Nothing Can Bring me Down

Today has been full of surprises.

I woke up with a start this morning when I realized that I was about to drive my landlord's to the airport in my car which had an empty tank. I visited the gas station at about 5:30am.

After taking care of the airport runs, my short period of relaxation was ended with a phone call from ADT. The alarm had been set off at the house. Of course, this caused me to have to return to it and wait for the police who went in with me to verify no one had entered.

Once settled I reached in my purse and felt something wet. My water bottle had leaked out drenching everything in my bag.... including my camera case with my Powershot inside. It doesn't appear to be operational any longer.

While sifting through my mail I came across a curious looking envelope... it was a letter from a collection agency. Turns out my roommate didn't pay the last electricity bill the apartment. I was no longer living there, but the account was still in my name. Apparently I could have paid without penalty up until the 27th... but since I was gone for so long the letter sat there and my window of opportunity expired. My credit earns it's first scare.

Tack on the paper cut I got while cleaning out some files, and the toe I stubbed taking out the trash and you have the makings of a lousy day. BUT, it is not meant to be... I am so happy to be back in DC that I have let none of these things anger or even frustrate me. In fact, I was so excited about my hummus sandwich for lunch, and my accomplishments while cleaning, that I am prancing around like I just won the lottery.

I am so happy to be back in the city and to see friends again. I am relieved that my living situation has been resolved. I will be moving out when I want and I have an amazing place to live with wonderful roommates. I am excited about the New Year's party tomorrow and making homemade pizza. I am really looking forward to going to church this weekend. I can't wait to ride the metro.

Digital camera's are replaceable, credit can only get you so far... What can I do it about it now anyway? Peace, contentment, joy... those are the things worth dwelling on. Thank you JESUS!