Rainy, Cold...

[pilarkristine]

& a wee bit depressed.
Well, ok, a lot depressed; I've been battling the big blues for the last month or so, since really realizing that I don't much like where I live.  I'm having a lot of trouble adapting to the culture of southern Maryland... which, for the most part, is full of very nice and truly friendly people.  But the "elephant on the table

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[heydaya]

It's great that you got out of the books and into your surroundings, difficult as some it was. I'm dragging my tired self off to bed, so in lieu of anything insightful, please accept these (((e-hugs))) to help you through a rough time. :)

I'll have to tell you my Dandelion story some time - I bet you'll relate.

Nighty-night!

[pilarkristine]

(((ehugs))) ahh! :) feel better now :) many thanks!

Yes, I have long been intrigued by this bowl of dandelions...do tell!

"Strength in Numbers" eh?
(Both the band, and the sentiment...)

[wisewomanjudith]

e-hugs!! Good Naming :-)

Also sending e-hugs.

It's a big topic, maybe I'll have to post myself soonish on my journal so as to not take up your space.

But definately YES! Depression is the Black Dog, and being uncomfortable where you are deeply contributes.

More Good-Wishing.....

[pilarkristine]

(((e-hugs))) :) thank you too! Needed that.
Am looking forward to your future post.
(...am looking now to see if it's a present post...)
woof,
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[heilun_coo]

Your first picture of the woods looks almost exactly like the woods near where I grew up. Beautiful, but very abused. And I love the heart shaped pebbles!

It's hard when you move to a new place and don't feel comfortable in it. I felt a little of that when we moved up here to start with, before we moved over here. And then it took a lot of adjusting again. The summer (such as it was) helped a lot because at least we could get out and do things more. I give you hugs *hugs* and Good Wishes and hope you feel better soon.

And yes, I've been going through a 'can't read' phase too, recently. I managed a whole chapter last night, which is a first for quite a while. I've been feeling a little unfocused this past month or so, I can't seem to concentrate on anything but I want to read all the books on my pile NOW! I'm too impatient.

[pilarkristine]

(((e-hugs back)))
:) thank you!

Hey, congrats on a whole chapter, that's great! (In a good book, I hope.) Y'know, sometimes I wonder if it's just the season--the in-between-- there's just all this stupendous energy building up (towards warmth, and growth) and still it's a bit too cold and the world is not that cheery, and all I *really* wanna do is run barefoot. We'll join the local kids this weekend for a community Easter-egg hunt. (Well, those that aren't shootin' them jays, that is.) ;)

[heilun_coo]

I was just reading something yesterday that said something pretty similar about depression and this time of year, I think you're right.

I've read a few more chapters today, I've had some quiet moments thanks to getting both kids down for a nap for once. It's amazing how well I can concentrate on a book when I'm trying to avoid getting the house all presentable for my mother's impending visit! And it was raining, so I couldn't do the gardening.

[pilarkristine]

Well, it was raining...of course you had to read a book! ;)

Gawd, when is she due? Soon, eh? Good luck! (Eat extra chocolate.)

Giant Drool of Response

[wisewomanjudith]

No, I'll just take over the 'comments' section here because you make such good points that I want to respond directly

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[pilarkristine]

I love this Giant Drool! Many many good points. The state flower is black-eyed susan, which I adore; excellent prodding to go plant some

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[pilarkristine]

"When you undertake a big study, like Herbalism, I think it's important to not set yourself deadlines. Allowing knowing to grow is far more organic."

clapping wildly!