Please rush right to this link and watch this video…
Okay, well here’s the thing. I cried all morning, sobbed in fact making a pitiful list of heartbreaking overwhelming really serious stuff to talk to my therapist about. As I headed out to therapy my car window went down and would not come back up. I called Honda in a panic. They said GET IT HERE ASAP if you want to get it fixed today. I told them I was on my way to therapy which I couldn’t miss but then I would rush it RIGHT OVER.
I went through most of a kleenex box in therapy sobbing through the whole thing and then headed to the Honda dealership where it cost $441 and change to get the window fixed. I was absolutely flattened by the whole thing and beside myself.
Then I came home and I will admit, I poured myself a glass of wine and went straight to Facebook to look for the kind of funny animal videos that have saved me more than once. I found one and posted it and it tickled me all to bits BUT THEN a friend posted the above linked video and I still can’t stop laughing. PLEASE GO WATCH IT!
Someone close to me was also having a very hard day. I just told her that I was about to post a short, funny video in tonight’s blog post and I wanted her to watch it. I said henceforth when either of us was having a hard day we could report that the way the day had gone it surely felt like someone “nibbled our nobble.” It surely is EXACTLY how I felt but now I just can’t stop laughing.
You know this whole blog experiment was about the search for happiness. I was prepared, in my mind, to write yet one more, God help me, blog post about the horrible, heartbreaking, day that I sobbed through and all the things that went wrong. Now suffice it to say that my nobble got nibbled but unlike the balloon in the video I think I will survive. But dang it hurts to have your nobble nibbled. Thank God for videos like this. This one saved me. I hope if you’re having a hard day it will help you too.
Guard your nobbles, and beware of squirrels. Where I live they are everywhere! I had no idea what havoc they could really wreak. But I still can’t stop laughing. And I am going to save this video to watch every time I have a day like this. 
The Experiment ~A 365 Day Search For Truth, Beauty &
Happiness: Day 1 ~ Introduction To The Project
“Do or do not. There is no try.”
Yoda
Oh, Maitri. I wish we lived close by. I would give you a strong hug and pray that God would lift your sorrow and leave you with peace. Blessings, Marge:)
Thank you so much dear Marge. You are so dear. Please hold me in your prayers. I really need them right now. And a gentle hug to you…
Oh dear Maitri, so sorry for your sobbing day. I know, these days are so painful. I hope you got some help in therapy. Dang about your car window. What a shock to have to put out that money when you aren’t prepared.
But I am glad you found that cute video with those critters puffing at each other like little kids. Then the other one with the squirrel is hilarious.
Going on the internet looking for funny stuff when I feel bad has helped me so much. That’s why I created my fun page. It helps me and hopefully others too. It’s like its own therapy.
I hope you are feeling better dear.
Oh and I LOVE that graphic you put up. I think I’m going to use it someplace fun.
Much Love, Jean
Thank you dear Jean. These are really hard times and it looks like I may have to go back on some low level medication for anxiety, not xanax, I have that for emergency back up as needed but I’ve been off all medication almost since the beginning of the year except a rare pill in crisis. Those crises are getting more frequent and need to be managed. I have a call into the doctor now. It helped to laugh but today is another day and I need help.
Glad it made you smile,
Love,
Maitri
Oh, goodness, I understand those days that just seem difficult.
And people would think I have a perfect and blessed life, but I still struggle (often) with down times, too.
I’ve been trying to visit with all of my real-time friends while I’m back in Asheville for two weeks, as well as doing all the travel prep, going to a 2-day gardening symposium, etc. What was I thinking? It’s a bit much, but all is good.
Thank you for your understanding and kindness Lisa. These have become such hard days. I didn’t want to have to go back on medication but it looks like I may need a little bit. My anxiety is getting worse and I know all too well where that can lead. We’ve got to be vigilant about self care. Take care of you and don’t overdo and have a wonderful time in Germany.
Love,
Maitri
Maitri,
You cannot imagine how happy your blog made me. I thought about you all day. I worried about you, knowing it was a hard day for you. I saw what happened with your car. Then I read your blog and saw how you turned this day around! Goodonya!!!! 😍
Yes, days like this try our souls. They turn us inside out. There is something powerful that happens when we rise above, take that breath and find something to laugh about.
You know what you have? A power. You use it for good. You share your trials and your victories – and those victories taste SO sweet to us that follow your journey.
Today was rough, but you rocked it. You kicked ass and I am glad. Not all days are easy for sure, but today, you got through it with a smile and some laughter. And that makes me happy!
Thank you for sharing so much of yourself!
Rest easy, Maitri. ❤️
Thank you for your kind words Maggie, you are so dear. Finding something to laugh about helped but I had also taken xanax which I only use on an as needed basis rarely but that’s really how I got in better shape. I’m having a harder time than I should these days and trying to manage it. Things like the car on top of rough therapy is almost too much. Fortunately the day ended better but the struggle is real and I’m trying hard to manage it. Please hold a good thought for me honey.
Love,
Maitri
I know that every day can be a very real struggle. You are moving in a good direction by managing your care. Please give yourself credit, though, you know what you need to care for yourself. So many people ignore their needs. I hope you do not think I was downplaying what you are going through – I wasn’t. I just believe we need to hang onto every ounce of positivity we can. You are never far from my thoughts. ❤️ I pray today is a better day. 🙏🏼
Thank you dear Maggie, I appreciate you thinking about me, you are very dear. And I know you weren’t downplaying anything honey. Some people have down days and they are hard, but others of us have had a lifelong struggle with mental illness and this has to be carefully monitored. A little over a year ago the Mobile Crisis Unit had to be called I was so bad. I don’t want to ever go there again.
This was hilarious 😂 😂 ! I’m glad you found something to give you a good laugh. Hugs and I hope to catch up soon xoxo
Hey Bekah sweetie, it’s so good to see you here. And yes it helped to have something to laugh about for a little bit. I just texted you, hope we can meet at our regular time tomorrow. Love you honey….
Yikes. Big sticker shock!!! But once again laughter to the rescue! Sending latte love!
Xoka
Hi Katya honey, and yes, it was a terrible shock indeed, and it was good to have something to laugh at, but I was able to laugh with meds onboard. Waiting for a call back from my doctor. Looks like I need more sustained help.
I hope you have a lovely time in Maine. I love you…
M. xoxox
Sending you a big hug, Maitri. I just saw a beautiful blue dragonfly in our garden and immediately thought of you. xxx
Thank you so much for telling me Jenny honey, that is lovely… 🙂