Friday 10 September 2010

Laughing out loud - it's good for you

This morning I laughed out loud.

In a coffee shop.

People may even have turned to look.

Part of me wanted to share with them exactly what had made me laugh so loudly, because, d'you know what? It was such a wonderful feeling. Laughing out loud. That sudden, taken by surprise exhalation. No wonder there's such a thing as laughter therapy. The amount of endorphins I must have released would be enough to keep the whole of Brighton happy for a year.

I wanted to stand up and read the article to all those who would listen*. I wanted them to laugh as well. I wanted us all to laugh together. But I didn't think that the middle-aged lady sipping her Chai Tea Latté (I'd been in the queue behind her when she'd ordered) would appreciate Frank Skinner's take on Wayne Rooney's dalliance with a prostitute. But then again, I may have been wrong. It was extremely funny.

So instead I re-read the article, needing to replicate that feeling. The laugh out loud didn't come, obviously, seeing as I had completely taken away any element of surprise, but I smiled nonetheless, happy with the knowledge that I had, albeit for a milisecond, felt on top of the world.

And it got me thinking about what I've been missing this past year because you may or may not have noticed that I have been the world's worst blogger. Not only has my output been shameful, but I've also read a whole lot less than I used to. And I miss it. I miss the poignant posts, the heartfelt ones, the beautifully written ones and the engaging ones, but most of all I miss the funny ones. I miss the ones that make me laugh out loud and spit my PG Tips or my Sauvignon Blanc, depending on the time of the day, all over my keyboard.

However, and this post does have a point...somewhere, I aim to change all that. I aim to laugh every day and if that means blogging more and reading more, then so be it. And by way of celebration, I will be attending the MADs on Monday. And, get this, I will also be presenting an award. Guess what for? The funniest blog. I do so love it when a post comes together.

If you're also going to the MADs, do please come and say hello. I look forward to laughing out loud with you.



*And in fact I wanted to share the article with you too, but The Times wanted to charge me £1 a month to subscribe and I just couldn't do it. So you'll just have to take my word for it. Or go out and buy The Times.

15 comments:

  1. Never underestimate the power of laughing out loud. It is, quite literally in some cases, a life saver.

    Looking forward to more nuggets from you to make me laugh out loud from now on...

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  2. Laughing is one of my favourite pastimes! :)Look forward to meeting you on Monday!

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  3. Laugh out loud, in public, often. It will make people wonder, at the very least. Wonder that there's still something funny in the world.

    And laugh in private, too, if you feel inclined.

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  4. I am so excited about meeting the person who write the fist ever blog I read - woo hoo

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  5. Good to see you back lovely lady! Shame I won't see you at the MADS but have fun xx

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  6. Hello sweetie!! Long time no read...Lovely to see you blogging again, I've missed you :(
    Laughing out loud is definitely a wonderful feeling.

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  7. Laughing out loud (and believe me, my laugh is very loud) is my favourite thing! Just recently I felt I would never laugh again but thankfully that has past and the giggles have returned. Hope all with you is well - you have been missed

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  8. Hi hunni!!!!!! lovely to hear from you and great to hear you enjoyed a funny moment, i'll look forward to seeing you more online big hugs xxxxx

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  9. A good proper laugh is such a joy. Makes me giggle ever so much. Great to hear from you and have a fab time at the MADS. xx

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  10. Go and see Pants with Names latest post - that had me laughing out loud!! (although I have to say one of the first blogs I read that made me laugh out loud was one of yours - something about you commenting on someone being pregnant when infact they were just fat - and you did it twice - in one day!!) ps - I am a big fan of laughing - even though I don't laugh a lot - but I have come to learn just how important it is! Kathryn (www.ourprivateblog.wordpress.com)

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  11. Hope you have a lovely time at the MADs x

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  12. Latest: Critics Hail a Triumphant Return to Form as MT chooses MADS week to Remind Her Fellow Bloggers, "I Haven't Gone Away!"
    Story and pictures, page 9.

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  13. Ooh can't wait to meet you properly, we only got a to say a quick hello at cybermummy. You were one of the first blogs I read x

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  14. It's good for you isn't it, laughing out loud. Not LOL-ing though. I draw the line at LOL. But a good, proper, belly laugh and snort into your tea is good, good, good. Nice to hear from you - hope the MAD's sore head wasn't too bad..

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  15. I love it when that happens - laughter is a great pick me up, particularly when it comes out of the blue like that.

    You make me laugh too, so thanks for that :) x

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