Sometimes I like to go home for lunch and watch reruns of The O.C. at noon. I put my feet up, reheat last night’s leftovers and see what Ryan and Seth are up to. The best is when I have left over Chinese food that I can eat cold, from the carton, while I watch teenage drama. Don’t judge me.
On my ten minute drive back to work I realized I had a flat tire…because the car gods hate me. So there I was, calling CAA yet again to have them come help me out. CAA told me it was going to be a 2.5 hour wait so while I cursed my terrible luck with cars, I called one of the guys from work to come get me. When CAA did get there was a slow leak somewhere, it had to be taken to a garage to be resealed etc.
So there I was, annoyed by the car again, late for my afternoon meeting, thinking of the errands I needed to run, and in search of a chauffer to drive me to the mechanic/home and just pissed off with all cars in general when I got an email that put everything into perspective for me.
A family friend of mine has twin daughters, they are sixteen months old as of last week. One was diagnosed with leukemia yesterday.
15 responses so far ↓
brandy // December 23, 2008 at 8:24 pm |
Oh geez Ruby! I’m so sorry to hear this. What a rotten piece of news to get, and during the holidays to boot. My thoughts are with them and you (!) as they deal with this.
Also? This post has reminded me to count my blessings. And check the air in my tires.
Zen // December 23, 2008 at 11:53 pm |
I’m sorry to hear about your friends. Lately I find myself whining about my job, my cold from hell, etc. but then I remembered that my childhood friend was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She was scheduled for surgery today and it definitely puts everything in perspective these days.
isheeta // December 24, 2008 at 5:02 am |
wow. that would definitely put a lump in my throat.. but i’d prefer a lump in my throat than using the car as a punching bag to put things in perspective.
geekhiker // December 24, 2008 at 6:09 am |
Funny how life has a way of doing that sometimes. So sorry to hear of your friend’s bad news. Hopefully the early catch will have a positive outcome.
skcitygirl // December 24, 2008 at 6:30 am |
oh my god. i don’t comment very often. that news hits me where it hurts. i’m so sorry. i am so so sorry.
Kyla Bea // December 24, 2008 at 2:27 pm |
Those moments make me feel like such a relentless idiot for being upset about the small things. I hope your friend and her babies are doing alright with the news. I’m so sorry.
Ruby // December 24, 2008 at 3:17 pm |
Thank you for all your support and well wishes, it made me realize how small my worries and aggravations are in comparison and to be grateful for all the good things in my life.
saintseester // December 24, 2008 at 3:36 pm |
I am so sorry to hear about your friend’s child. You are right, real problems put our everyday anxieties into the proper context.
B // December 24, 2008 at 5:48 pm |
Yes that is perspective indeed. My thoughts and prayers are with the babies and family
Nina // December 26, 2008 at 6:38 pm |
wow
KennethSF // December 26, 2008 at 8:41 pm |
Once in a while, it’s good to get a reminder that our troubles, no matter how insurmountable they may seem, are trivial compared to what some people are going through. Thanks for sharing it!
Cheryl // December 27, 2008 at 10:07 pm |
Perspective is good, but this one comes at such a price. I’m sorry for you and your friend. Sending good thoughts and happy wishes.
Rachel // December 29, 2008 at 4:56 am |
I’m so sorry to hear about your friend! What terrible news. Things like that really do put things into perspective.
Dayngr // December 29, 2008 at 7:23 pm |
Perspective is everything isn’t it? Nevertheless, whatever we have going on always seems tragic and dramatic because we happen to be right in the middle of it. There are always others with bigger burdens to bear. It’s important to try to always remember that when the chips are down.
Kathryn // December 30, 2008 at 6:07 pm |
1. would NEVER judge for watching the glory that is the OC (especially while enjoying cold Chinese food forim the carton – genius!)
2. so sad to haar about your friend – sending good thoughts their way
life really does have a way of forcing perspective on you at times, doesn’t it