a feeling

You know those times when you just feel ‘blah’? It’s clearly not a technical way of describing it, but it seems to be the best way. Recently I had that ‘blah’ feeling, and I realized I hadn’t had it in a while. Not to say every single day of my life is picture perfect (of course it’s not), but I hadn’t really felt the ‘blah’ feeling in a decent amount of time. I decided to come up with some things that are a tiny bit out of the ordinary for me, but that I feel should be added into my life in one way or another. Sometimes I feel that the best way to get out of those moods is to do something different, take a step away from your normal routine, and clear your head. Below is my list, which I would like to constantly add to. I hope you had a great weekend!

High Tea

Even though I’m not the biggest tea drinker, I want to indulge in High Tea one afternoon.

A Long Drive

With no destination in mind, I want to take a long drive and stumble upon somewhere I’ve never been.

Vintage Stamps

When I was younger, I used to collect various items (porcelain dolls, pogs, decorative glass boxes, etc), and I think it would be neat to start a collection of some sort again, such as vintage stamps.

Pottery Class

I think my family used to have more pottery pieces from me than they knew what to do with, but it’s definitely a favorite past time of mine, and I’d love to take a class to bring back those fun memories.

Breakfast in Bed

Breakfast in bed on a lazy weekend morning sounds ideal, followed by a day with no plans to get out of my pajamas.

Images: High Tea, A Long Drive, Pottery Class, Vintage Stamps, Breakfast in Bed

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26 Comments

  1. amy wrote:

    Everyone gets into a rut sometimes, don’t worry this to shall pass!

    Have a great day!

    xx Amy

    Leopard and Lillies

    Posted 1.21.13 Reply
    • Julie wrote:

      So true!! Thanks, Amy. xo, Julie

      Posted 1.22.13 Reply
  2. Rachel wrote:

    We all get in those “blah” moods- sometimes even for no reason! I find the best thing to do is sleep it off (seriously!) and just listen to happy music or watch a funny TV show. Hope you feel better!

    Posted 1.21.13 Reply
    • Julie wrote:

      Agreed!! All so true. Thanks, Rachel! xo, Julie

      Posted 1.22.13 Reply
  3. alison wrote:

    I totally get it, I usulaly feel this way during the cold winter months. These are beautiful images, and ahhh breakfast in bed is fantastic!

    Posted 1.21.13 Reply
  4. Jenn wrote:

    Long drives with no clear destination is one of my favorite mood boosters. Triple bonus points if it’s a sunny day, the windows can be down, and you have good singing music on.
    Jenn
    With Luck

    Posted 1.21.13 Reply
  5. Kristina wrote:

    A roadtrip with no destination in mind sounds like the perfect little adventure. Back before gas prices were so high, my friends and I used to always go for drives just to talk and escape.

    Kristina

    Kristina does the Internets

    Posted 1.21.13 Reply
  6. Alyssa wrote:

    I totally get the “blah” feeling on occasion, but I find that sitting down, relaxing with a yummy smelling candle and a good book always gets my over the hump. Also, I’m on board with high tea–I’ve always wanted to do that!

    Posted 1.21.13 Reply
    • Julie wrote:

      That sounds great, too!! Thanks Alyssa! xo, Julie

      Posted 1.22.13 Reply
  7. Rachel wrote:

    I get those blah feelings ever once in awhile too. Last week I felt pretty blah all week… uninspired with my wardrobe, uninspired at work and uninspired with life in general. I don’t know why this happens, but thanks for posting this! An afternoon of High Tea and and breakfast in bed sounds great!

    Posted 1.21.13 Reply
    • Julie wrote:

      I think it happens to all of us!! Hope you’re feeling better! xo, Julie

      Posted 1.22.13 Reply
  8. Olivia wrote:

    Don’t worry love, that blah feeling will pass..and if anything can cure that it is an amazing breakfast in bed!

    xo Olivia
    This Looks Good On You

    Posted 1.21.13 Reply
    • Julie wrote:

      So true. Thanks, Olivia! xo, Julie

      Posted 1.22.13 Reply
  9. deanna wrote:

    for me, ijt’s going to a movie followed by a hot fudge sundae!!!

    Posted 1.21.13 Reply
  10. I can totally relate to that feeling Julie; I usually get that way when work gets crazy and I feel like I have no time for myself. I love your list! I’m a huge tea drinker (I’m drinking a cup now) so high tea is right up my alley! Breakfast in bed followed by a lazy day in pjs sounds like the best day ever! I hope you’re able to start a new collection, vintage stamps sounds like an amazing idea!

    xo jen

    Posted 1.21.13 Reply
    • Julie wrote:

      I feel like it happens to all of us! YES, need to do high tea haha! Thanks, Jen! xo, Julie

      Posted 1.22.13 Reply
  11. MFJ wrote:

    I totally get it! I was feeling the same this weekend and I went to Make Meaning to get my creative juices going…thank god it went away. May be NYC might be the cure 🙂 . Feel better, XOXO

    Posted 1.21.13 Reply
    • Julie wrote:

      Ah great idea! xo, Julie

      Posted 1.22.13 Reply
      • Julie wrote:

        And thank you!! xo

        Posted 1.22.13 Reply
  12. Whenever I feel blah, that’s usually when I go shopping by myself. It’s a great way for me to clear my thoughts and just have some alone time! 🙂

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

    Posted 1.21.13 Reply
    • Julie wrote:

      Always cures the blues! xo, Julie

      Posted 1.22.13 Reply
  13. Marlen wrote:

    This is a really awesome list for people who are stuck in ruts! I like the idea that you can hop out of it by trying something outside your usual routine. My favorite is the high tea and breakfast in bed idea. Sooo relaxing and indulgent 😀

    xo Marlen
    Messages on a Napkin

    Posted 1.22.13 Reply
  14. LesliMarie wrote:

    These all look like great ideas. That’s how I always feel in January…it’s the weather, especially up her in NY.

    Xo
    http://www.LesliMarie.com

    Posted 1.22.13 Reply
  15. gah, i know this feeling Xo Megan, http://www.TfDiaries.com

    Posted 1.22.13 Reply
  16. Fredda Friedlander wrote:

    It is January! Always blah, slow and quiet! It can be too quiet. With that being said, before you know it, life gets crazy and you wish you had these January days back in your life!

    Posted 1.22.13 Reply
  17. Could’nt agree more!

    Posted 1.22.13 Reply