Happy #thinkingoutloud Thursday! No idea what I’m going on about? Click here!
1. I feel funky, and it’s not the good kind of funky. I don’t know if it’s the time of the year, the time of the month, or the fact that it’s been predominantly dark and dreary for the past couple of weeks, but I’ve just been feeling BLAH. And it’s not even a sad or tired kind of blah… it’s just this strange lack of motivation, direction, and/or creative energy. I’m trying to ride it out and not beat myself up for feeling this way since that only makes things worse, but I’d kind of like to know what’s causing it or what I can do to fix it, because this kind of stinks 😤
2. Honestly, though? I’m betting that at least 93% of it is just that time of the month judging by what I’ve had for lunch two days in a row…
It happens sometimes. Don’t judge me.
3. One place my creativity hasn’t been waning, though, is with my planner…
… and as weird as it may sound, writing stuff down and making it look all pretty really does help motivate me to get things done, which is probably why electronic planners have never worked for me.
4. Speaking of which, be sure to mark your calendars on November 4th because that’s when the Sephora VIB sale starts.
I mean, that’s when the Rouge part of it starts, so I’m assuming the regular VIB will start a handful of days later. Either way, keep an eye out because it’s a great time to stock up on some staples and save some money in the process.
5. Oh, and these are the things I’m eyeing in case you need some shopping inspiration:
Ole Henriksen Sheer Transformation Cream
Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
Glam Glow Supermud Clearing Treatment
Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream
6. And speaking of beauty stuff, please tell me I’m not the only one that’ll put a face mask on and leave it on for an hour or two instead of the 15-20 minutes in the instructions. I’ll just start doing things around my house, and before I know it, it’s been an hour and my mask is still on. I think subconsciously I feel like the longer it’s on, the better it’ll work 😂
7. Oh, and in the morning, I’m making waffles (name that movie!)…
… buuuuuut that’s mostly because I’m testing a recipe and the first batch came out kind of wonky, so fingers crossed for batch#2.
8. Happy Thursday, friendly faces 😊
Let’s chat!
No questions! Just tell me whatever randomness comes to mind!
More places to find me!
E-mail — [email protected]
Twitter — runwithspoons
Facebook — runningwithspoons
Pinterest — runwithspoons
Instagram — runwithspoons
Bloglovin — runningwithspoons
Snapchat — runningspoons
uptown funk, be gone. I think it’s gone 😀
The broken oven is totally a blessing in disguise- Minus the potatoes, there IS key to uncover pre-used gadgets!
I get in those ruts sometimes too–ice cream would definitely help 😀 I love physical planners too–i like to write things down. Electronic planners are no good for me either!
Shrek reference ftw! I love waffles.
A friend’s dad used to make them with pieces of bacon in the batter. This just doesn’t work for me on so many levels, although I love bacon. I guess I always consider them a sweet breakfast (or dinner) food, and adding savory or salty flavor to anything that gets doused in syrup is worrisome. [wringing hands]
I had that last week where I just felt in such a funk. I couldn’t get motivated or get my thoughts in check – I was all over the place. Then I just stopped trying to fix it, I just let my mind go where it needed to go and let my body chill when it wanted. And this week has been so much better – more energy and very productive! 🙂 Fingers crossed your funk won’t stay for long!
Thanks Jen! I think you’re totally right that sometimes we just need to ride it out and go easy on ourselves – stressing about it only makes things worse.
SHREKKKKK! Man I need to break out that movie again. Love me some donkey.
But girl I feel you on the whole feeling off thing. I just haven’t felt myself in over a week. It’s miserable! I may need to try the waffles and ice cream route 😉
I’m new to sephora but how do I get in on that sale?!
Dang time of the year! Hope you feel more like yourself soon Jordan! And I’m pretty sure that the VIB sale is only for VIB or VIB Rouge members, which requires spending 350+ within a calendar year.
I go through periods of feeling funky too. I think it’s the nature of being an entrepreneur. You have to be your own boss, creative thinker, motivator, etc. It gets exhausting sometimes. There are some days I just want to curl up under a blanket and not come out.
Hopefully your second batch of waffles came out better this morning! I know a successful recipe always gives me that little boost I need to keep going. <3
Thanks, Sarah 🙂 It’s good to know I’m not alone, and I think you’re totally right about it being an entrepreneur thing.
I have my eye on that Nars stuff tooooo! Have you tried it before?
