So the last couple of days since my birthday have been crap. Today also started off like crap but things happened to helped me remember that I can easily stand up again from it.
To start off, the last few days have been bad because of personal things and also having things I was looking forward to being cancels on me. Then we move onto today when I have a blowout and had to cancel the meet and greet with the students who volunteered to beta read for me. I was just tired of things pushing my down to the point of depression.
I know my problem is nothing compared to others who have it much harder. That is something I tell myself every time I feel down about something, mainly because I know it to be true. I am lucky compared to some.
So after venting to a few friends about my crap, and also resolving my personal stuff, I begin to feel better. Then one of my friends surprises me at work today with a vase of flowers. These actions further the truth that I am lucky I have someone to talk to when I need it, and I have a loving partner who tries to make me happy all the time.
In the schools cafeteria I write quotes on the board everyday. Today's quote was, “Fall seven times, stand up eight - Japanese Proverb.” It sucks when you fall and you can cry about it but at some point you have to stand up again even if you fall again. There will be a time when you don’t but you won’t know that unless you stand up again.
Bad things happen, what are you going to do? Do you have someone to talk to about them? If you don’t I’m willing to listen cause it does help to vent.