Yesterday was one of those days.
Yesterday was one of those days where important things break, other things fall apart, and you’re compelled to self soothe with tuna melts, french fries and beer… and a prayer or two… or three, or four.
The day started off with such promise. I decided to take in the sweltering Los Angeles afternoon while reading these two new cookbooks….
I was also going to write a little something to you. Here on this blog. Using the very computer this little blog was born on.
I love this computer. I also love to make lists on note pads with hearts… duh.
My computer had other ideas.
Maybe this had something to do with the fact that I accidentally knocked my computer off my couch armrest and onto the concrete floor. Maaaaaybe that had something to do with the above panic sign. Probably. Dangit. My bad.
Super frustrated with myself, I took an angry nap. I woke up with a headache. Not awesome.
I tried to get over myself. Nobody likes a brat.
I sat on the edge of my bed, closed my eyes and thanked the good Lord for blessing me with a computer that allowed me to connect with all of you silly people and to create a freakin’ career for myself. I owed the man some serious thanks. It made me feel better.
Then…
… my coffee table fell apart.
No joke. Just totally collapsed.
Yes- I have a crap-ton of stuff on my coffee table.
Yes- among that crap-ton of stuff is a giant whisk… on my coffee table. Yea.
I didn’t scream. I wasn’t upset. I’m not sure I was even surprised. I just picked up my camera, took a few pictures and then cleaned up the mess.
This time my prayer for the good Lord was to thank him for sparing my grandmother’s milk glass cake stand from breaking. And I ended the prayer with… Really? I mean… reeeaallly!? Geeez!
Know what turns the tide?
Tuna melts. French fries. Beer… and realizing that your tiny glass spoon was also spared in the coffee table wreckage. Also very important: friends with extra computers. Thank you.
Today is better. Today is muuuuch better.
melanie
joythebaker, i heart you. i hope that your day is going better. i know you make my days better by posting the insanely good recipes that you share with us. :)
Crystal
Yesterday, I had to ask a delivery driver to move his truck off the disabled access ramp so I could enter my office building (I’m walking with a cane due to a knee injury and can’t walk up stairs. This is after I had to park in the absolute farthest spot from my office in the lot. THREE HOURS later, a coworker told me my shirt was on inside out. Then I realized I’d forgotten my lunch. Oh, I so feel you… I really do. I had pie for lunch. It made everything better.
David
Sending you happy thoughts and a hug.
Ginny
About seven weeks ago, I spent my morning asking to be shown a way out of a serious spout of bad luck. That afternoon I was involved in a four-car crash on the interstate at 20 weeks pregnant. My first reaction was much like yours – Really? I mean, really? And now I can say, 28 weeks into my second pregnancy, I know what he was trying to tell me. He was showing me a way out. Just not how I expected it.
Hang in there. Thanks for being you.
Tonya
Hey Joy-
I’m sorry about your tragedy. I mean really I know what that is all about. But, I think you missed acknowledging your other blessings. Those two cookbooks-I mean you get to enjoy the view before most of us can and how exciting and terrific is that? Pretty terrific. There, you have a terrific glimmer in your day. Be blessed!
Ethan @ http://tastesbetterwithfriends.wordpress.com/
Only you could turn your day into an entertaining entry. On the positive side…at least the things that broke are replaceable:)
Loreena
No matter how bad a day is, life always gets better! At least you still have your mad baking skills. That definitely is another prayer of thanks right there!
Sandy@sandysbakingmemories.com
1st – I’m glad today is a better day! 2nd – you probably shouldn’t keep your grandmas cake stand on the coffee table, just sayin’. 3rd – Is that really a teeny tiny spoon?!?!
Have another beer and celebrate the good day!
Foodiebia
Thank goodness your camera survived that rough day! Hope Wednesday treats you better.
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday
I hate to laugh at your misfortune as I’m not sure you’re yet reached the state where this series of events can be considered laughable, but the fact that you watched your coffee table collapse is hilarious.
Where did you buy the defective table? I’m in the market for a new one and I’d like to know what shop to avoid. :P
Theresa
3 cheers for finding the blessings in your eer, falling apartness? Glad today is better! :)
Darlene
Hey Joy, I guess it’s one of those days that when it rained, it poured. I have the exact same milk glass cake stand, I love it, and I’m glad yours survived the fall. Smile!
Em
I took pictures of my last disaster too. Well, it wasn’t a disaster, it was my expensive Jamba Juice smoothie ALL over my kitchen floor and fridge when it fell out of the freezer door. I decided why not document the terrible mess.
Glad today is a better day! Flowers and a cup of tea make my bad days better.
Ashley
Aw that really sucks. :( Happy to hear today is better for you and that your grandma’s cake stand was okay!