Jaw Dropping
March 5, 2013 | Filed under: Stuff
Gorgeousness…
Alpha Man dragged my sorry, whiny tush out yesterday for a drive around Lake Tahoe. I really was a sorry, whiny tush before we started.
Kinda hard to hold onto my sorry whine when the scenery looks like this, you know? But I gave it my best effort…
And to be honest, it also required a McDonald’s hot fudge sundae. But then I was fixed right up. What do you do to improve a bad mood?
Posted by Jill @ 4:30 am | Make a Comment
robin says:
Read one of your books!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 4:56 amCris says:
I kick a couple of things (in a controlled setting, of course– I do Krav Maga
), have some chocolate, and curl up with a book. And if the weather’s nice, go out for a walk.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 5:07 amOlivia H says:
Walk around DSW shoe store and try on beautiful shoes that I shouldn’t buy. Call my Mom. Read.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 5:16 amDiane Engelhardt says:
Hike! …and eat chocolate!!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 5:39 amFrancesca says:
That view is awesome!!!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 5:54 amTwo things improve my bad moods: I go for a run (or gym) or I bury myself in the couch with a chocolate or a tea, a book (more often than not, yours), a blanket and the arms of my love wrapped around me.
Patoct says:
One word – majestic.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 6:11 amAnnette Broadrick says:
What do I do with a bad mood?
I divorced him.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 6:31 amJuhi says:
eat food mainly chocolate ! :p listen and sing songs and read a book! :p
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 7:00 amRebecca Tanner says:
Music–I have a wide variety and I can usually find something that will change the mood I’m in.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 7:03 amdrey says:
lol @ Annette!!
I like to listen to music, eat (anything) chocolate, and curl up with a book and a martini… Not that I ever get a martini here @ home, and I look all funny curled up with a book at the bar!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 7:04 amPaula Gardner says:
I pick up a good book, like one of yours!!!LOL! Do I know how to suck up or what?
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 7:09 amteresa c. says:
First of all I really try to stay away from other people if I can(because if I cant stand myself..how can anyone else)and then I go for a walk…fresh air always seems to fix it..Thank God..and ice Cream helps too..have a great day
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 7:13 amChristina says:
Read alone in a quite room!!!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 7:16 amRosemarie N says:
Very beautiful view. I grew up in So. Calif. but I never been to Lake Tahoe. Far as I got up north is San Francisco. Next time I go visit Ca, I’ll try to get up there. But it’s going to be hard when I’m moving from Tx to Fl soon.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 7:20 amBailey Stewart says:
LOL @ Annette! Bad mood … chocolate, Shalvis romance or a nap. Not always in that order. If those are not viable options … then talking with co-workers and having a laugh.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 7:24 amNancy says:
Sneak a peak at your lovely man pics, always a breathtakingly lovely distraction, cook up a storm – stuff I like, read, shop, go outside and pick strawberries, check out Facebook – see if someone else’s life is a bit more dour, think if the poem “Desiderata.” The pictures are beautiful, thanks for sharing!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 7:31 amLes says:
Watch a romatic comedy! Sweet Home Alabama usually does the trick!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 7:37 amLinda Scarchuk says:
Pour myself into a good book for escape and tell every one that I am dangerous to be around. Then I talk to my daughter. When I am sad she says crazy things to make me laugh like “Mom, I am putting jelly beans up my nose now, what did you used to tell me. Don’t put anything in your ears or nose except your elbow” Of course she gets me to laugh and then says, “My work her is done”. She is such a smart ass…she is 31 and lives 3 hours away…I so miss her!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 7:43 amkaren says:
Beautiful!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 7:44 amMichelle says:
LOL@Annette – I did that too!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 7:46 amFor me, music is a big life saver. I can just go put on some headphones or semi loud music and just get lost in it until I feel better. Another fix, is to just go and read to get away.