I haven’t! But I’ve heard nothing but good things from everyone who’s used it so I’m assuming it’s a winner.
Oh, Amanda. You make me want to pull out my waffle maker. Yeah, I think that’s what I’ll do for dinner. Haha, You never fail to inspire me.
Breakfast for dinner! I LOVE IT!!
LOL! I referenced that exact line just the other day when my boyfriend and I were talking about waffles – I did the whole scene in the Donkey voice – he’s russian, so has only ever seen Shrek dubbed in Russian, and he just looked at me baffled like “what the F are you on about?!” haha!
I watched it in Polish once! Seriously hilarious to hear some of the dialogue in a different language.
You seriously have the prettiest planner in the world! And I relate to the blahs a bit lately. I’ve made some goals to help me get out the funk, though. I find that having a semi-concrete thing (or five) to work toward makes me feel grounded. It’s not a good thing for me to spend too much time in my own head.
And nooo judgement on ice cream for lunch. It’s been my dinner on more than a few occasions.
Thanks lady! It’s the ECLP addiction 😆 And I hope you unfunkify soon! Working towards something is always helpful.
Thank you for the heads up on the VIB sale!! Setting a reminder for sure 🙂
I really do think this time of year kind of throws everyone off! I hate waking up and coming home in the dark from work every day…its hard to get use to!
I’ve been dealing with this weird cold that is clogging my ears for like 2 weeks now, so I get the funky feeling…or maybe I just want to play that funky music 🙂
I’ve been feelin’ pretty blah lately too – I think it’s in the air. Hope you’re feelin’ better <3 also pretty jealous of your ice cream for lunch tbh especially because that's the best everrrrr
Hope you feel better too, Leah <3
That waffle looks so carbalicious! My beauty wants list grows daily. I’ve heard that the Loreal Pure Clay Mask in Charcoal Detox is a dupe for the Glam Glow one. I love it, but I’ve never tried the Glam Glow one. Can’t wait to see what you pick up!
Ooo I haven’t heard that! But seeing how crazy pricey Glam Glow is, I’d love for it to be true!
October was such a funky month for me. I’m blaming being sick with a sinus infection for the majority of it. Fingers crossed that November is less funky. But the darkness can totally leave right now!
Aww man. Hope November is better for you, Angela!
Girlllll your planner is so dang pretty. The only prettiness to mine is the highlighters lol
And SHREK! Of course 😉 Speaking of Shrek, have you heard Pentatonix’s cover of Hallelujah? GORG.
I was working on a new waffle recipe too, but the dang thing kept killing my end product! I gave up for this week but Im going to try to tackle it again next week 🙂
I haven’t! But obviously I had to go check it out as soon as you mentioned it, and omg… serious gorgeousness!
I totally know what you mean about feeling funky; usually I just take time off and go for a walk, pray, read, and just go slower. 🙂 I love to bake and cook too just for fun if I don’t have any direction for a day. <3 And Ice Cream for lunch sounds good to me!
Slowing down a little always seems to help me too. And ice cream 🙂 Happy Thursday, Emily!
Surprisingly this year I didn’t make rouge status. I’ve been cutting back on my makeup spending a lot. So yes the VIB people start later. The 11th I think.
I’m planning to get the Nars Radiant concealer as well, I’ve heard amazing things.
I’m pretty sure I won’t make it next year… unless I go really crazy at the sale 😆
Writing down my planning and goals definitely helps me want to get them done. I can’t do any sort of electronic/computer planner or lists. I need to see that permanency and cross throughs!
Oh man. Crossing things out is seriously one of the most satisfying feelings!
I run in the mornings and the lack of sunrise makes me sad…hopefully that will change next week!! Daylight savings might help your sadness… I have surely felt like eating ice cream a lot lately 🙂 I need to find a couple options that are dairy-free so I don’t COMPLETELY regret that decision!! I could go for some waffles…first, I need to get a waffle maker 🙂 Happy Thursday!
Have you tried the cashew milk frozen dessert from So Delicious? The salted caramel flavour is INSANE.
Shrek! My mom and I say that line a lot, exactly like Donkey.
I’m not really blah right now, but the really dark mornings make is tough to get up and moving. I had to scrape myself out of bed one morning this week, and then yesterday I was moving quite slow through breakfast. I’m very happy to see the sun, but don’t see it right now driving to work :-/
Woohoo! It’s one of my favourite movies 😀 And YES to the dark mornings. I lag so bad in the morning because it still feels like 6am when it’s actually 9. Hopefully the time change will help it!
