Dear journal, 5/2/2006          Today had it's not so great moments and it's great moments. It started out pretty good. I got up after what I thought was only a couple of minutes after my alarm clock went off. Should have looked to make sure but didn't. My cat was licking his empty bowl and meowing at me which made me laugh. So I fed him and then started making breakfast for myself. That's when I looked at the clock and thought 'Oh no!'. I knew I was going to be late for work, so I hurried to get ready. I got a little impatient with my cat for getting under my feet and my hair just wouldn't co-operate. Breakfast turned out to be just a bagel eaten in a rush. I really must start getting up earlier. I keep telling myself that.           I finally made it to work and my co-workers hassled me about being late again. They really aren't such a bad bunch to work with I just get irritated with the teasing about my lateness, especially when it is in front of the boss. I always get embarrassed because I know it is my fault and that makes me tense. I worked fast to try to get my projects done but even though I tried hard I still got off work late. I had to rush home to change for dinner with my friends and of course call them to let them know I was going to be a little late. I am glad they don't tease me about always being late whenever I am to meet up with them. I nearly hit someone on my way to meet them which made me even more tense than I already was.            It was so good to walk into the restaurant and see all of them waving at me. We ate, laughed and had such a great time. I would definitely have to say that this was the best part of the day. We all know how to help each other relax and forget about the bad parts. I even tried something new at dinner instead of ordering the same thing. And when I came home I hunted for my cat (he was hiding from me, probably scared after my outburst at him this morning) and cuddled with him to help him feel better and it helped me relax even more before bed. Well, I better end this and get to bed now or I will be late again tomorrow. Don't want that to happen! Good night.