Day 3, otherwise known as Cupcake Day!

So today was a day of pre-planned gifts... sort of. I wanted to thank someone who has helped me a great deal over the past few weeks, so I stealthily found out his favorite "sweet" flavor. I did some research, and the local gourmet cupcake shop offered that flavor on Fridays, so I arranged my schedule so I could go pick it up during the day and deliver it to him before he left work. It felt great to give him this small token of my appreciation, and he was very surprised! I also bought a few more cupcakes while I was there (hey, why not?) and delivered them to some friends. Terrific idea, but a little pricey, so it might not be something I do every week ;). I had a really rough afternoon with the class I teach on Fridays, and after work, I wanted to lock myself in my office and have a good cry to get out some of the frustration. So I did. And I felt SO. MUCH. BETTER afterwards. I had a renewed sense of energy to meet some friends for a quick bite to eat, and I didn't bring my doom & gloom from earlier with me. I think that I received the gift of being able to let go today - a gift that is so valuable that I can't put a price on it. Have a terrific weekend, all, and thank you for all of the supportive comments and welcoming words. It feels great to be a part of something so special.