It's the Little Things That Matter...

Ahhhh...*satisfied sigh* Feeling very centered and at peace with the world today.
Yesterday was the Day From Hades...nothing seemed to go right, I was rushed, and I kept making stupid mistakes and having to do things over again. By the time I got done with work, I was frustrated, grouchy, and generally not-happy. Alex came to the rescue! He had to pick me up for work anyway, since we had Ballroom Dance Class last night. I requested chocolate (I hadn't had any for about four days, and I was really needing some), and Alex took me to Euphoria and got me a double-dark-chocolate truffle. I ate it all (he got his own ^_^), and immediately felt better. Heck, I felt better after the first bite. Neither of us were very hungry, as he'd taken me out to lunch so that I could get to work early (isn't he WONDERFUL?), so we went to Starbucks and got snacky stuff. I had a Chai latte, and that put me over the edge into Blissville. Sitting there with Alex, sipping Chai, nibbling a cheese pretzel, and looking around at the books (this Starbucks is in a bookstore), I felt sooo good. Sometimes, it just takes a couple of little things to make me happy. Alex is SO good to me. I've got to find something nice to do for him...his birthday's coming soon. I got his present, but I want to do more...unfortunately, I'm SO broke. *huggles Alex*
My parents are also very good to me. I went to them and explained how broke I am, how I need to pay for school, and how I want to pay for Alex's wedding ring all by myself. I showed them how much I make, how much I need, and how I can't afford life in general. Mom and Dad showed great benevolence and waived rent for me until I can pay off school and The Ring. My parents rock. There are definite advantages to living at home. *huggles parents* AND they feed me! ^__^v Gotta think of something extra-nice to do for them, too...
Today is more relaxed, and that's such a relief. The project I was working on yesterday is going to be finished today, and that makes me happy. People were pleased that I caught my own mistakes and pointed them out before they went too far. Life is good, and it's getting better. Of course, I do have homework this weekend. Phooey.
I still have many projects to do, but I'm trying to take life one day at a time. At least my friends have been patient with me (particularly those to whom I've promised pictures! Gomen nasai, Ari-chan!), understanding that my life is insane. Now, I have to think of something extra-nice to do for THEM, too! One day at a time, one THING at a time! Gah!
*happily sings along with the radio* I'm Hen-e-ry the Eighth, I am! Hen-e-ry the Eighth, I am, I am! I got married to the widow next door, she wouldn't have a Willy or a Sam! I'm her Eighth, old man, I'm Hen-e-ry! Hen-e-ry the Eighth I am! Second verse, same as the first!
And so on, and so on. Now that'll probably be stuck in your head for the rest of the day! Yay! Good, cheerful song!
In other news, I'm learning to say "No" to people. It's hard.
And now, I must turn my attention back to this chocolate-chip-cappucino muffin that awaits me. More later!