When I was teaching elementary school one of my favorite books to read to my class was "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" by Judith Viorst. Whenever Alexander would complain his mother would respond, "Some days are like that, even in Australia". I use that line all the time. Most people have no idea what I'm talking about, but it's a good reminder to myself. Some days it really does feel like all the lights have gone out and nobody's home. It's good to remember that some days are simply like that - even in Australia - for everyone everywhere. It's not only a comfort to myself to know that I'm not the only one who feels weak and vulnerable at times. It's also a good reminder to me when I come across someone who treats me unkindly or seems distant or distracted. I try to remind myself that maybe their just having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad, day and they don't know that some days are like that - even in Australia.