How do you make lemonade again??
Well today I officially had a breakdown. It was about 30mins of tears and desperation, but then I found myself in Chapters.
As some of you may know, I do not have a car. It is becoming increasingly inconvenient since I avoid taking the bus like the plague or Swine Flu. So today I am on my way to Barrie for a dentist appontment tomorrow morning. Tonight it's hang out time with one of my special lady friends, Katie. So I arrange for Jasmine to be looked after this evening so I don't have to bring her along, and I'm running pretty much on time today. I leave the house giving myself 50mins to get to Yorkdale bus terminal to transfer up to Barrie for the 220pm bus. I get off the bus at Yorkdale at 218pm. Closed lane of Dufferin slowing down traffic. I'm RUNNING through the parking lot and mall to try and catch the bus, but by now it's 222pm and, in my limited experience, the GO bus is very punctual. I finally stop running. I'm panting, and accept defeat. I'm told the next bus is at 315 but with a 40min layover in Newmarket. I just cannot bear the thought of this. I'm close to tears. No no no this can't be!! Goddamnit HOW have I found myself running through the mall like a maniac for the 3rd time in a row!! I somehow always manage to miss the Barrie bus! Brain, emotions and period hormones are racing. I break out into tears trying to be discreet, txt my boyfriend to call me and head for more privacy outdoors. I have my meltdown with poor Andrew on the line. I'm so FUCKING pissed off that that fucking Dufferin bus was late!!! And I'm so pissed off with my employer causing me shit and not paying me on time - drama I've been dealing with for weeks. It all comes crashing down, I'm pissed off at my job and missing the bus was the straw that broke the camels back. After a good cry, I recoup myself, bum a smoke from an unfriendly Asian guy, have a couple puffs and head into Chapters. I know Starbucks is right upstairs. For once, I don't think food will cure Debbie Downer. Well that's good. I end up finding a Christmas prezzie and a book by the Dalai Lama on Buddhism. Perfect - I've been wanting to learn more about this or a while now. And it was only $5.99! Bonus. My day is starting to pick up with a couple deals. I make my way to the bus terminal to buy my ticket an low and behold there is the Greyhound about to depart for Barrie!! For $10 more I can get there in a hour instead of three! Hurray!
After arriving in Barrie, I realize the sun is still shining to create a beautiful sunny warm day and all is well in my world at this moment. I have a great friend and a glass of red waiting for me. Thank Goodness for friends!! Friends and family, of course. They help us through the hard times when we can't make it out alone. Love y'all!
As some of you may know, I do not have a car. It is becoming increasingly inconvenient since I avoid taking the bus like the plague or Swine Flu. So today I am on my way to Barrie for a dentist appontment tomorrow morning. Tonight it's hang out time with one of my special lady friends, Katie. So I arrange for Jasmine to be looked after this evening so I don't have to bring her along, and I'm running pretty much on time today. I leave the house giving myself 50mins to get to Yorkdale bus terminal to transfer up to Barrie for the 220pm bus. I get off the bus at Yorkdale at 218pm. Closed lane of Dufferin slowing down traffic. I'm RUNNING through the parking lot and mall to try and catch the bus, but by now it's 222pm and, in my limited experience, the GO bus is very punctual. I finally stop running. I'm panting, and accept defeat. I'm told the next bus is at 315 but with a 40min layover in Newmarket. I just cannot bear the thought of this. I'm close to tears. No no no this can't be!! Goddamnit HOW have I found myself running through the mall like a maniac for the 3rd time in a row!! I somehow always manage to miss the Barrie bus! Brain, emotions and period hormones are racing. I break out into tears trying to be discreet, txt my boyfriend to call me and head for more privacy outdoors. I have my meltdown with poor Andrew on the line. I'm so FUCKING pissed off that that fucking Dufferin bus was late!!! And I'm so pissed off with my employer causing me shit and not paying me on time - drama I've been dealing with for weeks. It all comes crashing down, I'm pissed off at my job and missing the bus was the straw that broke the camels back. After a good cry, I recoup myself, bum a smoke from an unfriendly Asian guy, have a couple puffs and head into Chapters. I know Starbucks is right upstairs. For once, I don't think food will cure Debbie Downer. Well that's good. I end up finding a Christmas prezzie and a book by the Dalai Lama on Buddhism. Perfect - I've been wanting to learn more about this or a while now. And it was only $5.99! Bonus. My day is starting to pick up with a couple deals. I make my way to the bus terminal to buy my ticket an low and behold there is the Greyhound about to depart for Barrie!! For $10 more I can get there in a hour instead of three! Hurray!
After arriving in Barrie, I realize the sun is still shining to create a beautiful sunny warm day and all is well in my world at this moment. I have a great friend and a glass of red waiting for me. Thank Goodness for friends!! Friends and family, of course. They help us through the hard times when we can't make it out alone. Love y'all!
You had to miss your bus. So you could get the book on Buddhism. It's your time to evolve and find your balance. :)
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