Well this sucks....wait but does it really??

So, not everyday is a perfectly joyous day....that's just unrealistic to be 100% pleased with everything, everywhere, at every moment. And that is okay because that's what makes life so special...the flaws just make the good things that much greater.

For the most part though, I am a generally happy person. I do get frustrated and angry every so often...I even complain here and there. I usually find the brighter side of things sooner rather than later.

Yesterday was one of those days, that don't happen too often, but literally make you want to just break down...or they do make you break down...

Let's start with Saturday night.

I left work around midnight to go meet one of my best friends from college that came into town, when I noticed my "check tire pressure" light come on in my car. That's normal, I thought. It's happened before so I didn't make a big deal, but it was the middle of the night so I wasn't about to go to the gas station and fill my tires with air. I decided to wait until morning.

I was scheduled to work Sunday morning at 8:30am. I had tried getting it off for a youth cheerleading clinic that I was also supposed to be teaching, of course no one wants to work Sundays at 8:30am so I couldn't get it worked out. I had committed to teaching this clinic and I wasn't about to back out for a serving job...sorry bout it. I called to tell them I wasn't coming in and couldn't get my shift covered and obviously they weren't happy, but whatever time to go to this clinic!

I went to the gas station, filled my tank then my tires. Went back to check the pressure of the first tire and it was already low again. WELL SHIT! Of course I called my daddy who always knows what to do. I went in the gas station and got some fix a flat. It took forever to fill the tire and then it didn't inflate.

Meanwhile, my GM is calling me to tell me that if I don't show up for my shift then I will be suspended for a week. That's the last thing I want to hear when my tire is flat, I am supposed to be in Glendale in 30 minutes, aaaaand I just paid off the late fees from February rent and March rent is due in a week! So there I am, at a gas station with a fix-a-flat can and tears streaming down my face. The cashier was so sweet and kept coming to see if I needed help! (I love nice people!)

So my daddy came to my rescue and gave me his car to take to the clinic while he figured out what happened. So for a little bit I could breathe.

The clinic was a blast. I just love teaching little kids. They are so funny for one, and I love being able to instill ambition in their hearts. I was blessed enough to have been raised to be ambitious and it's the greatest gift I could ever ask for. So passing it on to today's youth is such an honor.

My day felt better now.

Then I got back in the car and called to see how the car was.... Turns out I had, not ONE flat tire, but TWO! Both the front tires, oh and they were punctured in the sidewall. (AKA - they were slashed). Oh, and not the back tires that already needed replacing, but the brand new front ones. I immediately started bawling. Why would someone do this to me?? What have I done to make anyone feel that upset with me?? Was it a random act? Or is someone out to get me?? Was it road rage?! AHHH!!! I couldn't get a grip and I was upset all over again! Did I mention that it happened to be mine and Ozzie's (Ozzie is my car) 1 year anniversary!? Poor Ozzie....

It was the first time in a really long time that I could sincerely not wait for the day to be over. Ew, no me gusta!!! Each day is a gift! Shouldn't be wasted with feelings like that.

The day winded down with a couple of glasses of wine and a belated birthday dinner with my amazing best friend that finally came back to town! By the end of the day...I thought it was an awful day. But looking at the bigger picture...It wasn't all that bad, it sucked yeah, but it wasn't THAT bad.

Today was better. I felt somewhat stressed out wondering how I'm going to pay my rent on time with not working for a week. I decided to draw oracle cards. Some people find these so silly, and they may be, but they turned my whole attitude right side up! The cards I drew were so spot on, I was so inspired that I started crying (lol I'm somewhat emotional).

My first card said "Express Your Individuality" It told me to not be afraid to be myself, or supress my thoughts and ideas just because I fear that people may not be accepting or in agreement.

Then I drew 3 cards, one for past, present, and future. The first card said "Perfect Timing." AHH! The situation that I am dealing with was a perfect time for me to redirect my attention to the things I should be focusing on and haven't given the time to. The second card was "Who do you need to forgive?" Interesting, how about the ass that slashed my tires?? I don't know what their motives were, but it feels a lot better to forgive. The last card said "Get Some Exercise." Exercising is exactly what clears my head, motivates me in all aspects of my life, aaaaand what I need to be doing to prep for auditions! HELLO!! My card reading was so motivating. I loved it. I had an incredibly productive day today.

And then, as the day came to a close, I went to browse facebook and this video is what I stumbled upon...

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=4665310111071

This is the type of person that I want to surround me. How incredible is he? So inspiring. I hope that everyone gets the opportunity to watch this and takes a quick look into themselves and ask if they are appreciative of their life and of how great it really is. Because the bottom line is...it's really not that bad!

I hope to someday be as inspiring to people as the guy in this video is to me.