becoming a happy adult in a sunny sustainable world.
…Very Bad Day.
Ok, the whole day wasn’t bad. But the end of it was bad enough to probably be my worst day since starting this new job. Or becoming a lawyer (save the day I got laid off, or…maybe including it). I’ve read enough about what could happen to me if I talk about this stuff on the internet (see also, “evil unfair witch“) and thus have been successfully scared into be cryptic to the point of nothing making sense.
But, let’s just say, I got my ass chewed out in open court twice in an hour for two things that I had ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH. I may have subsequently spent some time crying in the stairwell of the courthouse. And, I don’t cry. But, these were tears of rage for having such vitriol (seriously, only way to describe what was said) spewed forth at me for something that I didn’t do. My supervisors know that, so it’s all ok. But, I must have been gripping my teeth so hard out of anger that I gave myself a splitting headache.
After dinner with lovely people…and wine…I’m ok now. But sleepy. (So much for my no alcohol until the marathon…)
BUT, I made it to swimming on Wednesday. And it was great. And I hope to make it there again tomorrow. Back with exciting and wonderfulness tomorrow.
A public defender super heroine by day, I am a cupcake baker extraordinaire by night. And come weekend, I am an IronPerson. I deal with an NPR addiction daily and I dream of one day having Carl Kasell on my answering machine. I strive to be the best fur-mommy I can be, and when I have time, I'm learning to be a grownup.
28 Responses for "Penelope and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good…"
Oh my goodness pen, I’m so sorry! I want to be a lawyer some day, but I cry very easily so I’m nervous to; I would definitely have been right there sobbing in the stairwell with you! I’m sure it had nothing to do with you; sometimes bad things happen to good people. We just have to forget it and move forward. I’m sure you are fantabulous at your job!
Oh I’m sorry about the bad day! And to get the yelling twice in a row… a headache was unavoidable, I’m sure. I’m hoping Friday is a better day for you and the beginning of a great weekend!
Wine was made to make people happy. Period. I’m almost giddy about the glass or two I will be enjoying tomorrow. So I’m glad you had people to enjoy it and dinner with after a long day!
Sorry you had a bad day!! I get yelled at often for things that (I don’t think) are my fault. It sucks! I hate it and it’s miserable and blah. Sometimes I vent, sometimes I cry. I try to tell myself that the person is just miserable and is taking it out on me…not that I always believe it.
I’m sorry you had a bad day! Yesterday was rough for me too – drinks with co-workers made it better. I would be scared to say anything too after reading those articles. Scary!
Sorry about the being yelled at…. especially when it wasn’t your fault, that blows. Sometimes you just need a little wine……
well, i cannot exactly relate
but can in so many ways
so i FEEL u on this
hang in there Pen
Sorry you had a sucky day. But I’m glad the swimming was good.
i’m sorry you had such a bad day. the next one will be better
i promise!!! xoxo
I don’t cry either BUT if I’m super pissed about something, I usually cry. I don’t yell and since I have so much emotion that needs to come out, crying is the result.
The person chewing you out in open court? Has issues. That kind of behavior isn’t about you it’s about them and their insecurities. No question that’s just shitty.
Blah, sorry about that awful day. Wine always helps to cheer me up though! Sometimes you just need a glass (or two or three or four)
Awww, so sorry about your day!
This just goes to show me that while every now and then I envy people with jobs other than mine, everyone has terrible, horrible, no good days. Hang in there girl, it’s FRIDAY!!
that sounds incredibly awful. i hate being blamed for things i didn’t do. like… that is just so unfair
so do you like swimming?? hang in there. new day new day.
((hugs)) today is a new day and will be better for sure. sending some good vibes your way!
Sorry about the bad day…sounds terrible! At least wine and dinner sound wonderful
And congrats on getting to swimming….I’m impressed!
Tears of rage are completely acceptable in that situation. Good food and wine are necessary!
I’m glad I don’t have to berate you for skipping your swimming workout, as you had asked us!
Awww, Pen! Sending you hugs and happy thoughts!!! Hoping this day goes better!
I’m sorry about the bad day
Tomorrow will be better
Oh honey…I am so sorry you had such a bad day! I hope the vino helped!!!
Hang in there…hopefully today is better and then you will have a great weekend!! Love you Pen!:)
That just sounds wretched. So I won’t dwell. BUT you made it through, and that is incredible. Also, this is kind of silly, but it gives you a new benchmark for the crap you can endure, and push on to see another day. Hokey, but true, I’ve found.
oh Pen, I’m so sorry! I hate it when that happens…especially when it has nothing to do with you. (((hugs))) hope you have a good weekend!
“I think I’ll move to Australia.” What a great book.
Guess what — YOU are great, too. What a bummer of a day, and I’m sorry to see that you were sad. I hope you can find some great mood-lifters (um, what?) to make you feel better ASAP. Brennan, be nice to your mama.
ohhh sending a virtual hug (and cocktail). i have totally had ‘crying in the stairwell’ days too! and it’s the worst to be reamed out for things that had nothing to do with you.
just think: YOU SWAM. you are home now. and you can hopefully not think about work for the next 2 days (i hope!). it will get better!
yikes that sounds like one hell of a day! but it’s the weekend now
. and you went swimming, always good!
keep your head up. your job is gonna toughen you like nothing else and years from now you’ll look back at this moment and think “was that me?”. I cried when I first started working as well cause people are d*cks and just YELL “you are an IDIOT. what is WRONG with you” on things regarding prescription insurance..UM WHAT?! yea. now I yell back or say “can you please leave?”.
So sorry to hear about your bad day! Your job sounds so intense, I’m so impressed with all that you handle. I definitely would just break down in tears every day if I were in your position.
Sorry you had to cry in the stairwell- crying at work is the worst.
Hope everything gets better for ya!
I HATE being yelled at, especially in front of other people. Im so sorry you had such an awful day!
I hope your weekend is awesome and makes up for it!
sorry bout your day…and i read that book to skylar all the time. and my mom read it to me, and you, my dear, can move to Australia where you wont get gum stuck in your hair
or chewed out in open court!
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