Discombobulated

~ beetleypete

So far, 2019 has felt like a strange year to me. It is already May, and as I mentioned previously, it seems to be going by fast. Almost too fast for comfort.
We had summer weather at the wrong time, and now wintry weather when it should be improving.

I feel unsettled, restless, and in need of ‘something to happen’, though I have no idea what.

I have reached the age where big changes and upheavals in life are not usually welcomed. However, I am left thinking that some kind of revolutionary change in my life might yet be desirable. I must try to break out of my self-imposed routine, that of a life centred around Beetley, and my dog Ollie. Although I have almost lost all desire to travel far afield, I have a niggling wanderlust that snaps at my heels. Unfortunately, my financial situation does not allow me to currently indulge in such fancies.

Discombobulated is a good word. This is the dictionary definition.
Confused and disconcerted.
“he is looking a little pained and discombobulated”

That seems to sum up the unease pervading my thought process at the moment.

Although there is more of this year left than has already passed, it feels as if it is almost over, in the first week of May.

Anyone else experiencing this? It’s probably just me.

It usually is.

60 thoughts on “Discombobulated”

  1. No friend you are not flying solo-I have felt the same way! I can scarce take the fact that time is so sly. Also, I am a creature of habit and though I intend to develop some new hobbies, all good for you type, well they will be done at home. Best wishes my friend-

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  2. I know what you mean. I have many events that are still up in the air, the weather isn’t what it’s supposed to be at all, and I have a feeling of being unsettled and waiting. I don’t welcome change and unpredictable times. And then time is going by way too fast. Maybe you’re supposed to plan a trip? Age doesn’t help. Best to you, Pete.

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  3. Great post 🙂 I think a lot of people feel that way. Another thing is that 2019 is the last year of the decade and when a decade is about to end, their is a bittersweet feeling that hangs over one. This is just based on observation and nothing more though. Anyway, keep up the great work as always 🙂

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  10. I find that the political chaos here has put me off balance. I don’t know if that has the same effect on you with Brexit or if you can just roll with the punches better than I can. Living longer than our forebears we really do have to improvise with this time in our lives. My parents didn’t leave me much advice, with my father working until his death and my mother traveling the globe until the end.

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    1. I think I have long got over Brexit, Elizabeth. This feeling I have seems to be more personal than political. But I cannot discount much frustration and anger carried over from 2018.
      Best wishes, Pete.

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  11. It is interesting to read these comments, Pete…many of us have felt this year blazing by, and a sense of being “off balance” to a degree…I am traveling a bit over the next two months for work and it will be interesting to see if, for me, it’s just a bit of “cabin fever” and “Wanderlust” mixed together…I think that perhaps your injury has had an impact on this for you as well…

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  12. Pete,

    I was feeling this, too, which is the reason I decided to take up a bit of part time work for some play money.

    You have been through a lot these last few weeks and being somewhat cooped up from your rigorous routine may be resulting in some wanderlust.

    I hope the feeling passes soon and you are able to root out the source.

    Finances certainly can be a restriction in our golden years.

    Best wishes,
    Maggie

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    1. Thanks for your kinds words, Maggie. Finances are not an issue except for foreign holidays, and I don’t feel the need to work. I did volunteering for three years, but that became a bind in the end, as they always wanted more and more of my time.
      I expect whatever is on my mind will soon pass, but thanks again for your concern.
      Best wishes, Pete.

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  13. I have that confused feeling as well. I feel like time may run out, I want to do something, but get in such a hurry to do it that I lose interest in the finished product. I just need to slow down, instead of rushing towards the end.

    Remember: Life is like a roll of toilet paper, the closer to the end, the faster it goes!

    I plan on changing out that roll often/

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  17. I have recently been feeling discombobulated, but shook it off yesterday when I went up to London Bridge. Met my friend Debbie, had a look around Borough Market, took a few photographs, bought my favourite rye bread, had a nice lunch and plenty of talking….

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  18. you’re not alone, Pete! it must be your weather 🙂 getting away usually fixes it for me 🙂 sending you happy thoughts 🙂 great word by way!

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  23. Time does seem to race by the older I get. Looking forwards too keenly seems counterproductive. Looking back, I see there’s a lot happened this year already.

    What about your interest in photography, Pete, can you set yourself a challenge? It’s low cost, providing you keep it local, and you can blog about it.

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    1. Thanks, BF. I am looking forward to taking more photos this year, but unlike many more dedicated photographers, I am uninspired by dull weather. If we get another decent summer, I may well do what you suggest.
      Best wishes, Pete.

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      1. Well, that’s a challenge there – be inspired by English weather. 😀
        I’ve been thinking of dusting the old camera off myself now that we’ve moved to a new home. If it still works, I may try to make a photo montage of the village.

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