A Good Mood, Even When I’m Tired

I’ve decided to write when I’m in good moods—not just the bad ones. And today? I’m in a good one. A very tired one, but still a positive one.

This morning, I woke up to my period, and let me tell you, I was relieved. I don’t even want to think about what I would’ve done if I was pregnant again. I would’ve completely lost my mind. Honestly, I’m more tired now than I ever was working two jobs. Maybe it’s my body catching up with me, or maybe it’s the fact that my current job is so mentally exhausting.

I work at a high school. It’s… an experience. First class starts at 7:30, and I’m not remotely awake at that hour, so I can’t imagine how my students are supposed to focus and learn. High school is so different now compared to when I was in it. Kids can take a walk when they’re overwhelmed, keep their headphones in during class, or even skip class entirely without real consequences. It’s a completely different world.

Right now, I’m laying in bed wishing it was a little later than 6:30 p.m. because I’m so tired I just want to sleep. But I know if I go to bed now, I’ll be up way too early. So, I’ll try to stay awake a little longer, even though it feels like my body is begging for rest.

But, despite all this exhaustion, I’m still in a good mood. And that feels like something worth writing about. Sometimes, even when life feels heavy, there’s relief in knowing I’m still standing, still pushing through, still finding something positive in my day.

Here’s to writing more in the good moments. Even the tired ones.