newbuzz...I was reluctant to get up at 5:30 this morning, but then my husband arrived and placed a steaming, aromatic cup of coffee on my bedside table. Who could resist? Not me. I sat up and sipped my coffee in bed, watching the traffic update on the morning news. No slow downs, no crashes reported. Great. Now I could take my time and leave for work at 6:50. I dressed in leisure and headed downstairs where my husband met me bearing a bowl of hot oatmeal. I checked my email and my Farmville, packed my lunch, poured a second cup of coffee, and headed out the door for work. Then I realized I did not have my cell phone. I searched the house in a frenzy that can only be understood by fellow commuters who know that leaving one minute too late can result in several minutes late to work. I had to leave without the phone and this had me wracking my brain all the way in hopes of remembering where I might have laid it. I forgot my coffee in the car, but I made it to work in my high heels and a big hurry. Stepping off the carpet, my heel hit the slippery floor tile and I fell down in the lobby. I landed on both knees and only missed going face forward by bracing myself with the palm of my right hand. It hurt and it was embarrassing, until I realized that no one was watching. With more than ten people in close proximity, not one of them gave a second glance or asked if I was okay. That was weird. I thought that this was Minnesota, home of "Nice". I survived the morning and had a good day at work. I found my phone when I got home. My knees kind of hurt and my arm is sore, but I guess I will make it another day. Today I was reminded that while my actions can control many things, my reactions control my destiny.