I am with you with the “blah” feeling. Honestly, I think November is the worst month of the year and I find that you just need to push through. I am also with you on planner for life!An electronic planner somehow feels less real…
It’s kind of comforting to know it’s not just me, but I do hope you feel better, Jessica!
So you’re still sticking with that Sephora VIB story to cover up your kinkiness. I see you’ve even had fliers made up. The levels you will go to cover up your deception is astounding. 🙂
I love the planner. You already knew that though.
Also, I always think if I leave the mask on longer, it will work better. Meanwhile, we’re probably ruining the top layer of our skin. Ha!
Sending you ice cream for lunch.
😆 Shh. You promised you wouldn’t say! And I’m pretty sure the whole “too much of a good thing” applies to skin. Mine is super sensitive, so I should probably be more careful. Oops.
You are not alone! I always forget about my face masks until I go to scratch my face and I’m like “why is there white shit on my hand?” …oh, crap. LOL
wow your planner is awesome! I can see why you have so much fun with it!. Hope you feel better soon. It’s for sure that time of year, though.
Thanks lady! It’s like a mini scrapbook for me since I could never really wrap my head around legit scrapbooking.
Hope you start feeling less funky!
That ice cream and those waffles look so good (probably because my stomach is growling while I make breakfast)! 😉
I hope the funk leaves you soon! I am also a fan of writing things in a planner I just cannot do an electronic one. Nope!
I also love having something to look back on through the years 🙂 Like a mini scrapbook.
Those waffles look amazing! I could totally go for that right now! Thanks for hosting!
Oh no hope your are feeling better. This is the time of year where everyone gets sick! And don’t worry I would never judge for having ice cream for lunch, I mean, who hasn’t eaten it for lunch at least once!?
Absolutely no judging with ice cream for lunch! When the craving strikes, gotta give in. I love writing things down and organizing my schedule. It’s so cathartic.
It seriously is. I take a bit of time on Sunday and Wednesday to plan ahead, and it’s seriously such a relaxing thing.
Hope you get out of your little funk soon. The time of the month and the weather definitely affect my mood. And I am loving your planner! I can’t do electronic either, something about writing everything down and making it look pretty really does motivate you and help you get them accomplished. Happy Thursday!
Why won’t it let me link?! It’s driving me crazy. Boo hoo.
I can’t use electronic planners either. I don’t remember anything unless I write it down! And I feel you on the blues. Mine are post race blues though. But it’s real!
Sorry Rachel! Sometimes it randomly puts people into moderation for reasons I can’t figure out, but I’m always going through and making sure no one is stuck.
I can completely relate as I’ve felt funky as well. I don’t have a reason for it…I just do. It’s kind of nice to hear I’m not the only one. I do hope you feel better Amanda. Those waffles look great. I’ve been craving pumpkin waffles lately!
Definitely nice to know I’m not the only one with the funk, but I hope you feel better soon too, Hollie!
Oh no I hope the next waffles come out! I was just messing with my planner last night and it does sort of help the motivation, or for me also the focus which is really what I need. Now I want a planner for next year already. I do think the funk will pass, and ice cream for lunch is not a bad way to handle it, I’ve been on an ice cream kick too!
I actually grabbed one that’s for next year and the remainder of this year, so it’s nice to be permanently settled already. I honestly have no idea how I’d get by without it.
SHREK! I reference that movie often (Let’s Do that AH-GAIN!) and no one ever knows what I am talking about.
I’m pretty sure I can recite that movie line by line. It’s one of my favourites!
There’s nothing wrong with ice cream for lunch! I’ve definitely been there.
i really neto pick a new plnner already especially since lately I am looking to write things down for 2017! my eye has been wandering away from erin condren though and I don’t know if it will be the right decision.
Man, it’s been a loooong time since I’ve had waffles. I just haven’t had the time to make them, but I was thinking about them just the other day. Chocolate waffles, of course.
I would never judge. I’ve been known to do that — except only when it’s hot. I don’t like cold things when it’s cold!
I can’t really remember the last time I had waffles either, but I’m currently dealing with a broken oven so I need to use other things to make recipes 😆
Oh no! A food blogger should never have a broken oven.
Do you have a toaster oven? Crockpot? I’ve yet to attempt a dessert in a crockpot . . .
I do have a toaster oven, but I worry that it would bake slightly differently than an oven so my times would be off 😕