Nothing serious - but it finally hit me why. I ALWAYS get a little blue this time of year - back to school. I was one of those nerd children who LOVED school - so much so that I could not wait to get back to books! And this time of year always involved shopping for school supplies. Is there anything like the smell of a brand new box of crayons? Or the feel of a completely untouched notebook, just waiting to be filled with notes and drawings? Or how about the nervous excitement of the first day of school - will I like my teachers? Will they like me? Will someone sit with me at lunch?
It is true that I could go and buy school supplies (and I have purchased these things to donate to children who need them - even if it's not really the same), but if I'm honest that is not what I really miss. I miss the education environment - the chance to excel - to take it to the next level. If I could AFFORD it - I would stay in school for the rest of my life.
But alas, that is not feasible - especially financially. And the toll on my health and stamina would be huge. So, I'll be blue for a few days, and then I will get past it.
The good news in all of this - I haven't started eating just because I'm a little down. I recognize and acknowledge the issue - but I am not falling back into old habits. Maybe I AM still learning...
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