This Once

This once, my roommate found a puppy. This once, she didn't try to find it's owner.
This once, I had a landlord that didn't like our 2 dogs and then we had 3.
This once, my landlord saw me walking 3 dogs and gave me a look that said "What the hell is that?"
This once, I assumed I was going to be evicted.
This once, I told my best friend I didn't like her dog.
This once, she told me she didn't want to live in that house anyway.
This once, I saw how assuming can ruin you.
This once, I had a bad day.
This once, I felt....alone.