Turned My Friday Funk Upside Down

Project 36Smile!

I'm usually pretty amped up about Friday, even though I don't really have an office job. I know that the weekend is here, and that's even better. 

I'm thinking, today is going to be a good day. 

Well, I received two emails from my job search today and I didn't even get a first interview for one AND second interview for another one. I'm starting—wait, I am—very frustrated. 

I started to listen to Charlotte Gainsbourg. It's pretty mellow music and perfect for the way I felt. Then "You've Got To Let It Go" came on. Here I am depressed about the job rejection and this song comes on. Big time sign or what? Then my mom's words came into my head "Be patient, God has something for you."

It was time to get out of my Friday Funk and let it all go. 

Cue: Clay Walker. 

He is one of my all-time favorite country musicians. I can't help but smile, listening to his music. It brings me back to the days of riding in the car with my sister, singing at the top of our lungs, EVERY song on EVERY album. Seriously, it's kind of scary how we know the lyrics to almost every song. We also had to go to all his concerts whenever he was in town. A particular July 4th event comes to mind.

He was playing at the Houston downtown Fourth of July firework concert and show. So, of course we went. And dragged our boyfriends at the times—husbands now—with us. They know about our obsession and love us anyway. Once he came on stage we knew we had to get closer. Apparently some man—slightly inebriated, I'll say— over heard us and said, "You girls want to get closer?" We both looked at eachother and said "Um, yea!" He said, "follow me. You just have to push your way through like you belong there." Even true in life. Act like you belong here and everything else falls into place.

So we did just that. Pushed our way through till we were literally right infront of the stage the entire concert. We sang every song at the top of our lungs and lost our voices as a result. The sign of a good night. 

I love listening to songs and albums that bring you back to a certain time in your life. That's a sign you're living a great life. 

Something else to make me smile today is that it's me and Chris' DATE NIGHT! We haven't had one in a long time. With no job for moi, we've definitely been on a saving spree. So to go out tonight will be nice and much needed. And not mention we have some exciting things planned for the weekend. Stay tune!

I could have let this job rejection thing get my entire day down. But I'm looking on the bright side of this thing called life: I have my husband who has a great job and loves going to everyday; a healthy and happy marriage; I do some freelance PR; we have our health, our family and friends; a roof over our heads and food in our bellies. 

Gotta appreciate the little things in life. 

Have a happy and healthy weekend! 

36Smile! is blog where Sabrina will be writing about and sharing memories that make her smile 365 days of this year! Too often, we are wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of this crazy little thing called life. We should take time out to enjoy the little things that make us smile and celebrate it! The "S" in 36Smile resembles the "5" in 365 days a year.