Ways to get over blahness.

Hope you are feeling better now Ali.. we all have those days... I hear you.. about doing dft things to lift you out of your funk... I hope you felt better when u had your little boy home! Smiles all around I would bet.

Ali- Try some Nora Jones, Ben & Jerries frozen yogurt (half-baked), and a big warm blanket. Works for me everytime. Hey, I bet you on a blah day is like most of us on a good day. You're such an icredibly up person. Maybe knowing that you are such an inspiration to others will be inspiring to you. -Alisa

I hope you get having a better day! Your mojo always seems to be present to me! (: Hugs girl!

is it the weather? the time of year? that time of the month? what? i wish there was a magic potion we could take for this. i'm still working on my funk. did the day get better for you?

This is my favorite quote to read when I am feeling blah and uninspired, maybe it will help you!
"What if funky, confusing, gray, lonely days were just part of a "system" that, in turn, created bright, happy, friendly days? what if they were just meant to give deeper elements of your creativity a rest? what if they were deliberately crafted holidays, of a sort, devised by your inner psyche to relieve you from the pressure of artificial expectations?"
so I try to read that when i am in a funk and uninspired, and it usually does make me feel better!
claudine xxxox

I was going pretty good today after having 2 kids home sick one with the flu and the other with a bad cough and cold. At 2pm it hit me...Tired and a massive headache. I did get my new CK magazine in the mail today but saving it for our ride up to Toronto for the weekend. Hope tomorrow is a better day for you. I know what you mean about just getting out helps, getting another view. lately I find myself buying fresh flowers to brighten my spirit and mood.

Monday's and funk's ....why do these two go together so well?
It is horrid.
But does not last.
Have a great Tuesday :-)

My Sunday Blah turned into Monday Blah just like that... still sitting at my desk, looking at my stash, and feeling completely uninspired. I decided to reorganize my letter stickers ... I'm that desperate!
here's hoping for a great Tuesday!

Yep, blah Monday. I didn't manage to get out of the house but I did complete a 5x7 album about My Style of scrapbooking. That was fun!
Hoping for a better day tomorrow!!

Getting the kids toys organised and put away helps a little with the blahness! Check out the Expedit at Ikea - I've got one for my kids toys and books and its great. They've been rediscovering all their old toys again, now they can see them and having the books at the right level is like having their own little library. Donna Downey just got one recently (check it out on her blog on 1st March) for her scrap stuff (which looks way cooler than toys!). Hope that helps!

ali,
regarding cheap toy storage- try ikea. i bought these funky, cheap, fake little treasure box style toy boxes for my 10 month old baby. one to store his toys, the other to store his diapers. they are made of some kind of material, but are a lot sturdier than they look. i highly recommend them if you are looking for cheap, fun & functional toy storage. they are sturdy enough to stack. they cost $12.99. here is the url: http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10103&storeId=12&langId=-1&productId=53167
if the url doesn't work, go to the ikea website and type in the search field: "minnen toy box." p.s. have a better day tomorrow!

I think everyone has a blah day sometimes...(Not??well then grrrrrrrr them :D)I really laughed about the showering thing.It is so recognizable!!
Well lucky for us the Blah don't stay that long,and we have our kids to cheer us up!!LOVE XOXO Fauve

yeah, the blahs have struck here too. I was looking for work to do so I wouldn't have to face my art supplies, that's how NOT creative I'm feeling. Went to bed early, now it's a new day. Still feel blah, but am going skiing this morning, then on to Town Meeting (VT tradition). Hopefully either the early exercise or watching people haggle over the budget will help. (and maybe some chocolate...)

oh it is so nice to know you are NORMAL!!!! the more I read your blog the more i realized you are just like many of us.. You always come acrossed as being "super" in your own right.. like your creative juice is your power. I am feeling your blahdom - and it's a feeling that I feel on a daily basis. Sad but true. Coffee usually gets me out of it somewhat - the shower definately!! keep on truck'n. 15 minute intervals - and you will be surprised. {flylady will instruct you. www.flylady.com}
hang in there and know one thing.
What you do in your daily life may seem blah and uninspiring to you, but gives incredible inspiration and encouragement to many others.. take a deep breath, stretch, and just be.
Have a good day!!

Hi Ali!
i hope you feeling better!!! i have those blue days too. i am sick with yuck cold today! i emailed you last week. Be happy!!!! shoo shoo away blahs!!! feel better!!! Hugs!!!

i too am blah!
blah, blah....BLAH!
-p
hope it passes quickly for all of us!

Dearest Ali,
Please know that even when you are down, you still inspire others to reach farther in this life then we even imagined that we could. So today, this day, we will "Capture life, and Create Art" for you !!
K¥

I had a blah month...I started cycle classes and taking walks with my dog and I loved it...made me feel so much better.
March will be better than Feb.
J

Sorry you were feeling blah but also must tell you that it's always nice to see that others feel the same way that I do sometimes.....even Miss Ali E. Hope the Starbucks and your little man helped perk you up a little bit! I SO enjoyed meeting you at CHA Vegas and plan on taking your class in Waco this Sept. I can't wait!

Hope you're feeling more inspired.
I saw one of those cubicle shelf type things at Target for $39. The type of thing that everyone is getting at IKEA. Then you could use those pull out cube baskets or cloth tubs. KWIM?
I did something like that for my son. I had plastic tubs on a shelf. I placed a picture on the outside of the tub of what went inside. Blocks, Dinosaurs, Cars, etc.... This was a simple way for him to be able to find his toys easily and put them away quickly. Good Luck.