When I got to work this morning, a couple of my co-workers mentioned they were in bad moods or suffering from winter depression. Sadly, but gladly, I realized I wasn’t alone anymore! I definitely admitted that I was crabby all weekend and still wanted to, uh, “do some damage”. (I used other words, but to keep from sounding like a threat or a terrorist, I’ll just leave it at “do some damage”…) Anyway, guess it’s the weather. Which then had me Googling (at work…I know…I’m such a bad employee…) what states were the unhappiest. I was sad to discover that Oregon was the #1. I’m still considering that maybe the survey isn’t right…?
You’ll be happy to know that I am now out of my crappy mood. 🙂 Thanks to releasing some happy endorphin’s at spinning tonight. There was lots of sweat and “hovering”, and those 2 things always make for a good spin class. I just love Amy’s spinning classes because she always has LOTS of hovering.
Case in point:
And that’s it friends. My boring ol’ Monday. Now I’m off to do a little more packing, catch up on some blogs, and see if the Food Network will create a new show for me.
PEACE!
Will Run For Pizza 
I’m glad to hear that spinning put a smile back on your face! I knew some endorphins would have you back and happy in no time!
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You know it!
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Oh no, I recently took a trip to Oregon for the first time and couldn’t believe how nice and happy everyone seemed! I hope that’s not right… my husband and I are seriously considering a move up there!
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Thank you! I’m glad you have been there and can attest that they ARE happy! We’ve never even been there! lol Even after reading that, we aren’t crossing it off the list!
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I love the name of your blog! Only I wouldn’t run for pizza, I’d run to pizza. Oh, and chocolate!
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Haha – thanks! Oh yes, chocolate. Pizza and chocolate are necessities! Right up there with toilet paper.
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I can relate! It’s hard to keep feeling crappy after you’ve moved your body!
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YES! No wonder working out can become an addiction! I’ll take that addiction!
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I haven’t been to Oregon. Is it really that dismal? Coming from SITS Girls. Glad you’re on the up. xo
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I HOPE Oregon isn’t that unhappy!! It looks so pretty with all the mountains and water and outdoorsy stuff!
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You’re so right! I’m a Floridian stuck for another 2 weeks in a cold climate and have been dying to get outside. . . I can’t wait to be warm again outside so I can work out there!
Yay for the SITS Girls for helping me find your blog! 😀
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37 days until SPRING! haha
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Winter definitely makes us unhappy! Today the sun is out so I am cool with it 🙂
The past couple of times that I have felt crabby I texted a friend to see if they wanted to run and viola – crabbiness crushed! Glad to hear spinning did the same for you 🙂
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The sun is out here too! YAAAAAY!!!!! 🙂
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Hi! Visiting from SITS. This has been the worst winter for me. You’re doing better than me because I can’t even get motivated to work out!
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Eh, if this goes on much longer, I’m going to lose mine too!
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Wine always changes my mood! Ha ha
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Lol – wine is definitely something to be thankful for! 😉
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Oh Mondays are the worst! I love to work out and get those endorphines going. Oh and of course the wine helps too! I like the way you think. Found you from SITS and following.
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Haha thanks! If more people knew this way of thinking, maybe there would be more friendly people around! Haha
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It’s so true that exercising can put me in such a better mood, but the same goes for wine with less sweating 🙂
Stopping by from SITS
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Haha agreed!!
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Love your blog!! I live in the humid South and have had my times to strongly complain about it too. After this past January though and our first winter “freezing rain and sheet” storm since 1979, well, let’s just say you won’t hear me complain about our hot humid summers for a VERY long time. ^_^ The point of telling you that was that I can kinda sorta relate now to those that deal with “winter” in it’s true form and why they feel a bit pushed to “do some damage” HeHe
Happy SITS Comment Love Wednesday!!
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Haha ya I have always said I didn’t like the humidity of the south, but I’d take it after this winter! Lol
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I need to get back to my exercise routine that I’ve been out of since November!! I feel like I’m in such a funk with all this cold and snow and now exercise!! I may have to find some workouts the kids and I can do in the living room if we get snowed in!
Stopping by from #SITSblogging!
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Yup dang winter. Do you have a kinect or anything like that? You and your kids could have some “matches” at different games!
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I am happiest when the sun is shining…I know my moods definitely suffer on dreary days, especially if they go on for a while. This winter has been more dreary than usual and we’re getting another storm tonight! Crazy! My husband was joking about the possibility of the kids having the next two days off when they already have a 4 day weekend…6 days off school and housebound?!! Oh boy. Visiting from #sitsblogging.
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Haha ya the kids here have had a LOT of snow days this year!
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By the way, I tried to follow you on Twitter and the link from your blog doesn’t work!
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Oh I’ll check that when I get home! Thanks for letting me know!
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you’re so not alone: Mondays in February have got to be the worst! Wine definitely helps!!! Commenting from SITS
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Haha thank God for wine eh? 🙂
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Wine is always a great motivator! Now if could just get into running more…like all my girlfriends. 😉 Cheers!
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Lol they have an all womens race where you get a bottle of wine at the end! 😉
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Wine is always a great motivator… now if I could just get into running… 😉 Found you via SITSGirls and following you now from http://www.dancinmoma.com 🙂 (Following fellow wordpress members is always easy) Cheers!
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Haha thanks! Well dancing is just as much of a workout! 🙂
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I’ve been to Oregon. I cannot believe that it is number one. Some survey said the Broome County, NY area had issue of depression and obesity. A local girl scout did a county wide scavenger hunt as her Gold Project to prove there was so much to do here.
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Oh wow! I think it’s really important to get involved and have things to do if it’s a depressing city/state or just a dark time of year. And if there isn’t much to do, it helps making friends and start some activity up that could get people involved! We have the power!
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If it makes you feel better, I suffer from Winter blues even at Summer time lol. Particularly at certain times a month. And I’m really scary too 🙂
#SITSBlogging
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Lol nature of the beast…
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I love the title of your blog. It made me giggle 🙂 That some ecard is perfect 🙂
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Lol thanks!
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So glad to find you through SITS! Ive been the same way… I’ve set up my bike in my den and turn up the music and it’s the only thing that helps lately. This snow and cold has got to go away soon! If not, I need to try wine (soon)!
xo ~kim & chloe @ popcosmo.com
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Whatever works to keep you sweating in the cold months! And if the bike and music combo fail, I guarantee the wine will work! 😉
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Nothing like a good workout to change the mood 🙂
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Yup! 🙂
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I sometimes sneak in some social media at work.. shh.. 🙂 Might be why I have to bring work home sometimes lol I have been fighting the winter blues too. You are not alone!
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Haha…my lips are sealed 😉
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Glad you got out of your funk! I am not even going to tell you what the temp was here today.
Stopping by from SITS 🙂
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lol I’m bringing some 80 degree sun back home in my suitcase! Haha
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I took a few spinning classes in college – they are quite good! I bought an elliptical in October and really need to get back to using it regularly – I always feel better when I do! I hope you have a good rest of your week.
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My hubby loves the elliptical. Put it in front of a TV and maybe you’ll use it more! I need TV for those indoor workouts…
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Oh I can so totally relate to this post! I’m feeling those winter blues and I normally love winter! This one has been so cold and long…I’m finding it hard to keep motivated…this helps! 😉
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Yup. Extreme cold and snow is for the birds! Bring on 30’s and sun for winter and I’m a happy Ohioan!
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I have also found myself crabby lately. All I want to do is lounge around in “comfy” clothes & be lazy. I’m glad you got back to yourself & hopefully I will too 🙂
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Lol yup. Although I like comfy clothes 365 days a year!
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