Today was just one of those days. You know the kind I mean. Where somehow you feel out of sync and bumbling up against everything instead of gracefully going with the flow. Goats didn’t cooperate when I wanted to get some hooves trimmed. A strange smell was coming out of the refrigerator that was driving me so crazy I couldn’t stand to be in the kitchen where I usually spend so much time. Jeff didn’t smell anything and couldn’t figure out what in the world I was talking about. Was in a rush to get errands run in town because I wanted to make it to the feed store before they closed for lunch. Rushing is never a good idea for me, I like a slower steady pace and get totally stressed when I’m trying to hurry too much. I was grouchy. Didn’t really know why, but I felt irritable. Got to town. Ran errands. Tried to use our Shell credit card at the wrong gas station, duh. Had to drive across town to the other one. Went to the grocery store. Checked out all my items and opened my wallet to pay. Realized that I forgot the money at home! I asked the lady if I could leave my items, go home and get my money and come back. She said yes. I hurried out of the store, trying not to cry until I got to the truck. Then I really let it out. I cried as loud as I wanted to and it felt fantastic. I cried out of frustration and just because i felt so good. I was feeling a little sorry for myself, but the weather was so beautiful, it felt a shame to be so down on such a pretty day. Then I drove 20 minutes home. When I walked in the door Jeff came over to me and immediately asked me what was wrong. I thought I was done with all my crying, but the tears came out again as I told him my whole crazy story about going to town. He gave me a big hug and immediately I felt so much better. It’s amazing what a hug can do. I got the money, got back in the truck and was in a much better mood as I headed back to town. I got my bag of groceries and the lady was really understanding. She said someone else had the same thing happen today.
When I got home Jeff made us some delicious tostados, I was very hungry by that time. Then I fed all the animals early. I took every single item out of the refrigerator, and scrubbed and cleaned the entire thing. I am happy to say it is sparkling and smelling good. The mystery smell has vanished. Then I came upstairs and relaxed in the bathtub for a long time, letting the day just wash away. I got into pajamas and ate some homemade soup. I’m planning on reading and going to bed early. And starting a fresh new day tomorrow.
I felt like sharing this story because I know so many of you can relate. And hopefully it will make you laugh the next time you’re rushing around and feeling grouchy.