Interrupted

My Life Thus Far
2016-07-02 04:14:55 (UTC)

It's What I Have To Do

I have nothing poignant to share about today. It was pretty run of the mill. Not in a bad way. I felt fairly upbeat and cheerful, even with the usual aggravations occurring (like customers leaving stuff balled up on the floor in the fitting rooms. Or trying on a million pieces of swim, not hanging them back up, and buying none... or one).

I didn't sleep as well last night, despite going to bed fairly early. Snookums isn't feeling well, and has been coughing a lot. The more he coughed, tossed, turned, and was generally unsettled, the more unsettled I felt. I did finally fall asleep, but I didn't sleep soundly. It wasn't until Snookums left for work that I was able to get a few hours of good/deep sleep. Thank goodness I didn't have to work until 1:30pm. That's not the case tomorrow. I open. So, I hope he sleeps better tonight so I can, too.

I don't know how I know, but I can always tell the exact moment when my period starts. Doesn't matter where I am, what I'm doing, what I'm wearing. The moment that first drop of blood leaves my body, I know. I'm not the only one with this talent, because it happens at work all the time. Allison and I were just talking about it last week. We were talking and she stopped me with "hold on, my period just started". Women are amazing creatures. I had that moment today while standing in line at Starbucks. I hate having periods, but by the end of a week and a half to two weeks of premenstrual symptoms, I know that once it starts all of that is almost over. I wish I could end it, but there just isn't a natural way to go about that.

Work was no different than it ever is, but I was in a good mood, which helped. Really, it never will change. Work will always be work. The only thing I can do is adjust my attitude accordingly. Which is totally within my control. I have to be the one to control my thoughts/feelings/emotions. I can't let nasty customers, undesirable circumstances, or fellow associates alter my mood. It's so much easier said than done. I don't know how I can be more effective at it, but it's what I have to do. Today was a much better day for it.

The kids were invited to a birthday party today, so I wasn't tasked with entertaining them today. I would be lying if I said I wasn't relieved. I have no idea why it's been so tough to keep them occupied this summer. They're getting older and more complex as individuals. Maybe I need to make them more accountable to occupying their own time. It's a thought, but probably one that's also easier said than done.




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