Unplugging

[chipotle]

I may be scarce online over the next n days. Those of you who’ve talked to me recently know I’ve been in a particularly heavy funk over the last week or so. While being online helps that in some ways through the support of friends, it’s also a way to avoid focusing on, well, offline things that I need to get done.

When I’m thinking clearly, I remember that the way I usually come out of these mild depressive states is to start making myself feel productive again. The Ruby LiveJournal client (which, yes, I’m using now) helped with that, but I’m realizing that at this particular point it’s also a distraction from the more chorelike things I need to attend to. I need to stop finding ways to be distracted.

I’m sure I won’t be offline completely–I’ll be on AIM on occasion, thanks to the evil of the Sidekick. And, I’ll probably be checking in on Bandari. In fact, one or two things I need to do relate to it, although at a lower priority than things like resurrecting Claw & Quill (and, yes, Peregrine, I’m going to get back to you, I promise). More prosaic things relate to figuring out my medical plan while I have one, and arranging to get my slightly ailing car looked at while it still has a medical plan, er, extended warranty.

And, ailing car or not, I think I should drive somewhere to hike a little this weekend. It’s been way too long.

Comments

[shockwave77598.livejournal.com]

I'll still be around when you get back.

and taking vitamin B12 helps with energy to get things done.

[twentythoughts.livejournal.com]

*nuzz* Sometimes, one needs to get away from the 'net in order to actually get things done. The TV has -nothing- on it for the vegging-out factor.

Just don't drive out in the middle of nowhere, if you don't trust your car at the moment :)

[ladyperegrine.livejournal.com]

*smiles*

When you're ready, I'm here. I can completely sympathize with the emotions you're describing--and I too find the way out of it is to push through and do some of the things I've been avoiding.

Best of luck to you. You're in my thoughts.

[jadedfox.livejournal.com]

Hon, I completely understand, and I'm gonna be around however you wish. I want you to lean on me, be in via phone calls, AIM, or however. You've been such a huge support for me through my funks, I'd be amiss to not help. I care more deeply about you than anyone else, and want to see you happy again.

You know how to find me.

-J

[ja-ren.livejournal.com]

Sometimes you just need to take a vacation from the 'net. I hope yours goes well, and that you return soon, but more importantly that you return happier and with renewed energy. :)

[katrinahawke.livejournal.com]

Greetings!

Bright Blessings! May you find the peace you seek!!!

-K 8)

[padfootsm.livejournal.com]

It's funny you mention this Chipotle as just recently I too have hit a funk. I blame it on all the writing I am being 'forced' to do via college homework. It's overwhelming me suddenly. I can't seem to write anything half-way decent all of a sudden. I hope we both get out of this.