Here's to Spring

I bumped into some guys from my mission today, and we had a nice chat. I realized that I have loved being at BYU for that very reason - I can usually see or talk to around 4-5 people from my mission per day (I don't usually say hi unless I knew them quite well). I started thinking about my attitude lately, and I think I could use some more optimism. Not that I am a "the glass is half-empty" kind of guy, but I am a "I have got so many things to worry about, why are we talking about orange juice" kind of guy. So here is a list of things that have recently inspired me.

• the pajamajean commercial I am watching right now.
• the trashy swedish diet commercial I saw yesterday.
• seeing mission friends and maintaining those friendships.
• watching the food network, especially Giada and Laura Calder.
• the large bite of goat cheese I had in my vegetables for lunch.
• hugs.
• seeing the physics I am learning in my everyday world.
• history - I am especially obsessed with portraits of Napoléon right now.
• having frozen cookie dough so I can eat cookies every evening. (with milk).
• the dark chocolate almond milk I bought last night.
• well-written articles.
• unexpected good grades.
• compliments on my shoes.
• a new healthy pancake recipe.
• patriarchal blessings.
• temple sessions.
• and my list continues to grow.

To quote An Affair to Remember, "Winter must be cold for those with no warm memories."

So here's to spring!