Vicki P says:
A walk in the elusive sunshine and chocolate work for me!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 7:53 amConnie N. says:
Drive around that same Lake! When we first moved out here we used to drive around the whole Lake every single Sunday. It never gets old. I still have to pinch myself when I see it – so lucky to live here.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 7:57 amD says:
Pour myself a glass of wine and take a long bubble bath!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 8:01 amKarla says:
LOVE McD’s hot fudge sundaes!!! And how can you not love Alpha Man when he does something so sweet for you?! LOL What do I do to improve a bad mood? Me? Bad mood? I try not to go there!!!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 8:07 amGwen R. says:
Take my dogs for a walk, read, watch a movie, sleep…
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 8:24 amNikki H says:
Dr. Pepper
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 8:24 amCandice says:
Eat something chocolate, then I’m usually up for anything. Grouchy mood subsided…until I crash after the sugar high.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 8:32 amAshley M says:
God these pictures are gorgeous! I would love to live where you are, to walk outside and see all the glory of Gods creation. When I’m down, I turn off my phone, computer, and t.v.; grab my dog and a good book and ignore the rest of the world. It isn’t too long after that my world rights itself.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 8:33 amKathleen O says:
Oh to be able to see views like this… I am still looking at all the White stuff hanging around…
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 9:19 amTexas Book Lover says:
Eat dark chocolate and read. Works every time…well most of the time.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 9:23 amSusan says:
Curl up with a bowl of Butterfinger ice cream and either a book or a good movie.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 9:23 amDeb says:
Well, I have to say a trip around Lake Tahoe and a McD’s hot fudge sundae would definitely do the trick! Sadly, no Lake Tahoe this far south in Cali and I’m not allowed sundaes at the moment. Shopping always makes me feel better. Until the guilt sets in for spending too much money. Books are always good, as well!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 9:25 amÄndy says:
I kinda hate you for that view. Which means I’m freakishly jealous.
… when I’m in a bad mood, bitching to a girlfriend, books and movies/TV-shows help me. And chocolate … and baking. Preferably with chocolate. When it gets really bad, I just go outside to the fields by the river and start singing. Like, really really loudly. It never started raining out of the blue – yet – so I guess I’m actually not that bad of a singer… ^^
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 9:31 amCarrie E. says:
I listen to Abba or read a good book.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 9:35 amSilvia A says:
I cook, by preference cakes
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 9:37 amSusan Bruns says:
With snow falling at an alarming rate, looking at these pics helps. Thanks, Jill.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 9:46 amDana Buck says:
I usually read one of your books or I try to make my son laugh. He has the best laugh. Its one of those that makes anyone who hears it laugh, too.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 9:51 amKathy says:
CHOCOLATE!!!!!!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 10:08 ammarie says:
CHOCOLATE OF COURSE, IT SOLVES EVERYTHING. THEN I READ OR PRAY EVERYONE WHO PISSED ME OFF IS GONE AND TAKE A NAP.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 10:11 amDonna M says:
What do I do in a bad mood? Take a walk, read, drive over to the coast if possible, bake usually it doesn’t last long.
Your pictures of the lake are beautiful. Makes me want to go there! Thanks.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 10:50 amMelanie says:
If I’m mad at my husband, I clean,lol. If it’s just a bad mood day, reading, ice cream or shopping usually do the trick. Even just window shopping, it relaxes me.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 11:25 amThe lake photos are breath taking!
Doreen B says:
I love Mickey D’s Hot fudge sundaes. My hubby kids and I were drive there after dinner some nights just for one
What do I do in a mood mood…usually go sit outside with a good book
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 11:25 amMary W says:
That is definitely different scenery than I get to see here in the city!
When I’m in a bad mood, I will reread a book, or part of a book, that I really love. Also, candy helps!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 11:38 amMaggie says:
Beautiful place to live. All that fresh air. We don’t have fresh air in Texas. Really envy your home. Exercise is always good to change the mood and of course chocolate!!!!!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 12:19 pmchelleyreads says:
simply beautiful.
if i’m in a bad mood i take a nap. or watch a tv show that makes me laugh (usually HIMYM or Modern Family)
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 12:20 pmDeanna says:
I ride my scooter, Francesca, around Big Bear Lake. Unfortunately, it’s not so fun in the winter… so I grab my lovey (he’s 7 and in first grade) and hug hard on him; that usually does the trick.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 12:38 pmMichelle M says:
Oh, those McDonald’s hot fudge sundaes are my go-to for a bad moods too! Aren’t they amazing AND cheap?
