Slumps

Even the greatest people go through slumps. Kobe Bryant recently went through a slump in the 3rd quarter in the Nuggests game. Vladdy went through a hitting slump this year. Jose Calderon only missed 3 free throws last year and this year, he's going through a free throw slump. The word "slump," defined by answers.com (first thing that popped up), means an extended period of poor performance. Not just in sports, but slumps happen across all segments in life; it's just that sports is the first thing I think about whenever I think about the word "slump."

So to be honest, I feel like I'm going through a slump. I haven't taught for about 3 weeks now and there has been a lot of "down" time. Lately, I've been sleeping 12 hours nights and waking up without a purpose to my day. I sit around in my room, thinking about what to do or writing a list of things to do. I DO have things to do, but I choose not to do them. On the back of my mind, I am bogged down with negative thoughts. Too much free time = too much thinking.

This morning, I took a hike with a friend. The combination of nature, fresh air, a view above LA, and great company somewhwat cleared my mind. Though in the back of my mind, I still had worries, it was small. It simply felt good...

When I got home, I took a nap and when I woke up, it was back to that same feeling of no purpose, no motivation, no drive to do anything. Shit, here we go again. I literally sat and map of my current state of mind on a piece of pink paper. Looking at my circle map that I created, I felt a little better. The icing of the cake is writing on this blog.

Even the greatest people go through slumps. Kobe is still the best player in the world. Vlad and the Angels finally came out of the Red Sox slump. Calderon better earn me better fantasy points. In the end, everything will work out. Everything happens for a reason and this slump is simply a slump.

Alright, time to bounce for dinner. Even since high school, I always drive by this resturant on SG Blvd. but never considered going into it, until tonight. Tonight will be that night. New restaurant; new experience. Peace.