How to Make a Bad Day into an Extraordinary Day

I think that recently my posts have started sounding like a Self Help book. What do you guys think? Well.... if you need help I guess you're at the right place. If you want a good laugh, you're also at the right place.

Story time: Last week, Danielle and I were walking to school so we could have our "Wonderful Wednesday" party with the other teachers (we come to the school and watch a movie and have treats).

So, I was walking along, minding my own business when all the sudden I slipped. Not only did I slip, but I slipped right into some mud (probably the only mud puddle in Tehuacan during this time... I kid you not). My pants and hands were completely covered in mud.

Most people would laugh viewing this scene, but when it's you it's completely different because you have to worry what you're going to do next! Danielle found the humor in the situation and laughed the whole way to the school (we were still several blocks away). People in cars stared at me, people in shops laughed at me- it was seriously one of my most embarrassing moments.

I got to the school and the only thing I found in the drama closet to wear was a nurses outfit (not at all modest). I cleaned my jeans in the sink with dish soap and set them out to dry. I now think that experience was one of the most embarrassing and hilarious I've ever been a part of.

In case you didn't notice- there were a few miracles that happened:

1. I work somewhere that has extra clothes (sketchy as they may be)

2. I can wash my clothes at the school.

3. I work with girls that find the humor in everything (including sketchy nurses' costumes)

4. My jeans were completely dried before classes started (they usually take about a day)

5. I was headed to school early anyway

6. There was a mini doctor action figure on my desk that was put there the day before.

7. I laughed because I fell in the mud.

So, want to make an ordinary day into an extraordinary day? Count the miracles that happen!