There are some things I just can’t help. Eating the last few nuts in the tin even if I don’t want them, straightening out a crooked picture on the wall, … writing a blog post even when I’m too tired to write a blog post…
It’s been a hell of a few days, and the next three aren’t going to be any better. Last week I had two days off (meaning the kids’ dad picked them up after dinner one day and brought them back after dinner two days later) but the one in I should have had a full day off had an appointment for Alex smack-dab in the middle that only I could take him to, so I didn’t really get a day off at all. August was the last time I had one of those. All this to say that I don’t have the energy to write … anything, really. I suppose this is what being a writer is. Compulsion.
Unfortunately for all of you, it means listening to me whine about how tired I am. So here’s a consolation. A pretty picture. (Hunts for picture.) Ah, here’s one from the spring:
and look at that – it’s not even straight
What are you compelled to do, no matter what? It’s okay, go on. Admit it. We won’t judge.
lindaghill.com 
October 10, 2014 at 7:21 pm
I get the tiredness and the need to rest my dear. Try to take some time each day for you.
And if it makes you feel any better, I never take a straight photo. Every photo that I post on my blog has generally been straightened in photoshop. lol
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October 10, 2014 at 7:23 pm
That’s what I need! Photoshop! Haha. I actually always wondered if there was a program out there that did the straightening. Now I know.
I do try to take a little time each day – not always possible. Sometimes I do get to pee in peace though… 😛 Thanks for this, Sue. 🙂
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October 10, 2014 at 7:24 pm
It’s quicker to straighten photos in Lightroom but I only had the trial and haven’t paid to upgrade it. Photoshop takes time but it can be done. lol
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October 10, 2014 at 7:25 pm
*looks up Lightroom* Thank you! 🙂
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October 8, 2014 at 3:33 am
Whine as much or whenever you need to. That’s what we’re here for — to listen. I always thought that by the time I got to this era of my life, I’d have time to fully enjoy it, do things for myself, have a bit of a break. If anything, things are more overwhelming and I’m never not tired. Where’s the punchline because this has got to be a joke! Lol Gah…
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October 7, 2014 at 9:05 pm
I so relate — past couple of weeks have been rough for me, yet I know what you mean about being compelled to do certain things no matter what. For me, it’s a daily cup of coffee. I do my best to always fit it in; well, I kind of have to, or else I get a coffee-withdrawal headache. 🙂 Hope the next couple of days go better than expected and fly by for you! Good luck with everything.
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October 7, 2014 at 10:23 pm
Thanks very much for the well-wishes, and for the comment 😀
It’s so true – there are some things we just have to do, no matter how bad we feel. I hope things are going more smoothly now for you too!
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October 8, 2014 at 6:27 pm
Thanks!
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October 7, 2014 at 1:18 pm
Well, I’m not OCD, far from it… crooked pictures, I never even notice…but guess my compulsion would be to be distracted, impossible not to be with ADHD. I can start a comment or blog post, wander off for ages, then remember I was writing something. Of course, writing is a compulsion, anywhere, anytime, on anything, and you just have no idea how many comments I make on other’s blogs, FB messages, and Twitter (in my head)…sometimes I even post them! 🙂 Hope you get some more free days to do what you want…even if it is to find pretty pictues to share! 🙂
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October 7, 2014 at 9:56 pm
Thanks so much for your support. 😀
I can see being compelled to do things when you’re distracted could be a very confusing thing to live through! Best of luck!
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October 7, 2014 at 11:12 am
I have too many, and I share at least one of yours, so I recommend poster tack for under the bottom corners of pictures.
Hope the rest of the week goes smoothly for you.
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October 7, 2014 at 9:54 pm
Haha! Thanks for the suggestion, Joey. And for the good wishes.:D
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October 7, 2014 at 10:48 am
Every now and then you just have to get stuff off your chest, no reason to see it as complaining. We all have those certain kind of draining moments, I have never had kids but when my parents got a divorce I felt drained. Ok now to your question, When I’m up late reading a book and I’m on a chapter and it’s really long and I’m crashing. I HAVE to finish that bastard because stopping in the middle of a chapter…that’s just wrong. 😀 Hope everything gets better Linda.
