Both of these are interesting. The second, like the decision to read that life, needs some thought. I'm glad you're back @comicfan and i hope you are doing okay.
You're right.. that's what the saying says. It's not just a bad day they mean ... think about the dog-crap lady. She is not sitting home happy about herself.
You, even on your worst day will never be like her, or feel like she does about herself.