Lessons learned

by E.P. on November 3, 2009

Judging from yesterday’s post and after some self-reflection, it’s obvious that yesterday was a rough day for me.

I hate being whiny, but we all have days like those. Right? Days where when it rains, it pours. And you never see them coming. No, no. Those suckers are tricky.

What I’ve learned yesterday?

Disorganization and a lack of communication stress me out.
(If you are disorganized, it’s OK. Really. I still love you. Just don’t come work with me, and then suck at communicating what you want me to do. I can deal with them separately, not together.)

Cars stalling out/dying in the middle of an intersection = awesome not good.
(Felicity is going into the sh0p tomorrow to get fixed. Because honestly? I freaked out when everyone was honking at me and flipping me off as I was stranded in the intersection. I may or may not have boo-hooed for about 10 minutes afterward. My boy is so patient and talked me down.)

Trailer hitches don’t feel so hot against shins.
(I willed myself not to cry in front of a handful of high school students after tripping over one and majorly hitting my shins. Luckily, nothing is broken, but I have a nice lump and bruise on both legs.)

…

It sucked, but at least it’s over, and today has been a much better day.

How was today for y’all?

{ 37 comments }

doniree November 3, 2009 at 4:40 pm: OWIE. On all counts. I'm so sorry your day was so awful, and I know how that feels to just have it totally POUR on you. I'm glad today's been better and hope that tomorrow progresses even further forward.

xoxo
kylaroma November 3, 2009 at 5:31 pm: Ouch!! Sounds like a rough and tumble day!! Tomorrow had better get its act together is all I'll say!!
LaVieDeRose November 3, 2009 at 5:55 pm: Awww! I'm so sorry your car freaked out on you!
And I hate how crappy people can be when it's over car trouble. It's not your fault the car died, but people will yell at you and flip you off because they're hateful wenches.
Just Fine Just Dandy November 3, 2009 at 6:22 pm: So sorry about your awful day!!! I would've cried and cried myself.
sforshner November 3, 2009 at 6:51 pm: Mine was like your yesterday, but I am hoping to match your pattern
Nora_L November 3, 2009 at 7:26 pm: OUCH. I probably would have just let the tears fall in front of those high schoolers because some days it's hard to hold it all in.

Glad the boy was there for you as I'm sure he will be for many, many more years to come =)

You should buy your coworkers post-its or a planner for Christmas!
jordanea November 3, 2009 at 8:37 pm: EP! It's ok to let out some emotions. I cried when I got pulled over for having expired tags once. I had even paid for the renewal, just forgot to put the sticker on. How's that for a dumb reason to cry? Haha.

I hope the rest of your week goes better than the beginning. I am enjoying your 30 posts in 30 days already – love getting to know what you're up to and knowing now that everyday I can check your blog for an update.
walkingonsunshine18 November 3, 2009 at 9:12 pm: I'm glad today was a better day! I also love that you've named your car Felicity!
Elizabeth November 4, 2009 at 8:03 am: I'd bawl too. Seriously. I hope this is a MUCH better day for you and that your car ends up being just fine.
steph anne November 4, 2009 at 11:45 am: Ouch! I miss being a kid with owies because they didn't hurt as much as they do now as adults. I hope you're having a better day today!
SoMi's Nilsa November 4, 2009 at 12:49 pm: We have a trailer hitch for when we take the pop-up camper for long weekends. My husband wanted to keep the hitch in all summer. I made him take it out after nailing my shins on it one too many times. I think my shins are permanently disfigured as a result. Damn hitches!
AMinDinMoTown November 4, 2009 at 2:03 pm: Well, as you know, I covered elections and worked nearly 13 hours yesterday, so it wasn't a fabulous Tuesday for many of us. But sounds like your day was a bit rougher… It is a new day, and tomorrow is yet another, and hopefully they treat you 10x better!
Erin November 8, 2009 at 7:43 pm: Sounds like a crappy day, but on the awesome side – you named your car Felicity and that is the coolest.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 11:48 am: Thanks, lovely! While the next few days weren't any better, it's better now. And that is what matters.

It's not pouring anymore, and I can see the sun.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 11:49 am: It was just one of those days. I'm glad that it is better now.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 11:52 am: I am SO glad Felicity is better and that nobody was a jerk about me having car trouble. You know people would freak out about that, heh. I got lucky last Wednesday and had it checked out.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 11:53 am: I definitely did cry and cry. Sometimes, it just feels good to let it all out.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 11:58 am: My last week was AWFUL, but this one has been OK. It'd be even better if I wasn't sick today…
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 11:59 am: That's the truth, and I wish I had cried in front of them. That was the cherry on top of a horrible, no good day. I'm just so thankful that my boy was there.

Haha, and I like your idea!
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 11:59 am: Oh no! That's totally something that I would do, and I've cried over numerous things like that. Sometimes, it just feels good to let out that emotion.

I hope everything is going well for you on the other side of the world!
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 12:00 pm: Thanks! And I thought that was a perfect name for her. (:
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 12:00 pm: Thanks, lady! My car is OK, and this week is waaaaaay better than last!
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 12:01 pm: Thanks so much, lady! I agree. It was easier to deal with stuff like this as a kid.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 12:01 pm: Thanks! Last week was… well, on the whole, is continued sucking, but it's better now that it is a new week. Here's to hoping I don't have the flu. :/
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 12:02 pm: It really was a crappy day, but I'm glad you like my car name. I think she's pretty spectacular.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 7:48 pm: Thanks, lovely! While the next few days weren't any better, it's better now. And that is what matters.

It's not pouring anymore, and I can see the sun.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 7:49 pm: It was just one of those days. I'm glad that it is better now.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 7:52 pm: I am SO glad Felicity is better and that nobody was a jerk about me having car trouble. You know people would freak out about that, heh. I got lucky last Wednesday and had it checked out.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 7:53 pm: I definitely did cry and cry. Sometimes, it just feels good to let it all out.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 7:58 pm: My last week was AWFUL, but this one has been OK. It'd be even better if I wasn't sick today…
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 7:59 pm: That's the truth, and I wish I had cried in front of them. That was the cherry on top of a horrible, no good day. I'm just so thankful that my boy was there.

Haha, and I like your idea!
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 7:59 pm: Oh no! That's totally something that I would do, and I've cried over numerous things like that. Sometimes, it just feels good to let out that emotion.

I hope everything is going well for you on the other side of the world!
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 8:00 pm: Thanks! And I thought that was a perfect name for her. (:
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 8:00 pm: Thanks, lady! My car is OK, and this week is waaaaaay better than last!
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 8:01 pm: Thanks so much, lady! I agree. It was easier to deal with stuff like this as a kid.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 8:01 pm: Thanks! Last week was… well, on the whole, is continued sucking, but it's better now that it is a new week. Here's to hoping I don't have the flu. :/
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 8:02 pm: It really was a crappy day, but I'm glad you like my car name. I think she's pretty spectacular.