I have been in a funk all day. To the point that I don't even want to be around myself anymore. Just this funky feeling bad about everything mood. I have things to feel bad about like some chronic pain, being housebound (I left this house 3 times in January because of bad weather), procrastinating on a deadline. Usually, I can eventually spin anything into a better perspective. So why is all this funk lingering?

I finally caved in and decided to lie on the couch and watch a movie. I rented Julie & Julia from Red Box last night and have to return it tonight. I consider watching movies during the day pointless. Watching a movie with the kids around is like writing with a kid around. It's doable, as long as I don't mind being climbed all over, having musical toys shoved in my hand, or a potty emergency at the worst possible moment. Not exactly relaxing. I need relaxing, but the wine has to wait until the kids are in bed.

But I'm forgetting that my kids are maturing. We enjoyed a snack together in front of the tv. I only had to babysit my grandchild (a 3 foot stuffed Winnie-The-Pooh) for 5 minutes before Pooh needed potty and a bath. And Julie & Julia is adorable! Julia Child had a reputation for being charming, and this movie is all about the charm. Amy Baskin and Meryl Streep are breaking through this funk cloud.

Hopefully, you are having a better day. Just in case you're not, find your nearest Red Box Movie Kiosk and enter promo code BREAKROOM for a free rental. It doesn't have to be Julie & Julia, but if you haven't seen it I highly recommend it!