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October 7, 2014 at 9:50 pm
Thanks for your support, Wes. Much appreciated. 🙂
Yep, I’m with you on the reading thing. It’s a bit of a paradox. I read to help me sleep–to take my mind off my day–but reading keeps me awake. I can’t win!!
Haha.
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October 7, 2014 at 8:52 am
Your not whining you are stating facts!! If I have chocolate in the house it must be consumed …no saved! I like the bathrooms cleaned my way! I scratch my back and arms until they bleed…I have scars! I have to find the perfect photo for my post! ..I could go on and on then you would fall asleep and solve one of your problems!! 🙂 but I have to dash now as the real world beckons…. Damn I’d rather stay here .xxxxxxxxxxx
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October 7, 2014 at 9:47 pm
Thanks for your support my dear. 🙂
I’m the same with nuts as you are with chocolate. 😛 My mother scratches like that too sometimes. It’s almost as painful to watch as it must be for her.
You certainly have your share of compulsions it seems!
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October 8, 2014 at 1:05 am
I forgot I have to check plugs are at off and the taps are off
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October 8, 2014 at 1:08 am
Whenever I go out and check all windows are shut and even though I know o have done this I have been known to ho back and double check?? Sorry pressed send before I was ready. xxx
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October 7, 2014 at 7:44 am
When you are among friends it is not ‘whining’ it is commiserating! Be well my friend.
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October 7, 2014 at 9:41 pm
Thanks so much, Pamela. 🙂
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October 7, 2014 at 1:15 am
Compulsion…controls me. I set goals and the interruptions fall out of nowhere. Voila, sleep deprivation follows. If it were not for attention to details, I might do better, but I am so far not obsessive compulsive–just an unreasonable perfectionist who rinses her dishes before she washes them, measures every ingredient in a dish for the two of us, reads and re-reads every email message before sending, sorts whatever I store and re-sorts it for optimal space. You get the picture.
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October 7, 2014 at 1:41 am
Like a lot of your followers I’m compelled to write, sing, and dance. I’m tired, sleep deprived even but not even attempting to sleep because there’s something in that needs to heard, read, or created. 😊
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October 7, 2014 at 9:40 pm
I hear ya with the sleep-deprivation. Every night it’s the same thing – at 9pm I swear I’m going to get to bed earlier. At midnight I’m simultaneously cursing myself and turning out the light. 🙄
hehe
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October 7, 2014 at 9:50 pm
Oh my Linda,we are living parallel lives. I always say I’d go to bed earlier if I didn’t own a smart phone. 😉
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October 7, 2014 at 9:52 pm
Put… the smart phone… down.
hehe
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October 7, 2014 at 9:58 pm
You sound like my husband. LOL 😉
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October 7, 2014 at 10:02 pm
Haha!
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October 7, 2014 at 9:38 pm
Uber-organized? I’m that way with some things… not a lot mind you. What I have is more of an organized mess. 😛
Thanks so much for sharing, Beth. 😀
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October 7, 2014 at 12:14 am
It really is a lovely picture, Linda. Compulsion? Don’t ask my kids because I’m sure they would fill you in on endless specifics 🙂 But in general, I’m a compulsive problem solver. If I perceive something as a problem then, dang it, I’m going to solve it which tends to include endless google searches, youtube tutorials, and discussing such matters with unsuspecting loved ones who just want to finish their dinner. You could say that I continue blogging because I see it as one big problem to solve, lol! Anyway, know that I’m a fan and I’m always rooting for you.
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October 7, 2014 at 9:34 pm
Thanks so much, Angie. 😀
I’m the exact opposite to you – if I have a problem that’s too difficult I tend to procrastinate over it, and do easier things first. We would probably drive each other nuts if we were forced to live in the same house! Haha!
