Hey, I didn't mean to screw up...

*Sigh* Honestly, it's just one of those Thursdays; windy, rainy, cold, pretty much the epitome of dreary in OC today. Even despite that, I was having a good day. Got some fresh morning air on the way to the caf and back, talked about Fall break with a friend over breakfast, chatted with Liv's bf while I checked my mail, even got to my 10:30 meeting early for a change. Nothing exciting, it was a normal morning as far as they go, but I was enjoying it.
Then came The Discussion.

It so happens that I'm taking two classes this semester that are taught by the same prof (a notoriously hard grader) and we have an assignment that is due tomorrow in class. Long story short, due to circumstances and schedules beyond my control, I'm not going to be able to complete the paper on time and she's not really giving me any kind of extension although I've explained the situation several times. Grrr...

Initially, the whole exchange completely frustrated and angered me. I didn't deserve that kind of treatment, come on! I'm a good student, I usually get everything done well AND on time, yet she couldn't let it go this once. Unbelievable... Then I stopped. If that's all it took to ruin my morning, then how likely is it that I've done the same thing to someone else? How do I treat the people who surround me on a daily basis? Am I understanding? Do I extend grace and mercy to those who've wronged or irritated me? Am I patient and sincere? Have I tarnished someone's day because of something I said? I hope the answer to those questions is "not a chance", but the reality is that I know it's happened and will probably will again.

Maybe having the pleasant monotony of my day shattered is just what I needed to remind me of the worth of words and the price paid by those who happen to hear mine...