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.
Wei-Wei
Well at least you’re being optimistic! I hope your tech issues get solved soon. I hate computer problems :(
Kat
If your MacBook is the 1st gen Intel processor (only from the first year of release), take it into the store. That generation has a known hard drive fault, and there’s an extended repair contract for them. Totally free.
Evan B
I’m not going to lie, I gave a little sad laugh when I saw the picture of your coffee table- mostly because I know exactly how that feels! Last night I went to work, whipped up a delicious batch of red velvet cupcakes only to realize I forgot to add the eggs..fail.
The Nerd
I had one of those days this week too, but you already know about that. Wanna know what made me feel better? Beer. No Fries. No tuna melts. Just beer. I told the waitress to keep ’em coming and she kept her end of the deal. Bless her. And bless you for finding a friend’s computer. Amen.
Silvia
The only good thing about such days is that they eventually end and then even the most boring day seems just perfect…
I would be lost too without my Mac, how is it going now?
XXX
joythebaker
You all are just as sweet as can be! Thanks so much for your kindness. I’m glad you’re around!
Jennifer McLean
Here’s hoping the computer fairy helps you get all the stuff off your old and well loved mac so you can love another, newer mac. Keep up the good work of thankfulness, good girl. :o) And hey, it’s not all bad… a new tech toy. Yippee!!
Best,
Jenn
BookBaker
Hey Joy,In my books, I think one can’t really appreciate the great days we have unless a bad day or two weren’t thrown in the middle.. :) Hope you’re having a great day today! :D
Elizabeth
oh man!!
well in all things give thanks @_@ hope you will have better days ahead!
Millie
Oh, Joy! I’m sorry! I hope it gets better for you! I agree – those days seriously suck! I too have ended prayers like you have. A good beer is a good end to a bad day, though. And cookies. =)
*HUG* from Alaska!
fierdous
today will be a much much better day!!!
biiiiiiiiiiiiiggggg Hugs and kisses!!!!!!
Jocelyn
Aww. I wish I could run over and give you a hug. Or maybe fire up another batch of tuna melts and french fries for you.
You’re Joy – you’re superwoman. You can do anything. Yes, even go past this tragedy. Hope you get the laptop to work soon.
Shannon @ bakeandbloom.com
Coming from someone who has been shat on by probably 30 birds, ripped wide open a skirt during a job interview, been bitten by a seagull (yes I have a bad time with birda), cut myself on a peice of pasta & required stitches, fallen out of 2 moving cars ect ect ect (I am seriously considering writing a dark sitcom about my life entitled “lucky me”) I can seriously relate to having a bad unlucky day. This too shall pass <3
Pat
Days like you had require a few Prayers; at the least they saved your Grandmother’s cake stand. …and your little glass spoon. Sad for your computer; I would be devastated if mine went away with all your recipes. I think i will do a backup….right now. Thanks for the wakeup.
Megan Gordon
Oh shit. I’m so sorry, Joy. Why do those things have to compound upon one another? When I first saw the picture of your mac, I gasped because I remember that little question mark folder well. Damn. Hate that! It’s like a bad stomach-sinking realization that (if you’re me anyway) you should’ve done like your smart friends and backed up your files…
But I hope it got better. I’m sure it did. Is In the Sweet Kitchen good? It’s on my Amazon list and I’m coming close to just buying it…worth it?
Happy sort-of-almost-Friday.
becky
Oh, have I had days like this!!!! I hope both are inexpensively fixable. I would have at the very least thrown a massive temper tantrum. I know this because I did throw one when my laptop got struck by lightning on the same day that a tree fell on my car and dented in the top of it. Thankfully I got over myself and can now look back and laugh. :)