So, I’m kind of not funny anymore. I mean, I was never Steve Erkel or anything like that, but I had a few good ones now and again. I’m not sure how I lost it, but, especially the last few days (weeks), I’ve been feeling decidedly unfunny.
I don’t think it’s the baby, because he’s a laugh a minute. Between him and my office mate, I should have enough poop and pee stories to keep you rolling in the aisles.
Don’t think too hard on that one.
Once, when I was shoveling snow, I accidentally buried my phone, and couldn’t find it until my mom called to say she was cold. I’ve been doing a lot of shovelling lately (in between puddle-hopping), so maybe I lost my funniness there?
When I don’t feel like myself, I get insecure. I question the worth of whatever I’m doing, whether it’s engineering work at my job, graphics and projects for church, stuff with the baby, work around the house, loving my wife, or those cussed-ly addictive CrowdSpring projects.
One way this insecurity has manifested itself is that I’ve stayed away from my blog, and, maybe worse, YOUR blog. I haven’t done much reading or writing since last Friday, and while for some this is no big deal, it is for me.
My journal tells me that this has probably been building for awhile. I need to set myself free from expectations and imagined judgement. I need to live my life, love those around me, and provide for my family. I need to spread the good news, hug some folks, and live a life worthy of the gospel.
But, I’d still like to find my funny.
Are you with me?
Have you ever felt insecure about something? And, any idea where my funny went?
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Mo. I’ve battled insecurity and feelings of inadequacy my whole life.
The one thing that has worked the most for me is to stop caring. Not completely, but to stop caring what others think. I started doing other things that fill me. And now God is using them to bless others.
Side note: I think the Keanu Reeves picture is way funny.
Yeah, he’s like my personal Stuart Smalley.
I feel insecure about every post on my Mustard Seed Year blog. Ask Mike Perkins if you don’t believe me. :)
The funny will come back when you stop thinking about it and just be yourself again. It’s like the baseball player in a slump who can’t break from it because he’s thinking about it.
So you’re saying I should try baseball jokes? :P
The Keanu Reeves and his sad matrix pigeon are funny. :)
I know what you mean, though. I’ve taken a hiatus from blogging. Reading and Writing alike. And the posts I have made, aren’t very funny. And for some reason that irks.
But I’ve been trying to let go of expectations and guilt lately. And I don’t know how that all ties in and relates to the other. But there it is.
BTW, Ten Year Old is a master at Ten Year Old jokes, if you’re in the market.
your hashtag has it covered.
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Dude, Im so insecure… about a lot of things. Consistently need to surrender my need for approval. Beats me up all the time.
Surrender to Christ is the only long term solution!
I think Pastor Matt (http://seekingpastor.wordpress.com) stole it. He’s been on fire lately.
Don’t worry dude. I don’t like you because you’re funny. (It helps) I like you because you’re awesome and you have a great heart.
I’ve been here because you make me think and you stretch me. Funny is the cherry on top. Plus it helps that you know about all those random internet memes and it makes me feel like I’m not the only internet geek.
But I know what you mean. Humor is big for me too. When I moved down to south FL, a lot of people didn’t “get” my humor. I felt unfunny for a long time. It was sucky. Then I think people just kinda warmed up to it. Now I’m the cat’s meow. Or something.
Oh man, he has been on a roll, for awhile now. I’ll go give him the business and see if he knows.
Thanks man–I think it’s because I’ve been drinking a lot of water. It makes me pee alot. I think better in the bathroom.
I think that goes for everyone.
I’ve battle insecurity and low self-esteem issues as long as I can remember. It’s terrible. Seems that I overcome it and then fall right back into it again and again.
As for where your funny went–try looking under your couch. That’s where I find a lot of stuff–change, pens, children, etc.
Good idea! I know there are at least some missing socks there.
Insecurity is my middle name. Actually, it’s Dawn, and I’m pretty insecure about my middle name, too.
your missing funny could spark a hilarious faux spy movie a la Austin Powers’ search for his mojo. I’d tune in to read.
and now I’m insecure about the amt of hilarity in my last post :)
Lol…sounds like you stole some if my funny.
Insecurity is a pain! I know it well. It all comes back to where I’m deriving my identity. Constant struggle. Thanks Mo.
Press on :)
I liked what you said about not feeling like yourself leading to insecurity. I totally wrestled with that during this first year with Isaac – my concept of busyness and purpose and identity were turned upside down. Glad Jesus is my identity and not my personality!
Me too! Thanks for speaking up Kathyrn :)
I am so insecure I did not want to comment because I might say wrong thing. You – are still funny – just in an unfunny way :)
It will come back around when you get back in rhythm.
Now I am insecure about hitting the submit comment – no really I am – but I am going to push through and do in now….no …Now….NO ….NOW!
i can’t believe you just called me unfunny.
:)