My life.
There comes a time in the semester (often more than once) when nearly anything will trigger tears. After four years of this emotional roller coaster, I believe I’ve cracked. My teargates have broken and my makeup has permanent streaks. The following are actual moments over the last week(ish) when actual tears have formed in my eyes and slid down my face. At this point I cannot control them, though I do find humour in them most of the time, and I hope you will too. Here are some great examples, as well as a rating out of 10 of the amount of tears I actually cried. Enjoy.
Feb 23 2016 Accidentally watched the last 15 minutes of Marley and Me. Tear scale: 10/10
Feb 24 2016 There were 10 adorable lab puppies at school. One fell asleep upside down in my lap. Tear scale: 2/10
Feb 26 2016 The song “One Call Away” by Charlie Puth came on the radio. Tear scale: 8/10
Feb 29 2016 I could not find my high school diploma. Tear scale: 5/10
March 2 2016 I read this news story about a Syrian boy, a mourning Edmontonian family, and a bicycle. Tear scale: 3/10
March 2 2016 The waitress at Denny’s told me I needed to go home and sleep. Tear scale: 3/10
March 3 2016 A lady blew me a kiss in traffic when I let her into my lane. Tear scale: 4/10
March 3 2016 I asked an acquaintance if they were alright (in a less than tactful way) and they took offense. Tear scale: 7/10
March 4 2016 No sign of tears so far. Tiny victories.
To the friends who cry with me – thank you.
To the people asking if I’m okay – I am. I’m just more emotional than usual.
To anyone entering university – you may not think this will happen to you, but it will. You’ll be okay.
Life is Happening 