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Ergh

In all fairness, you may say “ergh” is not a word, though it does, I might point out, start with “e.” Valid point. And yet don’t we all feel a little ergh now and then? Or mostly now? Anyone else? No? Just me? The ergh, as I see it, is that mounting, aimless frustration at…

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This is an echidna. It’s an egg-laying mammal (called a monotreme). It looks like it’s also feeling ergh. Taken by fir0002 | flagstaffotos.com.au Canon 20D + Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L (Own work) [GFDL 1.2 (http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/fdl-1.2.html)%5D, via Wikimedia Commons
In all fairness, you may say “ergh” is not a word, though it does, I might point out, start with “e.”

Valid point.

And yet don’t we all feel a little ergh now and then? Or mostly now? Anyone else? No? Just me?

The ergh, as I see it, is that mounting, aimless frustration at many things in many directions. I believe one of the scientific names for it is a Case of the Grumps, but I don’t want to get too technical.

I’m definitely ergh today, and I couldn’t even tell you why. It’s bright and sunny, though still cold, we’re in the midst of my favorite blogging challenge of the year (though one could say it’s pretty much my only blogging challenge of the year. I should fix that. Ergh). I had a great breakfast and my coffee is settling in.

And yet ergh.

I even did yoga this morning, and yet my chakras remain stubbornly misaligned. Well, probably not that, but you get the idea.

Maybe I can channel all of this toward a character and make her life miserable.

Ah.

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18 responses to “Ergh”

  1. Ally Bean Avatar
    Ally Bean

    My entire week has been an ergh. I hear ‘ya.

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    1. I.L. Wolf Avatar
      I.L. Wolf

      Glad to know it’s not just me!

      Though I’m sorry about your week.

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  2. doreeweller Avatar
    doreeweller

    I have those days too! The first half of yesterday was like that for me until I got my thinking in order.
    Doree Weller

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    1. I.L. Wolf Avatar
      I.L. Wolf

      Hopefully I can make a similar recovery this afternoon!

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  3. debscarey Avatar
    debscarey

    Misaligned chakras? Sounds … erm … discombobulating. I wish you rapid re-alignment 🙂

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    1. I.L. Wolf Avatar
      I.L. Wolf

      Thanks! Yes, I’m sure it’s not ideal 😉

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  4. Donna B. McNicol [@dbmcnicol] Avatar
    Donna B. McNicol [@dbmcnicol]

    Dang! You just reminded me that I’m still dallying where my yoga is concerned. Oh well, there’s always tomorrow!

    Donna B McNicol, author & traveler
    Romance & Mystery…writing my life
    A-Z Flash Fiction Tales: http://dbmcnicol.blogspot.com
    A-Z of Goldendoodles: http://ourprimeyears.blogspot.com

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    1. I.L. Wolf Avatar
      I.L. Wolf

      OOoooorrr…you could do evening yoga! That’s always nice too, and usually not too strenuous 😉

      Whichever works. With all the visits, time seems to speed up.

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  5. TheDreamGirlWrites Avatar
    TheDreamGirlWrites

    Yeah I feel ergh and sometimes even ehhh.
    Now I get why you said that Eerie is a better word.
    But ergh captures my feelings appropriately most of the time!

    Follow the adventures of Leo on my blog
    A is for Ahoy

    Cheers,
    Dream

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    1. I.L. Wolf Avatar
      I.L. Wolf

      Yep, eerie is definitely a great word! I’m hoping to feel less ergh today…we’ll see, I haven’t done the post yet!

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      1. TheDreamGirlWrites Avatar
        TheDreamGirlWrites

        Aww do something that’ll make you feel even less ergh. Or breathe in some fresh air!

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  6. calensariel Avatar
    calensariel

    “I even did yoga this morning, and yet my chakras remain stubbornly misaligned.” LOL It only gets worse the older you get. You gotta switch to Tai Chi at some point! 😉 Cute little critter, by the way!
    Calen~
    Impromptu Promptlings

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    1. I.L. Wolf Avatar
      I.L. Wolf

      Ha! Well, I’m pretty sure they have it on the site I use…maybe I should try a preview?!

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  7. SD Gates Avatar
    SD Gates

    How horrible; misaligned chakras. And this is my only blogging challenge of the year as well. It takes so much out of me, what with coming up with pithy thoughts and failing miserably!! Ergh!!!

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    1. I.L. Wolf Avatar
      I.L. Wolf

      I doubt you’re failing miserably! I’ll have to come see you, I’m so behind today!

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      1. SD Gates Avatar
        SD Gates

        I always do okay at the beginning of these challenges but around “M” I started blathering about inane, non-interesting things. Here’s to getting through an entire challenge!!!

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      2. I.L. Wolf Avatar
        I.L. Wolf

        Well, I think it’s interesting! And we can be inane together 😉

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      3. SD Gates Avatar
        SD Gates

        OK!!!

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