D'ya ever get .... ?

Negative.
1.) Cold morning. 2.) wet evening. 3.) Flask leaked, resulting in 4.) smeared wet contract. 5.) Hectic day at work. 6.) Briefcase broke. Bought new flask but it was too big so 7.) walked back to shop to exchange it for a new one.

Positive
1.) Enjoyed my Year One lesson with shadow puppets. 2.) Bought new slimmer, lighter briefcase half-price. 3.) Bought new slimmer, lighter flask. 4.) Valerie made this bento at school to show her appreciation to her family. 5.) Her bento was judged the best in her class. 6.) As a reward, Grandad rewarded her with delicious sashimi to share with us tonight. 7.) We received a castella cake in the post from Kazuko's auntie. 8.) Grandad bought us a lovely new lamp for the genkan.

Balance
I make that a positive balance. Cue music.