I had a real good day today. Smiled most of the day. I spent most of the day with Jeff doing this and that. I just got back from the credit union where I cashed my check. I also went to Radio Shack and paid my Sprint bill. I have rent left to pay, then all my bills will be caught up. I even managed to set aside some more money for a car and insurance. I got invited to the bar tonight so I might be doing that. It’s a chance for me to go out and drink and not have to drive so it’s tempting. I’d have to stay overnight in Clio at Jeff’s, which wouldn’t be all bad cause I have to meet the ex to get the kids in Clio Saturday morning. I’m going to spend most of the day at my brother’s house working on his addition. We have doors to hang, duct work to run, and breakers to install. The kids and I will probably end up going to a show or something before coming back up here. I am optimistic that we’ll have a great weekend.

I have been feeling great all week. Yesterday, I got a little frustrated waiting at the hospital for 4 hours. It took me 15 minutes to go to x-ray, get x-rayed, and then go up to the ortho clinic. From 1pm to 5pm I sat in the waiting room waiting to see the doctor. I talked to the doctor for no more than 5 minutes. He told me my foot was healing nicely (probably about 80%). He told me I don’t have to come back unless it gives me trouble. It still hurts now and then, especially in the cold, but I can live with it. The cold weather has caused my thumb to split at the end (like every winter). It’s feeling better, but again, it’s something I can live with. I haven’t been broke all week like usual. I haven’t had extra money, but I had enough to put a little away today out of my check.

My reading has been going well. I have picked up a lot of good stuff from the books I’m reading. I think they have helped my mood a lot this week. Especially waiting at the hospital. Usually I would have gotten angry and real irritated. Instead, I was mildly frustrated. People are asking me what’s going on with me because I am not grumpy or pessimistic like “normal”. I tell them I’ve been reading and they chuckle. I wish I would have starting reading these books years ago. Maybe then I wouldn’t have went through 2 divorces and the loss of several friends.

I am realizing that I have a lot to be thankful for and my life isn’t as bad as I think it is. Sure, things could be better, but, they also could be far worse. I am learning to look at the positives a lot more and the negatives a lot less. My situation is getting better. Things are turning my way. I will start full time work soon and get off unemployment. Better than that, I won’t be sitting around feeling sorry for myself and being bored. I have been very busy this week and I think that helps my mood a lot too. I miss being on the computer and playing my games, but life isn’t all fun and games. I am looking forward to the race at Atlanta this Sunday. I really like watching the Atlanta race, they always seem to be exciting. Maybe Kayla will watch it with me. I hope everyone has a great weekend.