Greenlake
My life is very predictable… some would even call it boring. Occasionally something new, fun, or exciting happens but these types of things rarely occur. Here I am on a Monday morning, looking out the window finding myself feeling a bit disappointed because it’s gray, wet, cold, and raining outside –typical Seattle weather. Being the Seattle native that I am, I’m not sure why I would even be bothered by this, after all, having it rain here is to be expected.
I can’t articulate very well why I’m even the slightest bit upset other than it hit me that somewhere deep inside my heart, I wanted today to be different. Predictability is safe, but I was hoping for something to indicate to me that today was going to be a bit more exciting. I know that technically Monday is not the start of the week, but it’s the start of my week with the family schedule and all. Today of all days, I wanted to wake up to blue skies and the sun shining its warmth on me. I wanted “Monday” to happily surprise me and set the tone for the other days of the week similar to the expectation that is put on the oldest sibling to behave well so the younger ones follow in tow. I wanted to wake up with an attitude of anticipation and joy. Instead I woke up grumpy and tired.
There really is no point to this post other than to share with you a little glimpse into my day. If I knew what was good for me I would have made myself some coffee before allowing the impact of 4 hours of sleep last night get an upper hand on my emotions. But no, here I am.. tired and broken -keeping it real for you, from me, your Everyday Alice.
As soon as I post this, I’m going to do something a little crazy. I’m going to make myself some coffee and get this.. I may even add a little bit of flavor to it to spice things up. Yes folks, I live on the wild side. Drinking my coffee a little bit different does do me a lot of good. Choosing to be grumpy today is a choice and I’m choosing to take a small action step by doing something a little different to help mentally get over this slump. If coffee is my therapy of the morning, so be it.
Just venting about this already makes me feel better and hopefully the rest of the day will follow suit. If not, I’m sure the chocolate I have hidden in my pantry will do the trick. Please tell me you relate to this.. or perhaps it’s all just in my head. Either way, please enjoy a cup of strong coffee for me today. May your day go by smoothly with unexpected pockets of joy to keep you motivated. Happy Monday to you!
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Good Monday Morning Alice!
Last Thursday I found your Chocolate Banana Loaf recipe. I sent a group email around the office calling for all old bananas from the week and I would make and bring in your recipe, plus my favourite on Monday. Well, I got 9 1/2 brown bananas.
I made 2 of your loaves, another 1 with no fat sour cream, 2 of my favourites and, just because, 2 lemon loaves – all in all 7 loaves.
Needless to say – many thumbs up to the Chocolate! Great recipe – will be a keeper (with the full fat sour cream).
(Had to laugh about your chocolate in the pantry – I have mine too!)
Giving you a cheers with my coffee and chocolate banana loaf slice.
Betty
Betty: You are very resourceful to put out an office call for old bananas. Your thoughtfulness is really appreciated. FYI: May day drastically improved. Thank you for the virtual slice!
Love this post… love your willingness to be raw and real… love your tender perspective… your unique ability to draw me in with only a few words. You are wonderful!
Be blessed-
Amanda
Amanda: I love your posts too. I love have you courageously share your thoughts in a real thoughtful way.
Von: Glad you liked the cookies, they are a staple around here. I appreciate your thoughtfulness on both sites. Thank you for keeping me encouraged.
Post like this makes me love this site of yours more. It’s what makes it ‘everyday’. You keep it real.
Side note. I made the ‘Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Ever’ from your other site and it was sooooo good. It DOES live up to its name. The cookies turned out fantastic even though I forgot about the white sugar until almost the very end so I had to mix it in right before I put them in the oven.
thanks for this kind of post. I love my children and am fortunate that our family has a roof (rented) over our heads, food to cook fun recipes with, and good health. But the truth is, as a fairly recent transplant to the NW, waking up to yet another day of rain and gray skies and knowing the kidlets will have to stay inside ( save for a little puddle jumping later) is just getting to me. I’m an artist, have great books to read, etc.. so I shouldn’t feel bored or antsy but this weather, this monotony is getting to that little dark place in my brain. ( I suppose the lack of sleep doesn’t help.) I guess what I’m saying is this: thanks for being real. It’s easy to fall into reading lovely posts in blogs that feature beautiful snapshots of other people’s live and picturing bliss as a daily concept but I’d rather read about somebody’s true and real emotions and experiences. It helps on days like these.
Off for more strong coffee with cinnamon!