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Turned My Bad Day Around

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16 Apr

Yeah, so today wasn’t the best day. Thank you all so much for your supportive comments on my laptop disaster post.

After my mid-run breakdown, I refused to stay in a funk all day and decided to turn it around. First, I made myself a healthy, delicious meal. I wanted to head straight to Yogurtland to console myself, but decided to put the treats on hold because of Easter. (Truthfully, I ended up eating a few 100 calorie packs of cookies later in the day.)

salad to go

I thanked my cat for killing a bee that got in our condo.

Vegas kills bees

He avenged my stinging!

dead bee

Then, I headed to my mom’s. I just needed to see family, eat “family” food and relax with people I love. I immediately raided the fridge. food at mom's

I decided to wash my car and my brother Michael, kept me company.

mike and car

Now my car is a much nicer canvas for my new RER bumper magnets!

RER bumper sticker

Good News! My day turned around because my mom has an extra laptop I traded for an extra TV we had! Score! And she had ridiculous amounts of guacamole from her avocado trees! Double score!!! I wiped that tupperware clean.

The final way I turned my bad day into a good one = spent time with my dogs. Hi Rox!

roxy

We all went a long walk. Ahhhh, it was cathartic. bayleafNow I’m cuddling up with a bowl of granola and Ben. It’s going to be okay 🙂

Right after tomorrow morning’s group run I am headed for a root canal – wish me luck!!!

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    1. Sarah says

      2011-04-17 at 1:25 pm

      SO glad your day turned around! How lucky your mom had an extra laptop!
      I wish I had an avocado tree, but im pretty sure being from NJ thats not going to happen any time soon :O

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    2. Jamie@everydaydolce says

      2011-04-16 at 8:42 pm

      I’m sorry to hear about your laptop! You know I once got stung by a bee while on a run, too…it stung me on my head and the bee actually got tangled in my sweaty hair! It was horrible…absolutely horrible, but I think I hit a 7:00 minute mile sprinting home afterward, lol…small victories 😉

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    3. Alexia @ Dimple Snatcher says

      2011-04-16 at 6:44 pm

      glad your day turned around 🙂

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    4. Amber K says

      2011-04-16 at 4:37 pm

      That is so cool that you have family to lean on when the going gets rough!

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    5. Maren says

      2011-04-16 at 4:31 pm

      good luck today Monica!!!!

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    6. Courtney aka ThatRunnerChick says

      2011-04-16 at 4:24 pm

      Guacamole will save any situation!!! And thank goodness for bee hunting cats. When our dogs find bugs, they just bat them around and try to play with them!

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    7. Annie says

      2011-04-16 at 3:26 pm

      I’m pretty sure guacamole can turn any bad day around! I hope your root canal is totally painless!

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    8. Brittany says

      2011-04-16 at 2:47 pm

      Total score for being able to turn your day around!! Family time is the best solution for a not so hot day! I’m glad yours were able to help you out.

      PS I love your bumper magnet. 🙂

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    9. Melissa @ TryingToHeal says

      2011-04-16 at 2:20 pm

      i’m so glad to see you were able to turn your day around! bartering is the one thing that will get us through life, trade and trade again! haha!

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    10. heidi @ runaroundaroo says

      2011-04-16 at 12:51 pm

      So glad your day got better! Love that your cat killed the bee for you…cats are just that good!
      That is a sweet deal you worked out with your mom, mom’s are pretty darn amazing!
      Hope the rest of the weekend goes good!

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    11. Kelly says

      2011-04-16 at 12:49 pm

      Mmmmm guacamole. I wish I had an avocado tree!

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    12. Holly says

      2011-04-16 at 12:37 pm

      Guacamole is the best dip ever!! And dogs always seem to know how to make you feel better
      Hope your group run goes well!

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    13. Miranda @ Working Mom Works Out says

      2011-04-16 at 11:54 am

      Good luck! I hope it goes smoothly. You’ll be done before you know it.

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    14. Christine @ Burning It Off says

      2011-04-16 at 11:39 am

      Good for you for finishing a bad day on a positive note. I find food, family and pets always do the trick when I’m having a bad day!

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    15. Katie @ cooklaughmove says

      2011-04-16 at 11:36 am

      Good Luck on the root canal!

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    16. alison says

      2011-04-16 at 11:35 am

      How awesome! I’m glad you were able to turn your bad day around….and score a laptop from your mom.
      Sending prayers and good wishes to you as you have that root canal today.

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