Greeting the day with a grimace

At least THIS kind of sour patch is delicious.

Lately I’m going through a run where the prospect of getting out of bed and facing the day is less than palatable. While I trudge through the steps of that first hour of being awake, my brain is on a constant loop of “Ugh.”

I usually rely on music to get me started, but today the bathroom Bose pulled out this little perky gem:

I’m surprised I didn’t just curl up in the fetal position and start sobbing in the shower. (Plus, my recent attempt to recaulk the edges failed spectacularly, so I’m confronted by that every morning, too.)

After the first hour I’m fine — a little resigned, but at least able to walk out the door. I hope this insidious torpor is short-lived because I can feel it infiltrating the rest of my day’s activities, too. In the meantime, expect What Sam Wore to feature a lot of the same pieces over and over again, as I base my wardrobe selections off what’s on the floor.

WHAT SAM WORE: 3-29-11
The shirt: Lightweight flannel button-down by Converse One Star, on sale at Target.
The pants: Hipster boot-cut washed khakis from Gap.
The shoes: Leather sneakers by Puma, from Nordstrom in Chandler.

Author: Sam Mittelsteadt

At work: Sam Mittelsteadt oversees the editing and design of a spate of industry-specific magazines for Farran Media. Previously, he was a senior content editor for custom publishing, advising and assisting print and digital clients that include a top broadcast TV network, one of the country's most popular retail stores and several major healthcare systems. And before THAT, he was a writer, editor and designer in the entertainment, lifestyle and features sections of newspapers in Montana, western Colorado and Arizona. Off the clock: He's trying to learn his third language, has a soft spot for pop music and plaid clothing, and is able to concoct a killer cocktail with whatever's handy.

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