Brace For Impact

So I know that I can be very pessimistic about my life. For some people it is hard to see that the glass is half empty! My roommate is a very optimistic person, which is great for her and I wish that I had more optimism in my life, but it always seems like I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop and it usually does with a big THUNK! Case in point I had an interview in Philadelphia, for a teaching position, which is a double-edged sword proposition. Anyway, my BFF's husband let me use a buddy pass to go which means flying stand-by that's fine I've done that before....

Well my flight was delayed so I didn't get to my 11:30 AM appointment until about 1:30PM since we landed late due to late flight crew. My car rental with one company was not usable since I only have a debt card they needed a credit card even though there website says they do take debit cards, but I was told if I had printed off the paper it would have told me they don't take debit cards. Why would I need to do this when the screen I'm looking at says they do take these types of cards. Anyway, I digress the company I ended up with held my bank account since I don't have good credit, and then to top it all off I took a wrong turn and I got lost along the way. The whole time I kept thinking this is why I feel the way I do and my roommate needs to be here to see this...I finally reached my destination for yes a 6 question interview, in which I believe I could have a job, but it would be like my Virginia experience basically. So then I had to get back for my return flight and of course I couldn't find a gas station anywhere to use for the rental. The time for my return flight was cut extremely close due to shuttle service and security in the airport (not that I'm complaining about security, but some airports really need to get some upgrades to provide a more efficient experience).

Anyway as I was telling the Crafter tonight about a magnet my roommate gave me for Christmas, that has a positive message on it it goes like this

Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
Look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. Think only of the best, work only for the best, and expect only the best. Forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. Give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. Live in the faith that the whole world is on your side so long as you are true to the best that is in you! ~Christian D. Larson

This has a very nice sentiment to it and I really appreciate it, however Crafty thought I said the magnet said Hang In There, which is a lot shorter of a saying and more applicable to me, to which my reply was it really should say Brace For Impact, which is really what my life is about! I am really trying to work on being more positive, but until then I think I will just keep my helmet in place cause sometimes the impact is really hard!