Have you ever had any of those days where you just want to crawl into a ball and escape reality?
One of those days where every phone call you get seems to bring more and more bad news?
Where you are in utter disbelief that these terrible things are happening to your family?
Well, that was today for me.
I’m sorry for being so negative right now, it’s almost Friday, and yet I’m sitting here with my eyes stinging from crying and exhaustion, and I’m at the end of my rope.
Today has been a tough day.
I sat down to write a post about how excited I was for this weekend, but it was so fake. It was so forced. I don’t have it in me to act happy and upbeat right now, so I’m not going to.
What did I do to get through the day?
I tied up my shoelaces, left my phone at home, and hit the pavement for a run. I blasted all my “powersongs” and turned off any negative thoughts. I focused on my legs pushing me forward… carrying on.
I hugged Bobby. I hugged my handsome husband so tight and let him take care of me.
I went for a walk…. to the liquor store to get a bottle of wine that I’m about to uncork and enjoy immensely. 
I wrote. First in my journal, and then on this dear little blog which I usually try to keep positive.
And of course, I bitched. I bitched a lot.
Tomorrow is a new day, and yes, all the issues that came along with today will still be there, but…. I will be prepared to face them.
For any of you out there going through something tough, just know that you are not alone. Do whatever you do. Help yourself through it. Be kind to yourself and have faith that things WILL GET BETTER.
“When things are bad, we take comfort in the thought that they could always get worse. And when they are, we find hope in the thought that things are so bad they have to get better.” – Malcolm S. Forbes
What helps you through tough times?
I hear ya girl. I’ve been having a few days like this lately. Yoga last night helped immensely! Feel better xoxo
Thank you! I hope things are looking up for you too
So sorry you had such a rough day before. I’ve been there.. I think we all have. You have a great outlook though – and are definitely right..tomorrow is a new day and things will get better! Keep your head up..and enjoy the wine!
Oh, I’m enjoying the wine!
we need to bitch and rant and run sometimes. i hate those days but I hope tomorrow is brighter for you!
Thank you so much Alex.
I am so sorry to hear you are having a tough day. You are right things will get better! Doing yoga helps me through tough times.
Yoga is a great idea! Maybe I’ll try that out for stress relief tomorrow. Thanks for the suggestion!
To get through tough stuff, I focus a lot of energy on one thing, like academics, running, family, yoga, etc. It keeps my mind off the bad stuff, even if it’s only for a bit.
Your so right Amanda. Ive been focusing my night on Tv
, but I’m going in to my classroom tomorrow to set up and keep my mind busy!
Thanks for being real! Sometimes it just helps to know we’re not alone in the yuck. An hour with a barbell and then a hot shower and glass of win usually helps me fight through a rough day. I hope tomorrow is looking up!
Thanks Cindy… I woke up with the sun and I’m already feeling more positive and ready to tackle it all.
I’m so sorry that you had a bad day. I might not know exactly what you’re going through, but I know the emotions that you’re describing. My blog has been a bunch of negative emotions recently, unfortunately. It never helps to be fake happy though; I appreciate when bloggers are honest!
Emily as always, your so right. Sometimes you just have to let it out and be real!
Tough days are inevitable, unfortunately… Posts like this make you seem so much more real… We all know it’s not always a day of sunshine
running and cleaning/organizing always make me feel better on tough days.. I can throw myself into something and i like to feel I’ve accomplished something!! Of course crying, bitching and wine drinking are always helpful too!! My mom always says to “sleep on it”… Sometimes it just feels better to be prepared to deal. I hope tomorrow is a better day!!
Thanks Brittany, it helps to know that the “real ness” is appreciated. I always worry that my readers want to read about happy things so I hesitate posting the bad. But your right, it is much more Real.
Thinking of u. Sorry about your tough day. Running calms me too.
Thank you
So sorry to hear your day has been so crappy but good for you to try and shake it every way possible. I usually exercise or when it’s really bad, yell into a pillow.
Ohhh good idea with the yelling into a pillow… I bet it relieves so much stress!
Just remember that you’re making an impact in those kids lives
Thanks for the sweet reminder Miranda!
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Bloggers are human, too.
It’s ok if you don’t feel upbeat and happy, it happens to the best of us! Life gets us down, but friends and family can pick us up!
Today is a new day, and I hope that you have a great weekend!
I think it’s wonderful that you were able to be honest with us, and not do a “fake” post. I haven’t read your recent post yet, but I’m hoping that your day had gotten 10x better. You are too beautiful of a person to be upset or stressed. Smile. Smile because you have a wonderful and carrying husband. Smile that you are near a liquor store to get yourself some wine. Smile because you had a nice run. Smile that you are alive for another day <3