After accepting defeat, Wednesday got a lot better.

I don't wear grumpy well. I really never have. It's more in my character to be up-beat, cheerful, optomistic. But yesterday, yesterday was another story entirely. I was not myself.

Perhaps it all started when something I've invested many hours in at work, completely fell apart. When I step back and see the big picture, I realize nothing is ruined, I just have to put those hours back in to make it right. (What's time, anyway?) But in the moment, it felt catastrophic, and totally bummed me out. In addition to work drama, I had a little emotional drama visit me mid-afternoon as well. But I had 3 very important conversations, that collectively led me to a MUCH better Thursday.

First, I talked to my mom for 2 hours at least. She listened to every word I said about all the things that seemed to be going wrong in the day. She offered sound, peaceful advice, and let me rant and cry a little too. She's not afraid to tell me when she thinks I'm overreacting, either! And I need that! I know I can say ANYTHING to my mom... and that helped relieve my stress a lot.

Second, one of my favorites called me, David! In the first 10 seconds of the conversation with David I told him I'd had a rough day... and I adore the fact that David knows me well enough to know not to ask, just let me talk about it later if I want, but chances are I won't want to. And when I didn't go further into detail about it, he changed the subject and told me all about his recent trip to Italy, then to Africa, along with great stories about his sweet girlfriend Wendi! He blessed me so much, just by hearing his positive stories about the things he got to be a part of overseas, and the lives that are being changed in result. And it made my heart so happy, overflowingly-so, to hear how good things are in his life. By the end of the conversation, I was reminded 100% again, just how much I love this kid. He understands me and respects me, and we get to share in each others joys and sorrows! When I hung up with David, I realized I had entirely forgotten about my seemingly small problems that day, and had thoroughly enjoyed catching up with my dear friend. And even better yet, I get to see him this weekend!!

Lastly, Daniel. Daniel came home around 9pm, and we had a great heart to heart about what had gone wrong in my day, how I can fix the things I can, and how I can let go of the things I can't fix. By the end of our conversation, I felt like a new woman. Literally! Weight is lifted off my shoulders. He is so patient with me, and so loving, and so supportive. I felt back to my normal self, confident again that this town will not run me over (even though it feels like it might somedays)

I'm one lucky girl. My mom dealt with my emotional irrationality and spoke some sense into me, one of my best friends helped distract me and cheer me up without even trying, and then my sweet boyfriend got down to the nuts and bolts of the day, and helped me figure out how to make things better. I feel loved, and taken care of. =)