Today I am cranky.
The things I am cranky about are, with perspective, minor things. However, they are my problems today, and I will feel cranky about them if I want to.
I got a new computer at my job, and it’s an adjustment learning how to navigate the upgrades. However, I’m thankful to have a job.
I had to park in a different lot at work, and I’m probably going to forget, and walk out the wrong door. However, I am thankful to have a car.
I look nice today, and no one’s given me a compliment. Seriously, this is the most shallow complaint you will read all day today. I have on a tan and black sweater dress, opaque burgundy tights, ankle boots, and I look *good*. Stylish, even.
I don’t know, maybe you can’t give compliments in the workplace anymore.
Conversely, maybe I don’t look as good as I think.
However, I am thankful to have these clothes. And they are clean. And my boots were fixed by a shoe maker, so I didn’t have to go buy a new pair.
I am thankful that if I needed to, I could actually go buy a new pair.
I am anxious because I have a lot of work to do, and I have to leave work early to take my 9-year-old to her well-child visit. I am thankful I have a 9-year-old. And health insurance that covers well-child visits.
My younger daughter will be getting the flu vaccine (the mist) at the same time. She is going to be whiny about it. However, I am thankful I have an almost-7-year-old. And that my pediatrician’s office offers the mist. I won’t have to fight with them about shots.
I am thankful that my children are healthy enough to be immunized.
And you know what? Today is Pie Day, and I should just get over myself, because I am going to have dinner, wine, and pie with people I like!
On that note: What are your little problems today?
Red Pen Mama 