Day 65

Day 65: Real Time
Day 9: 21 Day Complaint Free Journey



The young man behind the counter at the convenience store watched as I approached his station. This particular store is across the street from my gym, and I’ve fallen into the habit of stopping to get a cold drink as soon as finish working out each day. It’s that “Wow! Aren’t I proud of myself? I need a reward” mentality that gets people like me into trouble with food or shopping or other less savory addictions. Like complaining.

“How’s your day goin’?” the young man said as I handed him my loose change.

I could have told him. And a few months ago I might have “shared” the fun I had been having all day.

“I’ll answer you this way,” I said. “I’m on a quest to go 21 days straight without complaining, so I’ll just say….My day is GREAT!”

“Got ya,” he answered. “You don’t need to say anything else.”

So, with his help and a little self-control, I succeeded for another day.

I think. The niggling doubt crept in that I had actually complained without complaining. Some might accuse me of sabotaging my own efforts in that brand of thinking, a hidden desire to fail on this journey. But my head hurts thinking about that.

If you’re OK with it, I’m fine moving on to Day 9.