Wrong Side of Bed

Some days, things just don't seem to go well.   Today began with fumbles and spills.   It continued with problematic things at work.   Most of the day I just wanted to scream or cry.  After work I didn't want to people.   I went and got my mail and then tried to take a walk where I used to bring my dog all the time.  I haven't been there since he passed.  There were tears from the day, but the walk didn't last long.  The trail was very muddy.  For my health and that of the trail I cut the walk very short and headed for rehearsal.

The day had gone so poorly I considered not going out.  I worried that my mood would be obvious and bring others down with me.  I listened to random TED Talks on the drive.   I stopped at the grocery and picked up a little junk food, but a salad and some more healthy options too.  I talked with a coworker on the phone.   I arrived early and went for a walk.   I arrived to rehearsal tired and a bit worn from the day, but the funk from earlier was starting to fade.  Then there was ice cream and conversations and the funk started to be a memory.   The drive back to my friend's house included even more TED Talks and a salad, so by the time I arrived,  I was in a much better mood.   Body language, brain chemistry, hand gestures are a few of the topics I listened to.  TED and hugs from friends are my happy things for today.

Babbling Brook

Sunset

The Charles River

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