If you are looking for me today, you will find me at my desk, busy at constructively ignoring what I cannot change today. I begin my appointed task very tired because the boy child gave us an unusually bad night (my poor wife is a wreck) so I am forced to ignore the fact that:
* I forgot to brush my teeth this morning (spare toothbrush at office, whew)
* I almost forgot to shave but I forced myself to remember deodorant
* I left the house without my glasses (but found old spare pair in desk! Yay!)
* I left house without an umbrella but returned to retrieve one (it was raining and that helped remind me) and,
* I ran the rusty tip of the umbrella along the side of my formerly clean pants, unintentionally, but leaving a streak of rust along the left outside knee.
It is only 8:50. I believe that I will face, with fortitude, the rest of the day's little surprises. And if not, I will, nobly and with great dignity, close my office door and weep quietly.
Posted by Random Penseur at August 16, 2004 08:52 AMOr close the office door and take a nap!
Naps rule. Yet another thing that is wasted on the young.
Posted by: Jim at August 16, 2004 09:15 AMI am now humming the Carpenter's tune, "Rainy Days and Mondays." I will spare you though.
Weeping, napping, whatever gets you through. It's all going to be OK R.P.
Hang in there...{{{ Hugz}}}
Posted by: Wicked H at August 16, 2004 09:23 AMHang in there, RP! This too shall pass (albeit in 5-15 years). Also, I commend you for the tremendous foresight to have not only a toothbrush but also a spare pair of glasses in your office.
Posted by: GrammarQueen at August 16, 2004 09:41 AMi am thinking - bail.
just head back under the covers...
of course a little thing - could turn it all around
a perfect banana - worked for me this morning...
(and hon...ouch on the teeth brushing...and phew on the spare toothpaste)
Posted by: kbear at August 16, 2004 09:55 AM*cuddles and comforts* I hate days like those. But like most everything bad, you just have to keep reminding yourself that this too shall pass.
Why don't you keep a nice fuzzy blanket in your desk? Then you can have a catnap.
Posted by: Hannah at August 16, 2004 10:28 AMI've got some candies to share if that helps?
Posted by: Mia at August 16, 2004 01:14 PMFound a better solution to crying in my office! I got to go to Court on an emergency application and have a good old fashioned fight! Gets the blood up, don't you know.
Thanks for all the advice and the nice wishes and offers of candy, and such!
Posted by: RP at August 16, 2004 04:48 PMI usually do these things as a matter of course. After the first time you learn to accept it.
Posted by: Simon at August 16, 2004 08:47 PM