Blech.

I am a relatively positive person. I hold most of my anger, disappointment, and unhappiness inside (or deal with it in a healthy nature), but unfortunately...it sometimes gets channeled towards those that mean the most to me. (Why is it that we take out our crappy attitudes on those who have nothing to do with it....okay, well USUALLY have nothing to do with it?) But sometimes, you just have to acknowledge when your day sucks. And today is one of those days. I feel like wallowing in it. In fact, my co-worker in the next cube and I have decided to have a pity party of two today. At least I have company.

Here's my laundry list of complaints:
It's frigid out.
My car sat out in a parking lot last night and my doors were frozen shut.
I had to wait until I was almost at work before I could really scrape all the ice off and the heater started to heat the car.
My hair reeks because I did not have time to wash it...so I don't feel professional looking today at my job.
I'm tired because I was worrying too much last night and I woke up early to go retrieve my frozen car.
I hate the "special project" I am currently doing at work.
I am ready to pop the next person who asks, "Is it cold enough for ya, eh?" (Seriously...WHY do people ask that? It is -7 with a wind chill of -25...It. IS. COLD. ENOUGH. PEOPLE. Do you want to move to Antarctica? Please do so, that way I won't hear your inane question of, Is it COLD enough for ya, eh!?!)
I'm hungry and don't want the lunch I brought.
iTunes charged me twice for the same album and I cannot figure out who to call or e-mail to get it straightened out.
...okay, I'll stop being a whiner now.

So now, I will be positive...to at least try and balance out my negativity a bit....I can still have a crappy day, but I do need to remind myself that I am blessed with many great things. Here's a good start:
I have an awesome sister who is also my best friend.
I have a roof over my head.
I, at least, have a car that works that I can complain about.
I have a working shower with hot water that I can wash my reeking hair in when I get home tonight.
I can always go to bed early so I won't be tired tomorrow.
My parents rock.
I have some absolutely wonderful friends and family.
My little dog, Maggie, adores me.
I have a job.
AND I have an iPod to use when those people who ask about the cold get to be too much.

There. I do feel better. That tactic can work. Now I just need to chant those positive things like a mantra today.

And of course, I can always fall back on my inner Scarlet O'Hara...because "after all, tomorrow is another day!"