For some reason, every year starting January 2nd, I start feeling down. It goes from the regular post-holiday blues and gets progressively worse.
1st Week
2nd Week
3rd Week
4th Week
Seriously. I’m really like this. It’s a wonder that my husband hasn’t divorced me. If I ever doubt he really loves me it’s times like these that remind me how much he does!
So, this afternoon I was reading, listening to some music, and trying not to feel sorry for myself when Rachel Platten’s Fight Song came on. I’ve heard this many times over the past few months, but this was the first time I actually listened. And you know what? I felt better! Isn’t that weird? Being the techno-idiot that I am, I still haven’t figured out how to link to a video on my Kindle or iPad, so I thought I’d share my favorite part of the song. This is for all of you who, like me, need a pick-me-up now and then.
This is my fight song
Take back my life song
Prove I’m alright song
My power’s turned on
Starting right now I’ll be strong
I’ll play my fight song
And I don’t really care if nobody else believes
‘Cause I’ve still got a lot of fight left in me
Know I’ve still got a lot of fight left in me
By Hook Or By Book 
This is a difficult time for many of us. Winter is here. Spring is so far off. I’m glad you found inspiration, Kim. Sometimes we need a little help. Sending you a hug from Vermont!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hi Sue! Isn’t it funny how sometimes it’s something relatively small that pulls us from the abyss? How are you guys doing in Vermont? So far it hasn’t been too bad here in MA, which is a relief after last year! Sending you a ginormous hug! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
We are LOVING this winter. Don’t we deserve all this mild weather after that brutal cold last year? I didn’t mind a green Christmas at all! The holidays are loaded for some- really bad for us every since we lost my mom. So glad to put it behind us. As for you, my dear, that guest post you wrote is still my top one. Almost 500 views! If you get low again, maybe remember writers want to hear what you have to say!
Keep up the good fight! Spring will soon be here!
LikeLiked by 1 person
After last year I think if I ever saw more than a few inches of snow I’d throw up my hands and move to Florida! I’m sorry about your mom Sue. My dad died back in 1982, but I still miss him dreadfully, particularly around the holidays. That’s so incredible about the guest post! I can never seem to get rid of that little voice in the back of my head that insists no one is interested in me or what I have to say, so thank you for telling me, and also for the pep talk!
LikeLiked by 1 person
You got the snow- we got the bitter mind boggling cold. My hubbie and I swore we’d never go through another winter like that one. Hey, if we do, we will look you up in Florida! Parents are so tough to lose. My dad’s 85 and facing surgery next week. Holding my breath right now, that everything goes well.
You should know you have so much to say! I’d love to host you again soon!
Keep your chin up, butter cup (an expression a dear friend uses. It always cracks me up!)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Would you believe we got both?! We had pipes breaking everywhere. I’ve lived here my entire life and I don’t remember a winter that bad. Doesn’t Florida sound lovely? I hope your dad’s okay. I’ll keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks again Sue.
Hugs!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Argh! Insult to injury! Florida. White beaches. Tropical waters… Wait just a sec, I gotta wipe the drool. Maybe next winter I’ll head south for some sunshine, and maybe you can meet me there!
Thanks for the prayers. We will know more in Monday.
Hugs right back!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Okay. I’m ready to move right now! I’d love to meet up with you Sue. I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Me too! Although I have to say- it’s 50 degrees out right now! Take that Florida!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes! 🙂 🙂 🙂
LikeLike
You will be okay. January just has to end. January, literally, is the worst month of the year. It’s supposed to be the New year and you look outside to the cold, the lack of life, the grayish blue haze, everyone is taking down their lights. How can you not sink into the doldrums. Fabulous Phantom Tollbooth reference by the way.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Stephanie. I think you have it in a nutshell. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I sympathize. February is the month when my spirit finally breaks, and my mood settles in to match the constant grey gloom outside. Even Sumo turns glum, and basically everything makes *him* happy. I try to compensate by celebrating every possible holiday I can get my hands on, and fortunately February has quite a few. Valentine’s Day, Groundhog Day, Mardi Gras, President’s day, Chinese New Year…anything to pep up the doldrums. Considering the mild weather we’ve had (it was 60F today!!), perhaps I can dodge the dreary bullet this year. Fingers crossed for us both!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Rachel. I’m sorry you and little Sumo have a tough time too. I do the same thing with celebrating all the February holidays.plus it’s by birthday on the 3rd, so yay! It’s supposed to be in the 50s here for the next few days so I’m happier already. I hope you and Sumo have a cheery February!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks! And an early happy birthday to you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Rachel! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’ve got all of us here for you Kim.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Vinnie!😙
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m always here if you need to talk.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you my friend. That means so much to me.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I mean it Kim, anything just talk to me.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Have I mentioned how sweet you are? I will Vinnie. I’m feeling better. It’s going to be in the 50s here through mid-week, so that’s definitely a mood lifter. Plus I like February. Lot’s of holidays and my birthday. Plus, once you get to the end Spring is right around the corner! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Well I try to be as sweet and supportive as I can be.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I agree with Steph. I know that if I get through January it’s close enough to spring that I can survive it. I don’t get true winter doldrums but start to get very antsy about being stuck inside. Plus I tend to lose all my energy when there is so little daylight.
