The Funk

[Lightenup2009]

I am so sorry to hear about your sick family and friends.

I was totally going to say I go camping and get outdoors when I am in a funk. HaHa!! I can pack alot more in my RV than your backpack.. :-)

I loved this video and I also can't wait to get back into hiking. Maybe I can talk the family into doing it this weekend also..

<3 Brenda

[waterchicklet]

Love this vid. I love how you troubleshoot a bad mood. Have fun hiking! :)

<3 Heather

[hislivingsacrifice]

When I'm in a funk, I watch videos by inspirational vloggers like you!!! ((hugs))

[weightywonderwoman]

This was a great video. I love that you have such a kickarse and enjoyable way of exercising. What rocks even more is that you can share it with your kids.

Personally to get out of a funk I dancing, go to dance class or just start moving around my living room until I am completely exhausted and there is nothing else left but me.

P.S. Excellent song choice!

[gastricRose]

I count my blessing and of course go SHOPPING WOO HOO....loved your video Mr. thanks for sharing ...love rosemary

[antishay]

I am so big on backpacking!! I have all the gear and experience, but the damn weather is still not with me on hiking/camping :S Oh well - I can't wait!

I'm so happy that you've found a way to channel your frustration/let down/coping into this positive thing :D

Also, in stickam the lag was awful and with other conversations going on I couldn't figure out what you were saying to me about running shoes. Was there something you'd like to see me talk about with Shelby (Run26 guy)?

[TexasFatAss]

How to get fitted for shoes and how to see if I twist my foot when I walk or jog. I hurt my knee last month and I don't want that to happen again.

[fit2btried]

I loved this, Jim! For me the hardest thing is not getting stuck (in the funk). I can get out of a funk by walking on the beach, watching and listening to the waves or really just taking a walk outside on a beautiful day. I recently put a note by my desk that says... this moment... and when I look at it I remember that I have a choice to be happy or not for this moment. Sounds corny, but works :) (at least most of the time)

[rugratstar]

So inspirational Jim.. really! I hope your hike goes well! Thank you for this video!

[vegasbaby92]

Who re-made this version of "Funkytown" by Lips Inc, that you have in your video?

[mollybcutie2000]

Also.. I hope your feeling better.. Sorry for all your loss..and hard times around you.. MOlly

[mollybcutie2000]

Beautiful Video.. I hope you took pictures of your hike we'd like to see it :o)

[simplystrick]

cool video, my camping includes driving to the beach with a cooler full of beer! my dad and brother did appal. trail a few years back, they said it was pretty cool.

[TheStarvingSoprano]

Hey Jim, I <3 hiking too and always film in public -he he. I think this is a great way to get out of a slump. You're doing so well. Em x

[chrissept21]

im sorry i dont got a camera redy for this but i can tell you what i do

theres about 4-6 things that i can do

1 play the guitar

2 go crusieing with the boys

3 get out side and camp

4 start a nice fire on a cold night with a wool blanket and with out saying anything just look at the fire and coals because without fire there is no life

5 sit in the woods and listien, look, smell, feel

[littlesheree]

Yeah. I know. I am 55 years old. People I know are dropping like flies. It is so incredibly sad, but enlightening all at the same time. All this sadness becomes a wake up call. I realize there will be a day when I realize my turn is over. OK. I realize that. However, that makes me acknowledge I have something to do until the moment when my number is up. Oh yeah. I know that more than ever right now. Ahhhh...............I know for sure. My number ain't up yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You go TFA!!!!

[edenbainbridge]

when i get down i just sit out back with my dogs and cats. we just look at the clouds and chill :)

xoexo

[TexasFatAss]

LOL, I was looking for a song with the word Funk in it and that was the best I could do. You should get up and dance! It is fun.

[Lifein1day]

I put all my funk into the soil of my brand new garden. I put all the negative energy/stress from the day into working the soil and maintaining my little garden. It's thereputic, outdoors, and beautiful things grow from it. Best thing is, I get to EAT all that good stuff :-) Good for you, Texas, for not putting the hiking off anymore. Get out and LIVE! Have FUN on your Hike :-)

[TexasFatAss]

I love gardening too and I am way behind on planting this year. I love doing grocery hauls right from my backyard. It's the best!

[wtharetheydoing]

Awesome vid Jim !! Is that where you were last week or are you heading there now. Where in the world did you get that mini cook top I want one ?!! Lol :) <3 u

[TexasFatAss]

No, Last week I was in Ocean Springs, MS. We have two sick family members and that kind of brought me down. Life must go on and I am going to go out to the woods to clear my head. The mini stove was purchased at REI I think but you can get them online if you look. I learned about it and the mug from Backpacking magazine a few years back.

[Marlaine83]

I love Enchanted Rock. Went on quite a few day trips there with my family when I was younger.

[TexasFatAss]

My wife got to go, and now I want to go too. We will take our son and I will most likely go this summer.

[cleobabyra]

Play with pets, go to the zoo. I'm an animal freak. Regardless, we all just need a break every now and then. I really like this video :-)

[TexasFatAss]

I have fun with my cats and a laser.  Thanks!

[MissJanieHere]

great video!

[TexasFatAss]

Thank you! So what do you do?

[singingbeauty17]

change up ur schedule if ur in a funk

[TexasFatAss]

Thanks, that is what I am doing. I not in a Funk anymore. ;-)

[tbossbone]

this video pleased me immensily.

Don't forget SFC first video posts saturday at midnight --- ;)

I may have to respond to this :-D

~ Jason

PS -- my dad loves hiking --- he's done most of the Appalachian Trail

[TexasFatAss]

Please do! I think we would all enjoy what we do to get out of a funk. To my your dad sounds lucky to have done most of the trail. I've only ever got to do .25 miles of it. One day maybe.

[Jinxie228]

Awesome!  I use to get up and dance, which I am slowly getting back into. We love motorcycle rides and camping as well. HAVE a GREAT time!

[TexasFatAss]

I have a honda, I like to ride from time. Thanks.

[Jinxie228]

We have a Honda V65 Magna now, Its just great to get out there and feel the wind. Who says a big gal can't enjoy a motorcycle ride? LOL

[gut2go2009]

I cycle or & go do my photography hope you enjoy the trip

[TexasFatAss]

Thanks, it will be just a quick weekend trip. I like to bike too.