past tense in my pocket

Sometimes I wonder if there is such a thing as a really good day and if you could make the claim by saying, "Yes, I've had a very good day," only to have someone say back to you, "Well, show me the good day that you've had," and you can't show it. You wish you could take it out of your pocket, rest it on your palm, and admire the many intricacies that glitter and dash within this thing that you call a really good day.

A really good day. My father bought for me the electronic dictionary that I had always wanted. We chatted while I was having my first MOS burger in 12 years. These, and more. A really good day.