*knackered /ˈnækəd/ adjective (Brit, slang)
1. exhausted; tired out
2. worn out; no longer working, esp after long or hard use
If your usage varies, please get your head out of the gutter. “Unto the pure all things are pure” (Titus 1:15)
Is it time to get up already?
Yes it is. Now get up. You have things to do before church.
Really? Can I stay in bed for a few more minutes?
No. And stop pushing the snooze button on the alarm.
Why does church have to be so early?
Church is at Noon. Get up.
No, that was not me talking to one of the kids. This was me talking to myself this morning. The conversation was longer than that, and much whinier, but you get the gist.
I’m tired. Spent. Wrung out. Both physically and emotionally.
It seems having lots of wonderful things happening in one’s life and family can be quite tiring. Add to the mix the normal stuff that must get done, and you move beyond “tiring,” to “exhausting.”
Oh, don’t get me wrong – I couldn’t be more pleased! 80% of the stuff that has me worn out has ben good stuff – I wouldn’t have it any other way. As you know, we have had some big events here in the MMM household this past month, including weddings, (and the associated reception – in our back yard), several ordinances, a departing missionary, houseguests, three birthdays, Valentine’s Day, school concerts, etc. The culmination was sending FOML4 off the the MTC in Mexico City this past Wednesday. Add to it the fact that February is one of my busiest work months of the year, and Viola! Zombie-man.
It seems like ever event carries with it a family get-together, and a big meal of sorts, With all the events and desserts and meals, I can attest that I have been busily putting the “fat,” in “Fatigue.”
So, what’s a guy to do?
I am taking a breather today.
Starting with this blog post. Nothing profound. Nothing inspirational. Nothing important. Just a brief post to let you know that I am still here, but taking a little break. #sorrynotsorry (Surprisingly, last Sunday’s post ended up being widely shared and would up as one of my Top Five posts of all time. Lots of comments, lots of conversation. Good respond/bad timing.)
My “breather” today will consist of the following:
Going to go visit one of my Home Teaching families – the kind that I would like to sit and chat with, even if they weren’t assigned to me.
Then I’m going to church, because taking a breather from church and skipping the sacrament is counter-intuitive. (I mean, duh!)
The rest of the day? Dunno. I might read a book, work on some broken Family History, do some repenting, take a snooze, write a letter to my new missionary, or maybe just sit in a chair and stare off into space for a while. I anticipate it will be peaceful. Well, at least that is the plan…
As Isaiah said, I’m going to make this Sabbath a “delight.”
Sounds delightful.
Have a great Sabbath!
Thank you for adding your definition of knackered at the start
Bask in the blessings of the day of rest.
I served my mission in England, where the word ‘knackered’ originated. I feel compelled to let you know that the term has a sexual connotation. As missionaries, we would use the term ‘shattered’ instead.
Good thing I don’t live in England!
I’m British. I’ve used the word knackered all my life to mean very tired. I’ve lived in various different parts of England and Scotland and I have NEVER heard of it having any kind of sexual connotation. It is perfectly safe to use in polite conversation.
Thanks!
During your “breather” I hope you smell orange blossoms. 😀