I'm baaaack. I don't know if you missed me or not, but I'm so glad to finally be writing another blog post!
Last weekend, I went to a district Key Club convention for Illinois/Eastern Iowa that was held in Chicago. We listened to a keynote speaker, attended workshops, and elected next year's district board. We were dressed up in professional clothes all weekend, attending catered banquets and meetings. I loved it! I truly think Key Club is an amazing organization, and I love doing service, so it was amazing to see hundreds of high school students coming together to help others. It was so inspiring!
Next weekend, I'll be road-tripping up to Chicago with my family for a few days of shopping. I'll also be visiting my best friend from my childhood who is now going to college in the city! It's my dad's 50th birthday this Wednesday, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD. I love you!
Now, you may be wondering why I included that quote at the beginning of the post. I feel like it really describes what I'm going through right now.
Lately, I've become completely disconnected from my friends. Yes, these are the friends I've had since kindergarten. They all have boyfriends except me, which has been happening for two years now, but lately they have barely been talking to me. They don't ask me to hang out anymore. I don't really know what to do.
I also feel disconnected from myself. Maybe it's just because I've been stressed and I lost touch with my friends, but I'm never really happy anymore. My dad even noticed! One morning, he approached me with a concerned look and said, "Shelby... are you okay? You know you can talk to me about anything. You seem really distant lately." Have any of you ever really felt that way? I'm just in a bad mood most of the time, and my self confidence is pretty much shot. Any advice?
Hello!! I filled out your forms a couple days ago..I would love to do a giveaway. By the way, I was also in Key Club and went to conventions when I was in high school. A great experience!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. High School is a small part of your life in the grand scheme of things..Trust me things only get better! Just do you and don't worry about anyone else! ;)
as much as it sucks, you and your friends all change during that time. i'm in college now and i've gone through some different friends during my time here. it does suck, but i will tell you that you'll find the people that fit with you well. i was really stressed/sad/disconntected/lost for awhile but i feel much more in a group now. you can always email me if you want to talk about it. :) (im serious!)
ReplyDeleteBeen there many times...then I get in a bad mood because I am always in a bad mood. You really just go through those times but what helps me is praying to God help me and change my attitude and just do something that is fun. Even if there is a lot going on....go walk, watch the movie, craft or whatever and create fun.
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I also wanted to add that as you grow older and you start meeting new people you tend to form friendships based on common things and interests and not because you happen to live close or go to the same school.
DeleteI think what you're feeling happens a lot when big stuff is gonna happen. You're gonna graduate high school soon, right? It's kind of a subconscious thing of maybe not 100% knowing what your future holds. At least, that happened to me. Maybe try listing what you want to do and what you're planning to do to achieve it. That sounds kinda cliche, but sometimes it works :) If nothing else, just take a day to yourself to read or see a movie and grab some coffee. Reset days are always fun :)
ReplyDeleteI've been through that, a few times. Each time the funk/depression has lasted several months, off an on up to a year. You just keep moving forward. Sometimes it's stress, or hormones, or exhaustion....but as long as you have the touchstone of people who love you, you're not in danger of losing yourself. Just make sure that, whatever else is going on in life, you're doing something every week that's just for you- something you enjoy, something where you can focus 100% on ONE thing, something that makes you feel refreshed. And if you don't know what does that, then it's time to try new hobbies and adventures. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteGlad to have you back!
ReplyDeleteAnd I can completely relate to how you are feeling. Sometimes I feel sad or bored and sometimes I feel like there is nothing to bring me out of those moods. But then I start thinking about how blessed I am, I am healthy, I have family and friends who love me and I am alive. So why am I wasting my time being unhappy? When I can turn that frown upside down and live my life to the fullest? That's what happens to me, I try to see the good things in life and that tends to change my mood. That or doing something I love, like running.
Hope this helps!
XOXO, Jessica from Girl Booklet
Busy Busy Busy is for sure. :) I had a busy month in Feb. and have a trip to Boston in April. It's nice to have a (semi) calm month between. Haha.
ReplyDeleteMake sure to come by and checkout the post I just did about a Pin Up Class I attended and the corresponding giveaway: Bombshell Basics DVD, hair embellishment, Honeymoon Red nail polish and Rock a Fella lipstick. http://msmorgansrealitycheck.blogspot.com/2013/03/bettina-may-pin-up-class.html