Spring will be here soon, Kim! And then I will complain about how hot it is here. 😜
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Mary. Once February gets here my mood definitely takes a turn for the better. And for the next few days it’s supposed to be 50+ degrees here in MA so I’m already happier!😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Be strong Kim! Every little thing can help. Here’s something to cheer you up 🙂
http://xkcd.com/1628/
http://xkcd.com/1626/
LikeLiked by 1 person
These are great Marta! I especially loved the sentinent computers. Thanks!
LikeLike
Hugs!! Here’s hoping your winter blues slip away soon and that the weather starts improving back there! Being originally from California I never understood the winter blues till I moved to Indiana in my 20s for a few years. Weeks with no sun and dismal weather had me sobbing my eyes out all winter long, it’s just awful. But now we’re in Tahoe and even though we get hundreds of inches of snow, winter is easier because there’s lots of sunshine between the storms and it’s so high up you feel the sun searing into your skin which is smile inducing, it’s a nice place if you love lots of warm sunshine and snow. It’s a fun place.to move to.😉 So I’ll be thinking tons of happy, sunny, warm thoughts for you and hoping winter fades quickly back there! And this song is fabulous! It’s fun to sing it at the top of your lungs, there’s just something cathartic about it.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Jen! They’re already starting to slip away. I think the warmer weather that’s here to stay for the next few days will definitely help. I’ve always wanted to visit Lake Tahoe. It sounds so lovely! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
YAY! I’m soo glad that it’s improving! It is truly gorgeous here and there’s so much to do all through winter and summer. I have a huge list of things I still want to do and it always grows lol While I adore the winter here (we just spent the afternoon sledding on our driveway haha), I especially love the summers…..I can’t wait for our weekly beach playdates to begin. Spring/Summer is so close yet so far away. 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m officially adding Lake Tahoe to the places I need to visit!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yay!!! =D
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh Kim, don’t worry January is over. In Kenya we have a slang word for January, Njaanuary. Basically, Njaa which is hunger in Swahili + January. Its to show how broke, sad and depressing January is. I think I have threatened to quit my job at least 4 times this month alone from depression of this stupid month and am actually a January baby.
Loving the fight song, should be a theme song for the month to bolster spirits!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Happy Belated Birthday Cici!🎂 Did you do anything special? I’m sorry you have a rough time too. That’s so interesting about Njaanuary. I think it perfectly captures this depressing month. But it’s February now! Less than two months until Spring!💐🌸🌹🌺🙋🏻
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank You 😀 No I didn’t do anything but I did eat cake for three days straight. SO YAY!
Hehehe, in Kenya we never even realize the seasons changing guess its the benefits of leaving near the equator. Its always hot or raining.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Cake is always good! My birthday is in two days so I’ll be doing plenty of cake eating myself! There goes the diet.
LikeLiked by 1 person
WooHoo! Happy 2 day early Birthday! Cake is protein from the eggs and vitamins from the flavor so its definitely on every diet recommendation.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Cici! I’m big on rationalizing the positives of my food choices.😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ah lady, I hope that you feel better. I think a lot of people get it. I get to a week or two in a year where I am inexplicably feeling down. You will survive it, and your husband loves you, flat month or no 🙂
Tons of happy hugs from me!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Zoe! Thank God it’s February! I’m thinking Spring! 🌹🌺💐🌸
Hugs!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Brilliant post Kims. And if it makes you feel ANY better – you always make me feel a millions times better about myself xxxxxxxxxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aww! Thanks Ems!
#kindredspirits
#bestiesforever
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s all true! #bestiesforever ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂 🙂 🙂
LikeLike