One of THOSE Days

You know it's going to be one of THOSE days when ...

-There is snow. Snow. And much MORE snow.

-You have to shovel the back walk so the dog can "go" ... only to discover (as you are shoveling) that he "went" in the last three places you just stepped.

-You punch a finger through those new expensive hose you just bought, as you are putting them on.

-Much to your surprise (three hours into your day),you discover your new hose and your jersey skirt have explored new heights of static cling ... on your backside.

-You skip breakfast because you have a morning appointment at Starbucks (you're visualizing a Venti black iced tea and piece of marble cake). Then your appointment cancels at the last minute.

-'Stink' has been redefined with the diesel-powered backhoe that has been running for 48 hours outside your office window. (And you left your inhaler at home.)

-You forgot to go to the grocery store. You forgot to pack a lunch. You forgot to go to the ATM. You're snowed in at work. (with Eau de Diesel) Today's menu items: pretzels and starlight mints.

-Your downtown meeting runs late. You get behind the extra cautious (20 mph) driver who is apparently embarking on his inaugural drive on snowy roads. You grind your teeth while repeating "I have compassion. I have compassion" and trying to make it to the parent/teacher conference on time. You come in late and take the only seat left in the room. The one next to your son's ex-girlfriend's snarling mother.

..................or the same day could be one of THESE days ................

-You notice the sun is finally shining today.
-Your co-worker surprises you with a tiny wreath of dried roses & statice.
-It's clear that those hose were suffering from a manufacturer's defect.
-You find a miniature Hershey's Dark Chocolate bar in your purse.
-You get to leave the office (and the stink) for two afternoon meetings downtown.
-Since you're running late to your downtown meeting anyway, you drive through Starbucks to get an iced tea (since you didn't get one earlier).
-You didn't need marble cake for breakfast, anyway. (Think RESOLUTIONS!)
-Three friends come up to hug you at your meeting... making any meeting and any day worthwhile.