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Keepin' Positive

Today was a bad day!
We all have them.  It's completely normal.
It was one of those days where one day feels like a week.
I'm going to try to turn it around though.  For every negative thing.  I'll think of a positive.


It down poured basically my entire drive to Elgin this morning.  It didn't pour the entire way & it didn't hail.
I was in the same, freezing cold room for approximately 10 hours.  I missed some traffic.
I had 10 minutes to get lunch and get it down.  It was delicious.  Yes, maybe I had a bit of a stomach ache after since I ate it so fast, but it was good!
I repeated myself all day and started to lose my mind.  The majority of the day I worked with Maria, a staff member, that I really came to like.  We got along really well.
After spending the majority of the day with Maria, I had her rhythm down so I knew just how to time my talk so we had a great flow.  Then a different staff member came and annoyed me like crazy.  This was at the point of the day when I didn't want to think at all.  And she kept interrupting my talk.  At least I got to work with Maria the majority of the day.
I talked nonstop all day (10+ hours).  Yes, I do like to talk... but not that much.  It's a bit extreme.
Looked for a parking spot for a long time.  I found one.


I got home and knew that I was in an awful mood.  I glanced through my emails from the day and knew I had to calm down.
What calms you down when you're stressed or upset?
For me, it's the lake.  I immediately changed into shorts and a t-shirt and made my way to the lake.  Today the temperature outside was a typical summer day, which I seem to have forgotten how to dress for (it's been so hot).  I was cold in my shorts and tee on the lake. 
The lake definitely helped calm me down and make me feel better.





My trip to the lake is the reason I was able to write this post.  Otherwise I may have just cried in my room.
My thoughts are much clearer and I am able to put things into perspective.


But to leave things on a happy note.  I was able to pull myself together to wish my parents a HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!  
I also got to hear my friend from home's voice, even if it was only for a minute, not on a voicemail, and it just immediately relaxed me.
The Cardinals made me happy too.  Thank you, Cardinals.

31 years ago today


But anyway, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MOM & DAD!  It sounds like they're enjoying their vacation so I'm happy for them!
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