My Mischief, I’m feeling frustrated, overwhelmed and helpless.
Frustrated, and beating myself up because I haven’t posted. Over the last few months, especially right after Blog Paws, I’ve had these ideas flooding in for posts I’ve wanted to write. Every time I try to find the time it seems like something else whisks my time away. Snapshot Sundays should be easy, I intended it to be my favorite picture of the week somehow I can make even that complicated. I also want the posts to be “just right” so I end up not posting at all.
Overwhelmed, because our family is going through so many transitions. The week prior to Blog Paws my husband was offered a promotion. It moves us away from my family and friends in Paradise, CA (this is where I grew up). We spent 6 weeks apart which was tough by itself but I was emotionally also saying goodbye to family, friends, co-workers and my patients. Then two weeks ago I moved and started meeting new people, co-workers and patients. Everyone is so nice but I’m terrible with names which means I’m worried about being rude and makes patient visits twice as long.
Now we’re at helpless. In the midst of it all I worry about our #furkid. He doesn’t do well on his own and will be leaving behind his beloved fur buddy Teddy and Grandpa and Grandma doggie day care. We toured several facilities when I was down for a visit and I was very discouraged. Either the facilities were not up to my standards (I’m aware they are very high) or they did not offer early drop off and late pick up (I work 3 twelve hour shifts). We ended up finding, through a co-worker, a wonderful likeminded, pet enthusiastic women who would be home with him the entire time and be able to watch him when we were gone as well. Unfortunately he had an incident with one of their dogs and understandably cannot return much to all of our dismay. This behavior was unusual so I’m not sure what to think and concerned about what the move is doing to him. Finally, at our last trip to our beloved vet in Paradise we were given test results which show he may have Cushing’s disease (I’ll be posting later about this). This made finding a local vet imperative and something I needed to do quickly. Thanks to previously mentioned pet sitter I was able to receive her recommendation and we have an appointment today.
Ok so falling apart may have been a bit of an exaggeration and I realize I’m having 1st world problems but they are mine and I’ve been stressed.
I have to end with the fact there have been great highs amidst the chaos. Blog Paws was amazing, we had a fun family reunion in Oregon and I just returned from another incredible conference with Women in the Pet Industry!
Tell me a time when you were frustrated, overwhelmed and/or helpless. What did you do?
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Deep breaths and then more deep breaths. It will turn out OK. Right now you are being overwhelmed and are having trouble seeing to the end of the tunnel. Go out for ice cream. You are strong and intelligent and will figure this all out, but take one problem at a time. Puppy dog needs a vet visit first. You need the facts. Next, you need to find him a doggie daycare. After he is happy and you are comfortable with his care, then the rest of those issues won’t seem as difficult. You are worried about him–he is priority.
Deep breath, deep breath, deep breath…. heading there already!! 🙂 I’m posting the Shasta update (short one for now) in a minute… 😉
Oh boy, did you ask the magic question! Do I ever feel overwhelmed and when? Yes and all the time. Every day my life. It has hit me hard the last 3 years or so; how hectic my life is and how well I fail to cope, lol. I try very hard to blog at the same time every day, but with kids and dogs and everyone’s schedule’s dependent upon me, sometimes it doesn’t happen. I have many ideas as well. I wish I had an answer for you. I just keep on plugging along. I don’t know what else to do. Just know you are NOT alone.
It is nice to know I’m not alone! You also reminded me that kids adds an whole new aspect. Hats off to you as I love your blog!
They say the only thing you can count on in life is change and it can be stressful even if the change is something positive and something you choose for yourself. I always try to focus on the small joys when it feels like things are a little out of control in my life. Whether that’s some quiet time to do something just for myself or taking a nap with the dog. I hope you can find some of those special moments each day that bring you joy and help keep you centered as you adjust to the new changes in your life. 🙂
Just reading your comment brings a sense of calm. Small joys this week: 1. Pictures of my hubby and furry buddy backpacking. 2. Finding out how smart Shasta is coming home to a dogie game I thought I needed to show him how to use only to find out it’s empty he played and put them all back into place. 3. Meeting new friends and running into friends at the women in the pet industry conference. Thank you Elaine! 🙂
think you are dealing with issues that are common to all authors. You are a phenomenal pet parent and blogger. You may need to take a few days and relax after another conference. I would have loved to have joined you in Portland. I hope things settle down for you. It has been a busy few months. ♥
Thank you so much Melissa! I love reading your blog posts! I missed you in Portland and hope to get to see you guys again sometime soon!
I rarely feel like I cope well with all life’s roadblocks! Surely other people are much better dealing with stuff than I am… I sure appreciate a real post about real emotions. That’s what I want in a blog… not always clever, appropriate or whatever… real life stuff. Moving is hard. Are you still in magical CA? I’m in hot humid MD and we want to move but the jobs are here. LeeAnna and Cole at not afraid of color
Thank you LeeAnna, I was struggling with everything and suddenly thought…. I’m missing support from people just like me! We are still in CA but are in Hot (though dry) Central California. Oh rain come quickly!