Just a Simple Thursday Night

I’m still here - and I’m still writing; though, I really should be doing this a little earlier in the day - that will come with time.   For some reason, I was feeling rather dragged out today (blame it on the ballet) and could barely manage to make it to the gym, though after some (self) cajoling/prodding, I went.   I sometimes think that when I skip a day, or in this case, two, that my energy, my vitality if you will, begins to subside, to drain away, in short, to ebb.   A heavy lull begins to fall over me (like a warm blanket) and a descent into a slothful state, somewhat similar to that experienced on a cold Winter’s morning when the sun is not yet up and the warmth and safety of your bed contrives to keep you in it, takes hold of my physical being and I must forcibly rouse myself from it in order to return to a modicum of activity.    And trust me - it isn’t easy.   But!   Good News!   I went!   And of course, felt better for it - but not as energized as I would have liked.    I still had ‘things to do’ and set about doing them.   Perhaps it’s the greyness of these days - but I find myself taxed when trying to get anything done.   Years ago, I came to the conclusion that I suffered from the insurmountable SAD but did my best to ward off its effects - success has not been complete - and thus I find myself at times, struggling to keep head above water when all about appears dismal and grey - we’re talking basic gloom here (let’s not mention ‘doom’).    Still, I had set myself a few tasks today and managed to get them done - this is an achievement, believe me. Once done, I was able to relax a bit and made great strides in gathering strength for tomorrow.    I know.   This sounds as if I’m trying to put a brave face on some sort of serious depression by making (somewhat) light of it.   Truth be told?    I’m actually just more interested in trying to get something written down on this, the 4th day of the writing assignment I’ve tasked myself with.   Yes, yes, yes - it should be more interesting;  perhaps even topical - but, cliche though it be, Rome Was Not Built In A Day - and neither will this blog be!   Content will follow Context - as long as you keep reading - that is to say - as long as I keep writing.   And so ends a simple Thursday Night.    BTW - Remind me to tell you about Aesop.