AND…my hair smells like sausage.*

You know those days (weeks, months) that just go SOUR? It’s like, you wake up, the sky is red, you look out your window, there are flames, Earth is burning, it’s Hell on earth, and when you step out of your bed a shard of glass from a broken light bulb 2 weeks ago goes straight into your big toe and the bleeding is uncontrollable? (true story: happened to me yesterday)

OF COURSE YOU DO.

The truth is, we all have bad days, weeks, months. This week happened to be mine, it’s like I can’t think of anything GOOD that’s happened and to top it off, my hair smells like sausage (seriously, no idea why)*.

No biggy, it happens. And if nothing else, I’ve learned it’s ok to have these kinds of weeks. So this week my planets weren’t aligned right: the unicorns are on vacation, it’s too cold for the butterflies, the rainbows are taking a break…you get the drift! (aka: it AIN’T THIS).

So how the hell do you get through it? Well, I don’t know if I’ve mastered it. I’m no psychologist and I certainly haven’t mastered the “shiny happy” days myself, but with the help of a few close friends, I’ve been reminded: there are ways to get yourself out of your phunk! So here they are:

• Instead of being angry, make a joke of it. This is my best defense. Whenever someone does something that secretly hurts me or bothers me, I make a joke about it until I’m ready to be over it. This is helpful in concealing the fact that you’re actually really pissed. No one needs to know that the fact that you’ve joked about your leopard print sneaker is because you’re pissed that Sally and Sue made fun of you for wearing them (screw them, anyways). Just play it off like you think it’s funny too! And, in the process, you may even get a good laugh too to help stop the bad mood.
• Treat yourself to your FAVORITE meal. Whenever I’m in a bad mood, I got get a Gyro…it’s like my KFC or Ben & Jerry’s. Find something you LOVE and let that be the thing you treat yourself to when you’re upset. And, when the time comes, and you’re ready to bite someone’s head off: breathe, take a break, isolate yourself, and drive yourself to the store of your favorite item and treat yourself. Self-indulgence is the best way to get out of any funk (at least in my humble opinion).
• DANCE. You think I’m kidding (I’m not). If you really want to know: when I’m just really in the need for a good smile, I dance in my room, by myself. With no one around (and no one to judge (am I being judged right now? God I hope not)) you can forget about whatever and WHOEVER and enjoy the ill beats of Alejando.
• Exercise. Going for a run is my FAVORITE thing to do when I’m pissed. If I just need to blow off some steam..I just go for a run. It doesn’t have to be long, hell, you can sprint to the stop sign up the block. But for some reason, just a little sweat seems to wash away (at least temporarily) all the anger.
• Go for a drive. Nothing like rolling down the window and listening to some ILL JAMS. Sing your heart out, feel the wind in your fingers. Something about feeling like you’re the only person on EARTH just seems to make it better.
• Look at funny animal pictures. Seriously…never.fails! I always Google “funny animals” to give myself a good laugh. May I suggest THIS?

With that, there are certain things I feel like you SHOULDN’T do when you’re upset:

• DON’T make it a Facebook status: it just seems like a cry for help. DO find your best friend and talk to them, if they ARE in fact, you’re best friend, they’ll know exactly what to say to make you feel better.
• DON’T walk around sulking about it: it’s such a turn off to see someone with their tail between their legs. DO try to find some ways around that. Listen to some music and calm yourself down. Maybe you just need the day for yourself…it’s ok to do that you know.
• DON’T put the blame on others (unless it really is their fault). Don’t make excuses and put the blame on someone else, it’s not right. Realize that you’re not perfect, and sometimes you have bad days, it happens. DO try to think about what’s bothering you, and maybe try to utilize some of the tips I gave to help cheer yourself up!
• DON’T hold a grudge. Nothing is more unattractive than a grudge. If you’re mad at someone, if someone did something to bother you, talk to them!! It will make them and you feel better. Plus, if they really are your friend, they’ll sit down and listen to you in a respectful way.

I feel better already! But my hair still smells like sausage….

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