No one can talk you out of taking life a little too seriously now. That’s even more true of duties handed down to you when someone else drops the ball. You do have other responsibilities, of course, like to your family members, who have been patient and understanding throughout the time you’ve been paying your dues. Let them know exactly how much you appreciate them.

Trust your instincts. They won’t let you down today. If you feel that the person across the room is someone you need to meet, then get on over there! On the other hand, if your gut is telling you to run, get out fast.

It’s a great time for either you or your partner to meet the parents if that hasn’t taken place yet. You’re feeling a deeper connection with the past than usual, and everyone should be able to deal with awkwardness.

You should have listened to your mother and planned for a rainy day, it’s true. But even if you had, this is more than a rainy day. It’s a typhoon. Kicking yourself is only adding to your pain. Give yourself an emotional break instead.