Now yesterday wasn’t in the mud exactly. I work up. I went to work. I went home as I forgot my wallet with my drivers license. Then I was late to a meeting. Following this I had to go to another stop at work to drop off money and meet with the treasurer down in Kendall. Then I had to drive all the way back to my job on the other end of the city to teach. By the time I arrived my face lost all its color. I was white as a ghost. At least I had twenty minutes to eat something. Yes it was one of those FUN days we all have.
I’m sure I’ll have countless more days where it’s like running in the mud. But there will also be amazing fun moments and in those moments life is on its high. What we can do in the meantime is smile and buckle down. We’re in a for a ride.
Last night I was so excited to receive my RITA books to judge. I have a collection of books waiting for me at home, and honestly I’m excited. It means someone else’s book can sweep me away into another reality for a few hours. I read one already as I need the fantasy of romance and happy-ever-after as much as anyone else.
I hope your day is awesome and that you can keep smiling no matter what happens.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you keep going when you have a bad overwhelming day?
When a bad day piles on — forgotten wallets, late meetings, cross-city driving — the practical advice is to smile and buckle down. Acknowledging that stressful days are inevitable, not personal failures, helps. Finding a small reward at the end, like reading a good book, gives you something to look forward to and helps you mentally reset after a grueling day.
What does it mean to judge RITA books?
Judging RITA books means a reader or industry participant receives a assigned collection of romance novels to evaluate as part of the RITA Awards process, a prestigious recognition in romance fiction. Judges read and score the books they receive. The author describes receiving their RITA judging books as exciting, viewing it as an opportunity to escape into other authors’ stories.
Is reading romance novels a good way to decompress after a stressful day versus other methods?
Reading romance novels can be an effective decompression tool after a stressful day because they offer escapism into another reality, complete with fantasy and a guaranteed happy-ever-after ending. The author explicitly notes needing that romantic fantasy as much as anyone. Unlike active stress-relief methods, reading requires little energy while providing emotional reward, making it especially appealing after physically and mentally draining days.
