Written 10/6/97 in the late morning...
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Sometimes I wonder why I have this unbelievable ability to go from very unhappy to cheerful and vice versa within minutes. Does this happen to others? I often wonder. I can't be that much of an oddball. Maybe it's a hormonal imbalance. For example, yesterday I woke up pretty cheerful. I talked on the phone for a bit, and got kinda grouchy. It had something to do with my mom reminding me that I don't drive. Transportation is just a bit difficult for me because of that. The bus system not only is inefficient, but downright scary in Kansas City. The taxi system is kinda high dollar, especially when they figure out you're not so sure where you're going...
"Oops! I guess I missed that turn back there!" while the rate continues to climb... Needless to say that's just one of my many little problems. I don't have huge problems, but just lotsa little ones... So I was scowling around with the radio on, and one of my favorite programs started. It's called Resurrection Sunday... it's mostly really strange 80's music. The DJ, who is a very nice guy, Joe Schmoe was taking requests, so I called him up and we talked for a bit. After I hung up with him, he played my song (Devo's We're through being cool! ) and mentioned me on the air. It was a little thing, but it cheered me up. So then I was working online on these many pages of mine, and I got into a productive mode. It was nice. I really like venting here. And by the way, why are you reading this? Please tell me. Mom sent me a message through the sometimes useful, and sometimes useless ICQ system asking me if I wanted to go grocery shopping. Yet again, I got into a better mood. We also went shoe shopping, in which I got a great deal on a very cute pair of sandal-like shoes. Mom hated them, but they're on my feet. Now I have food and shoes, my life is getting better. Can it get better? I think so... mom brought me back to my apartment, and proceeded to clean up after me! She did my dishes, cleaned the bathroom, etc. After Mom left, I hung out a bit and talked to a few of the people I'm beginning to call friends here in the apartment building. There's that one guy who I swear has a crush on me, and that cool old lady. She deserves a page devoted all to herself... hmm... I'll have to think on that... Basically my point is that it's the little things that can get you down in life, but many fail to realize the little things can cheer you up as well. |
And with that small epiphany, I'm set for a day of doing laundry! woo woo!
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