You know who deserves a great big hug? The waitress at Denny's. She helped keep me calm. I don't even remember what time it was because I didn't have my phone. I was the only patron there at the time.I just want to give you a great big hug.
This isn't the first time I've been in a situation that wasn't... favorable... for lack of a better word... and I know panicking and freaking the fuck out doesn't help anything.

time for a