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October 7, 2014 at 11:38 pm
How about we’re complimentary?! Haha! And, yes, I’m pretty good at driving others nuts, how did you know? 😀
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October 7, 2014 at 12:08 am
Writing…I fall asleep on my tablet in bed and wake up and pick up where I left off.
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October 7, 2014 at 9:32 pm
Well that’s handy. At least you don’t have to find where you were. 😛 Great thing about tablets too, is they turn themselves off. 😉
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October 7, 2014 at 9:44 pm
Yeah, I noticed that…good thing:)
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October 7, 2014 at 9:52 pm
Saves batteries! 🙂
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October 6, 2014 at 11:25 pm
To read “just one more chapter” even though I am too tired and need to sleep and rest or get ready for work., which I am doing just now 🙂
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October 7, 2014 at 9:00 pm
You said it! I don’t borrow fiction too much, any more, because I know I’ll stay up until I finish it. You’d think by now I would know better. Another? If I can’t find something, I just keep on looking- I might have searched that room six times already, but maybe…give yourself a break Linda!
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October 7, 2014 at 10:19 pm
Ha! Yeah, I’m guilty of looking in the same place half a dozen times knowing it’s not there as well. So frustrating!
Thanks for your support, Kate. 🙂
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October 7, 2014 at 9:31 pm
Oh yes – I had to force myself last night to put my book down… and it’s the second time I’ve read it. I already know what’s going to happen! Haha.
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October 6, 2014 at 11:14 pm
Haha… Linda. I get it. I love to write too. I also feel compelled to straighten your spring picture! Ha! just kidding. Hope you get some rest soon!
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October 7, 2014 at 9:30 pm
If you can straighten my spring picture, all the power to you! I’d feel much better! Haha.
Thanks very much. 😀
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October 6, 2014 at 11:03 pm
Oh my goodness… sooooo many things… :-\
Hope your week gets better. HUGS. (Still wishing I was there to help…)
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October 6, 2014 at 11:08 pm
Thanks Leigh. 🙂 I’m determined to survive. …compelled even! 😀
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October 6, 2014 at 11:10 pm
And I have confidence you will :-).
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October 6, 2014 at 11:13 pm
😀 Your encouragement means a lot!
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October 6, 2014 at 10:48 pm
I know what you mean. Some days there is nothing left to give. There is an odd feeling of compulsion to write- almost as instinctive as brushing your teeth. It’s there and I’m glad to have it so I can go a little bit longer.
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October 6, 2014 at 10:55 pm
It really is as instinctive – and habitual – as brushing your teeth. Can’t go to bed without it. 🙂 You’re right. It is a good thing. Thanks for reminding me, Dottie.
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October 6, 2014 at 10:48 pm
Marketing, I guess. I’m so tired and burned out on that side of the career that I find myself doing it more out of habit than interest. I keep fearing that forgetting will cause trouble since this year has been a tough year.
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October 6, 2014 at 10:54 pm
Oh boy – I’m not looking forward to that. But I’m sure it’s coming.
At least you won’t be alone. 🙂
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October 6, 2014 at 11:02 pm
Yeah. It’s fun at first though. I’ve just been going for so long. Keep considering a break, but no idea for how long.
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October 6, 2014 at 11:02 pm
You need a marketing team to take over while you vacation.
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October 7, 2014 at 6:25 am
I keep hoping to wake up to promo gnomes doing work overnight, but it never happens.
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October 7, 2014 at 9:40 pm
We all need promo gnomes.
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October 7, 2014 at 1:09 am
Depending on your physical health and age, forgetting could be a problem. I hope it will not be for you!
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October 7, 2014 at 6:35 am
Forgetting might have been the wrong word. Probably closer to taking a break. Thought there was an ‘it’ after forgetting. Commenting from my phone never seems to go well.
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