h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Just have run out of the fun. I don't think it's medical this time.

Just too much energy being poured, and it feels wasted. Is it worth the effort? Does it matter that we still exist here? That some of us try so hard, and put so many hours in, and care, and feel that so many of the discussions are confrontational, putting wedges in. Or actually not trying to be, but so many of us are so tired, and so worried about the site and it's future that we take just about any comment as criticism, or aggression, or acidic teasing, when it's actually not? I know I tend to over-interpret just anything these days.

I don't know.

I feel bad for not writing entries. But I'm not a writer, and it doesn't really feel like something I want to do.

I feel bad for not actually browsing entries very often. I wish I had a hundred hours a day and the energy and the power to bring to life all the ideas we had a year ago. But right now, I think if I tried, I'd just get complains that the work is wrong, incorrectly done, the wrong colour, smell and not enough quirky.

Maybe I should just stay away for a few days.

Sounds to me you are very tired and over sensitive. I must be lucky but I never come across anything unpleasant on h2g2.

Maybe a rest is in order. Please know you are very much appreciated.



Websailor

Thanks. I am very tired, it's true.
And I'm so happy you haven't come across any sad places here.

I really, really, understand.

Sometimes, taking a break is very important. If we can't cope without you, then we need to have more volunteers.

We need more volunteer contributions as it is. There are entries being published at a lovely rate, but lots of hopes and ideas we had a year ago that would be so lovely to make happen. Big plans and hopes that we had in the Magrathea workshop, but we haven't had the time or energy or hands to do.

Maybe I do take a break. If I can manage to stay away...

Don't feel sad, don't feel bad...

You volunteer your time ....

and this is appreciated by far more people who say nothing,

than those few who voice their negative opinions.

Have a rest, enjoy the rest ....

I don't think I've seen anything but support for me. And that is a very beautiful thing, that I shall remind myself about more often

But there is too much other quibbling going on. That* makes me sad.

Milla, I know exactly the feelings you are experiencing, and I have no words of wisdom. Just know that many people really appreciate you and your input, and will always be there for you.

Milla, take a day or two for yourself. We will all benefit from it

As for confrontations, fallings out, etc... They are part and parcel of h2g2, don't let them get to you.

Some just thrive on it, whereas others prefer to find lighter threads to enjoy for a while

August is a weird month in HooToo


lil xx

Not sure what, if anything, to say.

So and for now.

What Rosie said in posting 6

Do like the sundial: Only count the light hours. There are far more of those than dark ones here in the glorious land of noohootoo

Been there, done that, got the t-shirt.

Have you tried a spike mat (spikmatta) to help you relax? I bought one after one of my colleagues told me about how her husband became so relaxed that he fell asleep on it. Sure, it hurts a bit at first, but as the pain ebbs out, one becomes wonderfully warm and relaxed.

Have you slept enough?

There are some tips in this article (in Swedish):
http://www.kostradgivarna.se/2012/08/hur-ska-du-lyckas-ta-dig-genom-skarselden-och-fa-till-din-nya-livsstil/

And no icecream smiley?

Thanks all. You make me happy.
I don't sleep enough I think. Or, I know I don't.

Ti, I have a spikmatta, but I forgot about it. And it's possible I don't eat right. I don't like cooking. I turned out a decent meal last night, but I think too little protein. Mostly veg and cheese. But boy, grilled aubergine is tasty!

And now, I shall try to work some.

Perhaps we either need to send out a call for more volunteers, or put a few ideas on hold. Burn-out is no fun at all.

And I can vouch for eating better. Once I started cooking for I've actually been eating properly.

....what the said in post 12....

or get-like-a-duck....and let all the silly bad words wash over you like water...

Just stopping by to offer a .

All accepted and appreciated