiverr, as well as writing orders on Textbroker, so I'm going to alternate between the two. It'll keep me busy AND productive. :) I may do a few survey websites, but I don't know if I'm up to it right now, so maybe later.
I'm limiting my time on social media. Of course I've been checking my notifications, and NKOTB's pages, but I'm not scrolling through my time line or clicking the trending topics. Not today, social media, not today.
But yeah, it was all just too much last night, and at one point, I was on the verge of tears. It may sound babyish to others, but I'm sensitive and deal with anxiety. And maybe my anxiety isn't as bad as others, but a person can still only take so much crappy news everywhere they turn before they need to breathe. I'll keep up with important updates, but for now, it's best that I step back, at least for today (or the rest of the week).
You all have a good day/evening, stay safe and please take care of yourselves. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.
Photo Credit: Pixabay.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83954)
• Rupert, Idaho
19 Mar 20
I am on the same page of feeling all of this stuff is too much to deal with and needing to take a break. All the madness has been putting me into a depression....so I don't think it sounds babyish at all!
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@tammys85 (30065)
• Baltimore, Maryland
28 Mar 20
@MommyOfEli2013 Just go straight to your profile and don't scroll through your newsfeed. No problem, and thank you!
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83954)
• Rupert, Idaho
24 Mar 20
@tammys85 Well I log into Facebook and see it...so it is hard to get away from it lol. I appreciate that, I am here for you too.
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@Aquitaine24 (11813)
• San Jose, California
19 Mar 20
I agree about the crappy news.
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
19 Mar 20
Lol at the not today, social media, not today. As I say that but with satan in it all the time .
Glad you'll have some good weather to go walking and clear your head a bit of the recent news.
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@tammys85 (30065)
• Baltimore, Maryland
19 Mar 20
Lol, I based that off the "Not today, Satan" quote lol.
Thanks! I'm glad I double-checked the weather. Tomorrow is going to be in the lower 70s, Friday is going to be in the upper 70s. So I almost wore shorts tomorrow when that's more for Friday (for me). Capris or leggings tomorrow.
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@tammys85 (30065)
• Baltimore, Maryland
24 Mar 20
@Courtlynn I wore capris on Thursday, and shorts on Friday. Friday got near 80.
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
19 Mar 20
@tammys85 70s would be capris legginfs or shorts for me. Lol. Depends on my mood and if the legs are shaved
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