The Perfect Storm

Yesterday was a rough day.

It felt like my life was falling down all around me. I was definitely getting hit from all sides. I was overly emotional all day and couldn't really figure out why...

...till I left work early (in tears) with a temperature of 102.

So, of course, everything was magnified by about 1,000 because I was sick - on top of being stressed, sad and worried. Nothing major is happening in my life, but I'm not handling even the minor bumps too well right now.

It was the perfect storm of suckiness.

{Plus, I kind of get tired of fighting all my battles by myself sometimes, you know? (So, yes, on top of all the other things I mentioned, I was having a 'woah is single Cali' day too)}.

Basically, I was a mess. I went home early from work, skipped my workout (I was in no condition to do any of that), silenced my phone and slept for 3 full - glorious - hours. It was actually really nice. But, sadly, when I woke up, I wasn't feeling any better so I took some Tylenol PM and went right back to bed - and slept for another 9 hours.

And, you know what? When I woke up this morning, I felt great - at least physically. Hallelujah. Onward and upward.

So, today, I have been thinking a lot about perspective and getting out of my current funk. I'm no stranger to tough times. Everyone has them. This is what we signed up for. 

Being sick is no fun.

People disappoint.

Work is stressful.

All relationships take work.

Church service is time-consuming and not always convenient.

Cars break down.

The mortgage has to be paid every single month.

Happiness can't be based on the actions of others.

People disappoint (did I already say that?)

The frustrating part for me is that, most days, I can handle all of this, no problem. But, there are other days - like yesterday - that call for a breakdown.

And, that's okay. I guess.

A good friend posted this on Facebook today.

Well said, dear friend. I needed to be reminded to be more grateful for my life because it is pretty great.

I guess that's the secret.

I also love this next quote:

As a reward for surviving yesterday, I bought the movie The Fault In Our Stars. It's a really great movie (and even better book) but I think I might wait a few days to watch it since Jordan and I hiccup sobbed through most of the movie in the theater a few weeks ago.

Really good but really, really sad.


I think my tear ducts need a break :)