The Universe...

So, I was in this "poor me" mood on Sunday. I even had an entire blog about how miserable I was that day.

I didn't post it because I had to go to work.

On my way to work a friend called me. I sobbed to them on the phone and their advice was to clean up, look at myself in the mirror, and tell myself, "Everything is going to be okay."

The thing is, I did it, but without conviction. I looked at myself in the mirror and said, "You know what? Everything IS going to be okay." Figured that it couldn't hurt and who knows, it might even help.

You know what? It didn't help.

Until you see how the universe works in my world...

My friend from work asked me the moment I got in if I was okay, because I had been crying. Well, that started the crying all over again. Poor boy.

He handed me an empty film container and told me the simple truths about empty film containers: They are a replenishable resource, we will always get more. They are free. You can throw them easily at things that upset you.

The friend I was on the phone with earlier stopped by to see my face and see if I was okay and stayed with me for my break.

I got home that night and saw this on the door to my vanity. It says, "Choose with no regret."
The next morning, I saw this on the counter. A friend gave it to me in WI when I was feeling this exact same way. It says, "Never Look Back, Life is a Miracle Unfolding."

Then, I found this.

The friend that introduced me to the dragon is the same friend that said, "Everything is going to be okay," and that is how serendipitious my life is.

Lessons learned:

The friends that are worth keeping are the ones that aren't only there when things are pretty, but also when they are grey and sad and sometimes ugly.

The times when you think you are touching bottom are the best times to reach out and see if someone grabs ahold of your hand.

It's never as bad as it seems.

If you are lost, alone, empty, find the dragon.

The dragon is not as much fun without someone to giggle with.

Empty film containers hit objects in a satisfactory manner.

Everything IS going to be okay.