The Art of Appreciation

Appreciation.
I have learned appreciation, I would say, in the past days that I haven't updated. (sorry)
I definitely appreciate sleep more than I used to since I started doing the paper route. I sleep pretty much every time I get the chance.
I also definitely appreciate my friends and family.
Yesterday was probably the worst day of my life. We started off with the paper route, and it took us until 730 to get it done. (that's really late.) Then I got to sleep for 2 and 1/2 hours then go to work.
All day.
There were 4 of us servers there and we got slammed. Granted, I came home with a wad of cash in my pocket, but I was still almost in tears because all my tables pretty much sucked. A lot.
Then we found out that the car was completely dead. I had to walk to my dad's work, and get his truck to be able to drive back home (bawling).
But Chris was there for me to cry on. Amy was there to pick me and and take me to a much-needed night out at a movie. ;) My brother in law was there to make sure I had gotten a ride home. My mom was there to just comfort me. I definitely appreciate all that my friends and family do for me.
So did I learn the art of appreciation?
I would say yes.
Because, life is an art. We have to paint every day differently to put the whole picture together.
So then, tomorrow is a new day.
Tomorrow, I learn the art of persistance.