One of Those Days

I have found that the phrase, "It's been one of those days," usually notes a negative connotation where the person saying it has had a bad day filled with unpleasant coincidences or unhappy endings. However, "those days" could indeed be positive and enjoyable. There are so many types of days, each full of their own ups and downs. As a new mom, newer wife, and not so new teacher, I have had many of "those days." In fact, each day is "one of those days." This blog is dedicated to the every day activities that make up the days the are included in this incredible journey called life.

Today was one of those days where I, once again, realized how much a girl needs her friends. It has been a haphazard, up and down sort of week. It began with my husband, Landon, and I not being able to keep our food in and our 9 month old, Olivia, not being able to push anything out. That progressed into both Landon and I having to take off some work, put in some weird hours to make it up, and finally, ending the week with all three of us in decently good health, after a few visits to the doctor- we're new parents- so sue us. I was exhausted.

Today, I was able to meet up with a dear friend from college, Hannah. We met up at the mall and she and I, pushing my little lady, Liv, set off on a refreshing turn 'round the shopping center. The walking and blatant people watching (I need to learn to do this much more stealthily, but, such is life) was relaxing and entertaining. We heartily agreed to take some of the samples off of the trays of the food-hander-outters in the food court with no intention of buying any. We let the ladies of Bath and Body Works put apple-berry-banana-I-have-no-clue-what-other-fruit-you-can-shove-in-this-concoction lotion on the back of our hands because apparently its not kosher to put it in ones hand. We had a nice guy who told us his life story of growing up in India try to sell us some rather potent smelling hair product. It was fun- the closest we will even become to being a celebrity and have squads of professionals to help us out.


The best part was grabbing a coffee and just talking. Letting off some steam. Talking about things that weren't school related. I love my job, but its nice to get away every once in awhile. Laying my heart out without fear of judgement or gossip. It was therapeutic. Liv was giggling at another stroller-bound baby and we all parted ways, hearts lighter. Friends are so vital. Friends who let you be you. Friends who remind you that your value does not lie in your job, salary, degree, weight, or anything else that is inconsistent and unimportant. Friends who make you laugh and, for a time, forget the worries of life. It was one of those days where I was, much like in high school, so thankful for an afternoon at the mall with my friend.