Just One of Them Days....

This morning started like any other: I woke up and went to the gym, showered and got ready, made breakfast, got my lunch together, etc. Then, as I was getting ready to leave for work, my roommate asked me to call her cell phone. At that time I realized I didn't have my phone. I gathered up my stuff, left the house and headed to the gym to see if I left it there. No such luck! Then, when I went to try and catch the bus, I realized that I didn't have my wallet with me, which meant I did not have a bus pass or any money. So, I ended up walking the 2.3mi to work. Even though I knew I was going to be late, I tried to think positive thoughts: It is a beautiful day. I'm getting exercise. Then, I passed a dead squirrel laying on the side of the road. :(

I was about 15 mins late and walked in to find a note informing me that my director needed to talk to me. "Great!" I thought. I went to her office and ended up having a long talk with her. She just asked me how things were going. (For some reason I used that question as a lead for me to break down about everything I've been upset about lately... I guess it was building up?!). She kept telling me that I have to stop being so hard on myself. (It's something I've struggled with since I was young.) I set really high standards for myself and feel like a failure when things don't go as predicted. So, needless to say, it was not a good start to the day, but it's going better now.

When I went outside a bunch of the kids ran up and gave me a hug. That made me feel better, and then I played on the playground with them! I'm on my lunch break now and just hope my phone and wallet are both in my room somewhere when I get back.

Positive happenings: Monday night I got a belated birthday present from Caitlin: a set of colorful candlesticks and the first addition for the walls in my room: a plaque that says something like, "Friends are like stars. Even though you can't see them, you know they are there." It really meant a lot to me. Then, I had Grace over for an Italian feast last night. She brought some merlot, and I made minestrone soup, peperonata and charming chocolate cupcakes for dessert. It was so nice to have her over. Then, I finished the night watching Sex and the City with my roommates. :)