See the tears?

[bunchofgrapes]

Ever had one of those days when you just felt like crying? You know, one of those times where something triggers the sadness and you just go on a crying jag for all of humanity? Well, that happened to me this evening. An all-out tear-fest for a good five minutes. The trigger? American Idol eliminating a singer that was on her third try to go through. And all of a sudden, the floodgates opened. It was good though. I needed it. I needed to unload a lot of stress, quite a bit of sadness, some loneliness, and a hint of anger. I'm over it now and I've moved on. But what did I get out of it--besides a good nose blowing and the realization that I definitely need some time off? My kitty, Harry, jumping onto my lap and giving me the paw of comfort. And then he tried to lick the empty food plate but that's beside the point.

My knee, which felt like amputation was in order last night, feels much better today. It's still a little dicey going up and down the stairs but at least I can bend it now. RICE works!

I love snowboarding halfpipe. Japanese dude does a face plant. That'll knock some chicklets loose. Shaun White is phenomenal. That last run was just...sick. And Bud Keene, Shaun White's coach who I believe did in fact utter the fuck word on national television while NBC had the mike on, is quite hot. And he's my age. Score!

I stayed up long enough to watch Ovechkin score two goals in Russia's drudging of Latvia last night. There are five players on the Russian team who either play for or played for the Capitals. And they wear red.

And to my BFF, that subject line is for you!

Comments

[cincoflex.livejournal.com]

Is it weird to say I understand exactly how you felt, and I know how a good cry can really clear out the clogged emotions? It's like your own personal flushing system that puts you in an emotional reset. I don't cry often myself, but I know how cathartic it can be. (and yes, it can be triggered by the damnedest things.)

Hugs to you, woman.

[(Anonymous)]

I think this sister thing might be showing again with us. I am so like you when it comes to tears. Maybe worse. I am an emotional crier. Sometimes it makes me mad because the tears can come pretty easy, but other times, I really need the cry and anything can set it off. It will usually bring a dog running to provide comfort. Don't you just love when the animals do that, even if it's also an opportunity to see if there is any food available. LOL. Hope you feel better now.

The Olympics were awesome last night. The downhill skiing provided some huge falls. Amazing that they could get up and walk away from them. Shawn White rocks. I love watching the halfpipe. Skating tonight. I'll be holding my breath the entire night.

N.

[snowydragon1776.livejournal.com]

I completely understand just needing to cry and I can sympathize with the emotions you needed to let out...been needing to let a mix of something very similar out.

Glad to hear hte knee is doing better.

Shaun White is the boom!

[unwrittenkitten.livejournal.com]

Two things come to mind.

Everybody Loves Raymond: Have you seen that episode? Where Deborah just needs a good cry, and Ray just can't figure it out. I LOVE that episode. SO true.

And Dane Cook. His stand up bit about a good cry. That is so me!

Yes.. I do think it's necessary. And kitty fur makes the best comforter. Bonus points if the kitty is purring when you bury your face in their fur. I call it 'Fuzz Therapy'.

Glad you feel better now. It sucks when it happens. But it feels so great when it's over.

[insanityonline1.livejournal.com]

I have to be honest - crying is sometimes a really good thing to do. Sometimes I tell mum "I am about to cry and I have no idea why" and she goes "Just go ahead" and she hugs me and it works quite well. Let's a lot of stress go :D

Glad your knee is feeling better :D