Sad trombone.

One week into 26 and for the most part, things are great. My family has been blessed with a new Lil Baby (he's perfect!!!) and I've already made amazing memories with some of my closest friends.  Last night I celebrated a new engagement with another group of friends I hadn't seen in a long time, and then decided to take a night time stroll around the neighborhood I love so much. I walked to a book store, sat under a moon tower, and relished in my Austin summer night. It was lovely.

Unfortunately, my writing agenda and summer romance with Clarksville came crashing down this morning. I woke up early, had a miniture dance party, and realized I forgot my coffee cup in my car. I don't know why I was so stuck on using that particular cup, but for some reason no other cup would do. I went on out to retrieve my cup, and next thing I know I was trying to figure out why I had glitter and/or a broken disco ball in my back seat. (Remember I said I was getting my coffee cup. Don't you judge me.) Well it wasn't glitter or a mirror ball. It was my window, the little expensive odd-shaped one. How about some awesome for breakfast? 

After dealing with insurance and police reports, I finished getting ready for work and reminded myself of my "crap rule." This rule states:

"You can either look like crap, or you can feel like crap - NEVER BOTH." 

Honestly, I try to never look like crap, but we all have our moments. I also tried to remember my on "bumzville." This rule states:

"You have one day to be depressed, after that do something about it and get yourself out of that rut." 

You know, those rules are always easier to swallow when you are offering advice to a friend. I wanted so badly to lay in bed and slum. I felt completely violated and even though the scumbag took nothing, I felt robbed. Can I still go on night strolls and feel safe? Can I ever accidently leave a bag in my car? Can I trust the people around me? What happens around my home when I'm not home? I'm single, I'm 26, and if I needed could I protect myself? 

I might be pushing it, and honestly I hope that this was just some prank by a few bored kids on summer vacay, but what if it wasn't? 

Needless to say I tried extra hard to be chipper and keep lipgloss applied today, but my mind  was in a fog. I felt like crap and I'm hoping it wasn't too obvious. I also tried not to complain too much about my inconvenience because I know it could have been worse. I could have left my computer in the bag that was ransacked. I could have gone out to get my cup and realized my car was missing. So many other things could have occurred and even though it's unfortunate that I now have to re-budget, I am alright and safe. 

I feel it is important for me to literally write that out so I can reread tomorrow when I find myself wallowing in today biznazz. According to my rule I used up my one day in bumzville. 

Fingers crossed, we'll see how that goes.

~ A Charlie Gal

p.s. I had some good ideas to write about too. dahhh