days like this

today was one of those days where from the moment you wake up, you know that everything is going to go wrong.

...So you plan for it.

You double your estimated parking time, because the rangers all know your number plate
You reverse and make turns slowly, because everybody's forgotten how to drive
You drink lots of fluids, because you know you'll develop side effects from your injection
You run your errands around your family's schedule, because you'll be the designated driver today
You keep your eyes on the ground, so you don't end up stepping into a pile of poop
You try to dress nicely, because you'll have to take a photo with a pimple on your forehead
You pick all of the safe options, because you don't want to accidentally end up under investigation

and when somebody shows you an act of kindness, you trip over your words as you thank them, because you're so surprised.

it's funny how on days like this, we value things so much more.