Wednesday, October 06, 2010

Can I Go To The Overlook Now?

I'm in a funk. I feel like running away to a place no one would want to venture to just to be alone with my thoughts, a place where maybe I could be the puppet master for awhile rather than feel the pull of these strings.

I don't need to pretend to write a novel or talk to the dead, but I need to feel I have a handle on things and right now I'm far from that mindset. When something trivial such as overdue library books begins to stress you out, its a warning sign.

Okay, it not really about library books. I have a lump where a woman doesn't want to find one, in October of all months. October, when I should be enjoying family celebrations and the coming of my favorite season. Its probably only a cyst, but do you know what's so crazy mental of me? I'm more worried about co-pays than about achieving peace of mind. 

Why can I be foolishly frugal, especially when it comes to spending money for my needs? Its not that we can't afford the co-pay right now, DH is working and for the time being we have health insurance. As much as I fear the big C, I really don't think this lump is it. I feel like I'd be wasting money only to find out its just a cyst. That's completely warped of me I know.

I just don't feel like being normal right now. I actually would prefer to live a homeschooling socialization myth. Can we shut ourselves out from the world with enough food and books to last the winter? The Overlook is inviting me.

I can feel change arriving as the geese leave over my head, and I want to take a moment to figure out where should I be redirecting my focus. Life's distractions are preventing me from this task.

7 comments:

Stormmie aka Kim said...

I'm sorry you're feeling blah right now. The Overlook sounds tempting. Wonder if they need a caretaker this year? Take care of yourself + go get that cyst checked out. *hug*

Kelly M said...

Dawn don't be silly, get that cyst checked because you will be more in a funk if you put it off and find out later that its something serious. You should never put off your health even if you think it's nothing, your not a doctor so for your family, go to the doctor.

Terri D'Orsaneo said...

I agree, Dawn. You have to have it checked, then you can continue on to the holidays and enjoy family and friends. Believe me, though, when I tell you I have been where you are, and it's not a fun place to be. Please get it checked and put it behind you. Hugs.

MommyKore the Expat said...

I'm with everyone else here, Dawn. Please get it checked out. ((hugs))

Debbi :) said...

{{{hugs}}} I'm sorry about your funk and stress. :o( Please do have the lump checked out. I would more than likely be in the same mindset as you in thinking it's just a cyst. We tend to wait things out here in our home rather than have extra medical bills.

If you head to The Overlook take me with! :o)

Stef :) said...

Dawn, I will pray for you as you walk through this funk! I have been there. ((((hugs))))

Nora inS.W.Missouri said...

praying for you on the lump (praying that you get it checked out) praying also for the funk you say you are in. I am also kind of in one. Trying to get out of it. I see the light and then bam, right back down. Probably just tired. praying that you get some rest,and that tomorrow looks better for you.