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 12:40 pmLee-Ellen says:
I guess that gorgeous view is worth putting up with all that snow????? I don’t know. We moved from Massachusetts to Florida to avoid it!!
Thinking about all the snowstorms and that I don’t have to deal with them puts me in a good mood!!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 1:10 pmJessie U says:
In a word: Guinness.
In two words: More Guinness.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 2:14 pmAudri Cox says:
I escape to Lucky Harbour or Virgin River…….My beloved hubby knows if I am snuggled into my chair with the kindle or a real book and my only responce to his attempts at conversation are grunts and grumbles he best leave me alone!!! Smart man!!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 2:32 pmBrenda says:
Chocoalte and / or a bubble bath
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 3:15 pmJana says:
Improve one of MY really bad moods?
Weellll…it usually involves a few minutes of visualizing the most hated man in the world (my boss) staked to a fire ant hill. Then I smile, chuckle and go drink a beer.
NEVER EVER piss off a redhead, especially if she’s a McMahon by birth….you will begin to wonder why she’ll give you that scary slow smile and chuckles before telling you “Sure thing, I’ll get right on it…after I track down where that noise is coming from.” “Noise? What noise?” “What? You mean you don’t hear it? Oh this isn’t good.” (as you go wandering off looking worried) Trust me gals…that’ll leave your boss SOOO paranoid for the rest of the day that they leave you alone.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 3:17 pmKim Akers says:
When I’m in a bad mood, I try to stay away from everyone lest I inflict my wrath upon someone who doesn’t deserve it. But I gotta say, if my hubby dragged my whiny butt to such a gorgeous place (and fed me a hot fudge sundae), I would cheer right up! What a sweetie you’ve got!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 3:29 pmMarcy says:
Those pics are gorgeous!
For a bad mood I read a book or play computer games.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 3:56 pmBecca says:
LOL Annette – that’s one way I cheered up, too!!!
I read, call my BFF’s – hoping they are in a better mood than me….and will automatically cheer me up. If that doesn’t work…I bake….then unfortunately – I generally eat it…all…
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 4:35 pmSometimes I revisit Jill’s site to check out the eye candy…
Quilt Lady says:
Hmmm a brownie earthquake from Dairy Queen would be very good right now and would put me in a better mood. Books, walk, chocolate and ice cream always helps.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 6:13 pmGlittergirl says:
I look down at my pretty, sparkly, glittery hands
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 6:24 pmI just got new gel polish on my nails and they look like pink and green Easter eggs, the green ones have shamrocks on them for St. Patrick’s Day. Then I have rings on all my fingers, half of them with sparkly stones in them, the other half are sterling silver. Then on my right wrist (I’m left handed) I have my watch, my Italian Charm diabetic ID bracelet and two rhinestone bracelets. I call all this my anti-depression devices as meds don’t work for me
ev says:
Shoe shop.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 6:36 pmKelly S. says:
whine, read a good book, eat stuff that has no health value but makes me feel better, occasionally shopping helps, I’m still holding out on whether exercising helps or not – I lean towards not – and sleep.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 7:46 pmCarol O. says:
A cup of tea, shortbread cookies and a good book!!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 8:18 pmajdean says:
a cuddle from my animal babies and a good book
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 8:42 pmMelissa Hilles says:
Yoga, run, basically exercise
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 9:18 pmJan Mintz says:
Read a book!
Posted on March 6th, 2013 at 8:14 amMona K says:
Read a good book and chocolate does the trick..but lately I have been taking Zumba which does wonders when I’m stressed.
Posted on March 9th, 2013 at 10:14 am