Thursday, 26 June 2025

I Don't Like This Feeling

My dear readers you know me for the upbeat, pocketfull of joy gal that I am. But yes, even I can feel out of sorts and dare I say it a bit down in the dumps. As you know the Mr and I have been keen to move to Norfolk for some time. The universe has conspired against us. I'm feeling thwarted and I don't much care for it.
I'm reading a DH Lawrence compilation at the moment and this quote from The Captain's Doll struck a chord with me.
"The future! The future! The future is used up everyday. The future to me is like a big tangle of black thread. Every morning you begin to untangle one loose end-and that's your day. And every evening you break off and throw away what you've untangled and the heap is so much less: just one thread less, one day less. That's all the future matters to me".
Apologies for the glumness, it will pass.
On a happy note I'm pleased to welcome another follower who has kindly pressed the follow button. Welcome Celine.
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10 comments:

  1. Polyester Princess26 June 2025 at 19:21

    Being a bit down in the dumps myself, that DH Lawrence quote is a real eye opener! xxx

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    1. Shrimpton and Perfect26 June 2025 at 23:31

      Sorry you're feeling a bit down in the dumps too. I know it will pass for both of us.

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  2. TheCrankyCrow27 June 2025 at 01:12

    So very sorry that your search for your new home has been so dismally disappointing my friend. I've been wondering where things were at with that but assumed, given the "no news" posture, that it wasn't good. I will continue to send up good thoughts and wishes...and hope the stars finally start to align. I do love the D.H. Lawrence quote. Unfortunately, it is all too fitting all too often..

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    1. Shrimpton and Perfect28 June 2025 at 17:58

      Thank you my friend, it's good to know we have each other's corner. D H Lawrence is DEEP. But I'm getting my head around him again.

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  3. Sue27 June 2025 at 13:55

    The glumness always passes, you are too much of a joyous person for it to be able to stick for long.

    At least you know where you want to move to, Alan has an urge to up sticks, only neither of us has an idea what will come next or where it will be. Me ... I'm happy here in my little domain, but Alan now realises the error of his ways in his big house.

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  4. Lowcarb team member27 June 2025 at 23:13

    The image you've shared is a beautiful one.
    Sending positive vibes to you and hoping your glumness soon passes ... perhaps it has lifted already?

    All the best Jan

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    1. Shrimpton and Perfect28 June 2025 at 17:55

      Thanks Jan. The image is of Mundesley beach, which would be about a 15 minute drive for us if we move to our chosen spot. Yes, the glumness has flitted away as quickly as it descended.

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    2. Lowcarb team member29 June 2025 at 18:57

      Mundesley Beach looks lovely. Keeping fingers, toes and everything crossed for your hoped for move to your chosen spot.

      All the best Jan

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    3. Shrimpton and Perfect30 June 2025 at 12:02

      That's very kind of you Jan, thank you.

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