Tuesday: Was not an easy day

They aren't kidding when they say that it pours when it rains.

Sometimes we encounter days that we must simply relinquish. Sometimes we just have to cut our losses & count our blessings.

Today it rained in Los Angeles (At some points it even poured) and water leaked into my shoes, soaking my tights. A soggy sole is one very good way to have a very bad day. While there was never a moment when I would not be okay, there were many moments when I did not feel okay.

Petty, however, my problems were petty. My teeth cleaning appointment lasted too long, I was late to my part time job, Time Warner (Or the Evil Empire, as I like to call them) is still trying to take my money even though I canceled with them earlier this month - for example. These are petty things in the face of some of the greater adversity that exists in this world, but they are still my obstacles, and though I am aware of their ultimate insignificance, it doesn't make the moments of stress & panic & anxiety any less valid.

But! Here I am, safe & sound, grateful that my problems should be so mild, grateful that I can come home to my own apartment, grateful that I have people in my life with whom I can seek solace, grateful for the Cheshire Cat moon in the sky tonight.

Before I ended my languishing voyage home, I stopped at Trader Joe's to treat myself for coming out on the other end of today with only my mascara smeared. I bought some mint chip ice cream, and at the register, I laughed with the cashier, who appeared equally frayed & exhausted.

"It's been a long day, hasn't it?" I said.

"You had one of them too, huh?"

Again, I laughed, and we exchanged polite farewells. I was comforted to know that I was not the only one for whom the universe seemed slightly askew. Finally pointed home, I tried to photograph the Cheshire Cat moon for you, but had only my point and shoot with me, so it did not turn out very well. You will have to take my word for it.

Now I slowly move toward slumber, the space between my thoughts drifting farther & further apart. Here I am, safe & sound, already miles away from all my mild disasters - soon, I won't even remember.

You know what's the best thing about a bad day?

Tomorrow is guaranteed to be better.