Silver Lining

We are no longer in a state of true panic, but chaos continues to ensue. One of the key players here at Command Central, from what I understand, may be on the verge of calling it quits.

This same person was really working my last nerve this morning. Apparently, this individual has not bought into the "poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine," credo.

But...

I found out that my annual increase is above the company's average. Almost double it, actually. I will express my joy by riding the elliptical even more jubilantly than usual.

As to other sources of joy... not so much 'happiness,' but contentedness, I guess...

I have learned that after the crushing sadness of heartbreak comes an odd relief.