...Today...?

There are several types of "Days". There are "Good Days", "Bad Days", "Meh Days", "Eh Days" (not really different from "Meh" days, other than that the individual chooses whichever one to say, so really, they're interchangeable!), "Worst-Day-Of-My-Life Days", "Horrible Days", and then there are "One-of-Those Days".

Today was "One-of-Those" days. You know what I'm talking about. It's not exactly a bad day. It's just that nothing seems to go your way. And when it does, it does not last for very long. I suppose you could also refer to it as a "Roller-Coaster" day. Up, then down, then up, then really down, then up and evens out. Which is essentially what happened to today. It started when I woke up. For some insane reason, I woke up early, fell back asleep, woke up to my alarm, turned it off, fell back asleep, then woke up again late for class (the real irony here is that "that" class is part of the reason for why I'm even writing this blog. Though after today, I probably would've blogged anyway.), and it all sort of cork-screwed, went up, went down, and all around from there.

I mean, classes went well, I thought. Had a Greek test; I think I did well on it. Intro to Philosophy also went well (still have an assignment to do....>_>...). And Creative Writing....well...I was late, as mentioned earlier.

Work didn't go as well. First of all, I'd like to make it very clear that I was doing my job. I was getting things done. It's just that I feel as though our manager is slightly.... finicky. First, we are told one thing. Given semi-clear instructions, which we go about doing as best as we can interpret them, only to have him later come by and say that we've been doing it all slightly wrong and that this how we are actually supposed to be doing it. Only to have him come to us a few days later and ask us what the heck we're doing (<----Cue Facepalm here).  I mean, I'm only one person! There's only so much that I can do in THREE hours time! Granted, I have already had a few "misunderstandings" with him (and a couple student managers), but the remaining issues are because of continuing issues. Seriously, why make checklists, order them, and structure them the way they are, only to come by later and say, "Hey, this is what it actually means." .....GRRRROOOOWWWLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!  .....Sorry....It's been a long, very frustrating day, and I'm glad that I am now sitting in my comfy chair, shoes off, and relaxing/distressing/unwinding.

That all said, there is one thing that I love about "One-of-Those Days". They are just perfect days to write! Writing just seems to come so much easier when you've been stressed out, frustrated, ect. You're emotions runs high, making them easy to focus into a single focal point, which you can then aim into whichever direction you want. For example, this blog was mostly able to help me just vent. Get it all out there. And now I feel a lot better!

Of course, it also helped that I have a lot of awesome friends at work! For example, the student manager (not the "head" manager guy) constantly said that I was doing a great job. Which I honestly needed today. I was sooo close to throwing in the towel, clocking out, walking out the door, and never looking back. And that's saying something! I'm no quitter. I just don't quit, even when I probably should. This has led me into several troublesome situations and spots, but I think I'm finally learning about this: sometimes, you just have to throw in the towel. It's not really always a "defeat", and I feel that it can be healthy. However, I also feel that by going through difficult "challenges", I can test myself. Strengthen my resolve. Ect.


Well, OK! I think I'm done ranting now. I think I shall do some writing, then curl up in bed, and just sleep. And actually go to Chapel tomorrow. So, Fare Thee Well!!!