Feeling better these days

"Big Bubba Ray" (eganward01)
08/28/2014 at 01:08 • Filed to: None

I was feeling pretty down a few weeks ago. You guys probably remember me bitching about stuff with girls.

I've quit talking to my ex. She was bad news and somehow always put me in a bad mood.

I'm talking a lot to that other girl I had the opportunity to take out a month or so ago. She's at school down in Charleston, SC and I'm planning a road trip down there sometime in October, if I can wrangle up enough cash.

I've started working out a lot. Lifting and running regularly. Gaining weight, on purpose of course. I'm 6 foot 2 and let my weight dwindle down to 160. I'm back around 170 with a goal of 185 or so.

Haven't had a drink in a little over two weeks, with the exception of a friend's 21st last week. Big step for me cause I love drinking, but it puts me in a sour mood.

Work, school, and exercise are occupying all my time, which is great for me. Without those things keeping me busy I tend to sit around and just drink for no reason/feel sorry for myself.

So I'm out of my slump. Thank you guys for the tough love you've given me. I'm back on my game.

DISCUSSION (18)

Cherry_man1 > Big Bubba Ray
08/28/2014 at 01:12

Welcome back Ray. Hey you should make a trip down to Springfield to hang sometime!

Big Bubba Ray > Cherry_man1
08/28/2014 at 01:13

I'd like to! I've got a friend who goes to school there and I've never been, so I'll see what can be done!

Your boy, BJR > Big Bubba Ray
08/28/2014 at 01:14

Hey now Bubba……this sounds weirdly familiar. hit me up on Facebook sometime. (no middle initial, but the same name)

For Sweden > Big Bubba Ray
08/28/2014 at 01:16

I'm not saying if you still had the Baja Bug, but if you still had the Baja Bug...

Big Bubba Ray > Your boy, BJR
08/28/2014 at 01:17

I think you and I might be the same person separated by 1,000 miles.

Cherry_man1 > Big Bubba Ray
08/28/2014 at 01:17

Alright man lemme know! I have the GT full time now so fast car 4 lane roads throughout town its a great place! message me on FB so I can send ya my Phone Numbah

Your boy, BJR > Big Bubba Ray
08/28/2014 at 01:17

Long lost brothers?

Big Bubba Ray > For Sweden
08/28/2014 at 01:17

I do miss it every day, not gonna lie. There will be another in my possession sometime in the future!

Big Bubba Ray > Your boy, BJR
08/28/2014 at 01:18

Nailed it.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Big Bubba Ray
08/28/2014 at 01:19

I am glad someone is feeling better, how's the Z?

Big Bubba Ray > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
08/28/2014 at 01:22

Thanks man.

The Z is good. Definitely in need of work, but I'm saving cash to get it registered/street legal/safe right now. Going to be doing a lot of work on it in the winter!

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Big Bubba Ray
08/28/2014 at 01:25

That is great, I haven't seen you around here lately but you seem busy improving yourself while I am practicing party tricks.

Big Bubba Ray > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
08/28/2014 at 01:27

Haha I've been a bit absent cause I'm so busy getting better and what not, but hopefully I'll be around more now!

tc_corty > Big Bubba Ray
08/28/2014 at 01:31

Great to hear. Don't beat yourself up for being in a devo mood. Everyone gets like that. A little quote that change my view on mental health particularly depression. "Depression isn't a sign of weakness, its a sign you've been too strong for too long". Not trying to imply you have depression lol but when I'm feeling crappy that saying tells me its alright to pull back for a bit. If you don't experience the lows you'll never recognize the highs. Glad to hear you're on an even keel though :)

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Big Bubba Ray
08/28/2014 at 01:43

Good.

Big Bubba Ray > tc_corty
08/28/2014 at 01:44

Thanks for the encouraging words, man.

Vicente Esteve > Big Bubba Ray
08/28/2014 at 07:37

Thats just great man, it will keep going upward just you see.

thebigbossyboss > Big Bubba Ray
08/28/2014 at 09:05

That's great man. I am glad you stopped talking to your ex. Talking to ex's is generally quite unhealthy. I know I became happier (and finally got over it) when I stopped talking to my ex.