Sometimes, you just have a bad day…..

September 2, 2010 By 10 Comments

I’m a glass-is-half-full kind of girl.

I try to see-the-bright-side-shift-my-perspective-look-for-the-bright-side and all that jazz.

But you know what?

Sometimes, you just have a bad day.  A bad day. A BAD DAY.  Or…. oh my, A BAD WEEK.

And that is where I’ve been.

I don’t like to be crabby here…..online.  This is my happy place.  This is where I go to for sunshine, where I look for good news….where I share the upbeat and extraordinary.  I rarely go (whispers) negative. So, I’ve kind of stayed away.

First it was the emergency vet with the Demon Dog (p.s – both grapes and raisins are toxic to dogs), then there was the car fire (no one was hurt, no one was in the car and thank heavens, the car was not in the garage), then the email disaster….. then there was that, and that, and I have been sick and not sleeping (cue violin) and then my sweet 97 year old grandmother was in the hospital and then more bad news and then other scary news….

Whew.  Glad I have  all that off my chest.

The truth is….I do believe it is all a matter of perspective. And I am grateful that things aren’t worse. And I do know that there are people who are dealing with far more extreme circumstances.

But it has still been a bummer. And I’ve cried.  And I’ve complained. And I’ve slept more than normal.

Because sometimes, you just have a bad day.

(Thanks for letting me vent) *sigh*

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  • http://warrentonmom'sfacebook Jamie

    Thanks for sharing that Danielle! Maybe this is not what you want to hear, I can relate to that also! I just felt compelled to write you a short note. It is always nice to know that all good mommy’s have tough days or even weeks. I appreciate you sharing and am praying for your days to get better. I wanted to share a few things that have helped me.

    My friends
    (I have one that mails me jokes sometimes) They can get me through anything I believe. Scripture, I actually go looking for the verses that apply to my life, especially when it gets really bad. I write them down, highlight or read them out loud, it helps me.
    Counting blessings can help when I may forget.
    Hugs, talking to mom, long baths, letting the tears come out, journaling, venting, exercise, chocolates, renewing of the spirit….all things to get us back on our path!

    These are a few books I read to my kids too :
    Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst
    Today I Feel Silly: And Other Moods That Make My Day Jamie Lee Curtis
    A Good Day Kevin Henkes

    Thanks Danielle!

  • Danielle

    Jamie – thank you very much for that – it is perfect. More than anything, I think I just felt the need to say it out loud. I really appreciate the suggestions. xoxo

  • http://thenewperfect.com/blog Hollee Temple

    That sounds like a super-stressful week! Give yourself a break, my friend. Breathe. Sleep. Eat something. I hpoe next week is MUCH better:)

  • Danielle

    Thank you, Hollee….excited to see you in a few weeks :) Something good to look forward to.

  • http://www.lookwhatmomfound.com Melinda

    sorry about your craptastic week. Think of it this way, it can only get better :)
    hope your weekend turns out AWESOME!

  • Danielle

    Thank you so much, Melinda!! xoxo

  • http://www.5minutesformom.com Susan (5 Minutes for Mom)

    I am so sorry… it sounds like you’ve had far too much bad stuff tossed your way this week, so I bet the weekend will bring in some of the good.

  • http://www.lilkidthings.com Andrea (Lil-Kid-Things)

    I SO hear you on this. I am an optimist to a fault and I still find myself having a hard time. Vent away friend!

  • Danielle

    Susan – thank you friend – things are looking up, up, up. Grateful for you. xoxo

  • Danielle

    Andrea – you are wonderful – thank you!! xoxo I feel a million times better today than a few days ago.