FOUND: How to Calm Down...

Yes, I wiki'ed that shit. I needed to calm down today... and Wiki solutionized it all for me! Thanks be to Wiki!

MY STORY... IT'S LONG... AND NOT EDITED... SO IF YOU HATE MY LONG STORIES... HERE'S YOUR CUE TO CLOSE THE BLOG

Today I woke up and had to deal with the fact that some F*ing A**hole vandalized my passenger window while I was at work last night. I scheduled to have a company replace it for $164... ugh. Well that company failed to show this morning, which forced me to book another auto glass repair service.... one that offered to do it for $117... Score!

So I am jazzed that I just saved myself some dosh, and BAMMM. The worker-bee takes a chunk of plastic out of my handle... Now, I like this guy... but I am thinking he is hoping I don't notice.

well, I DO. I hate confrontation, as you all know. Well, after much anguish, it gets resolved and the company offers to cover it. Feeling "back to jazzed" I am driving to work (three hours late) thinking to myself. I am so proud I handled that, and BAMMM. My car shuts down. Like SHUTS DOWN. No warning.

Now I am going to save you the details on the :

*15 calls to my Dad

*2 hours spent on VW message boards trying to evaluate what went wrong so the mechanics don't pull a fast one on me(when I should be working, mind you)

*6 calls to mechanics across the city bidding on the job

*5 of the bids estimating the job will cost me $2k (roughly the amount of $ I have saved for vacay)

*the entire rest of the day stressing about how my car is stealing my vacay money.

NEEDLESS TO SAY... SHITTY DAY! WIKI CAME TO THE RESCUE ONCE AGAIN!.

1. HOW TO CALM DOWN by Wiki P. Dia
2. Gently and quietly, breathe through your nose and back out through your mouth for as long as you're angry or disturbed. (how can I do this all day?)
3. 2
   Shake your shoulders to release tension. (this one didn't work)
4. 3
   Talk to friends or go on the computer to forget about the stress. (Thank you Sarah & Gabe)
5. 4
   Lie down in a safe place. (unfortunately, no place to do it )
6. 5
   Take a piece of paper to write logically about what has happened and list steps of action to sort it out properly. (check!)
7. Take time to privately relax, or meditate. (check!)
8. 7
   Squeeze a stress ball, sponge, or other pliable object at least 50 times. (!)
9. 8
   Take a walk outside alone. (with my cellphone)
10. 9
    Realize that you can not control what will happen today. (check!)
11. 10
    Carry a picture with you of an image that makes you feel calm in a crazy world. (photo submissions are welcome )
12. 11
    Find a stream or river, or think of one you have already seen. (A river runs through it... ahhh.. Brad Pitt. feeling better already)
13. 12
    Make it a goal to live more and stress less. (check!)
14. 13
    Consider events in your childhood: (check!)
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    Identify the people in your life who are making you feel like the world is out of control and consider what TV shows, websites and media you view or listen to that make you feel like the world is crazy. (My job... but need that for purpose. Hmm this one is tough)
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    Think about the situation from a different perspective that doesn't result in you being so stressed. (check!)
17. 16
    Think about all of the good things in your life and make a list of them on paper in a journal.(envisioned the scroll where I write this in my bedroom)
18. 17
    Write the feelings of your day in a journal, because sometimes you need someone to talk to but you want them to be silent, so write the feelings in a journal.(thanks blog-outlet)
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    Always try to stay positive no matter what and remember everything happens for a reason and you're not the only person dealing with these issues.(TRUFF)
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    Count to ten if you're mad and you're about to say something really mean to someone you love.(I am feeling better already)
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    Remember that there are many people in your life who love and care for you. (Thanks guys)
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    Don't get down on yourself. (Why would I, I am so amazing... i kid. Oh wait, I am getting down on myself. Ugh. back to step 1)
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    Be strong and convince yourself that you can control yourself because you have the power of choice in one little tiny moments, so don't waste it, and make the right choice.(check!)
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    Listen to a few cheerful songs. (headphones on: check. Now what song.. hmmmHOT CHIP- one life stand )
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    If you're nervous, imagine a calm natural place. Don't give it people or animals, just organic items. Usually, running water helps, such as a stream or beach, but everyone is different! (running water? that just makes me want to pee... )

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