things that make me happy.

I'm having a bad week.   Work isn't going great, my hot water heater broke... nothing seems to be going right - and on top of that, I'm sick.  I started to feel sick on Tuesday, but the symptoms were prominent Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.  And yes, I am still sick today as I'm writing this post.  The first couple of days, I was uber cranky... my temper was short, and my fuse was going to blow at any moment.  I've been battling this fierce cold for days now, and it made me realize a bunch of little things that make me really, really happy.

I love it how my Dad calls me to tell me how much he loves it when I curl my hair.  He swears he thinks I could be a model.  If only my Dad could see me now:

Sick: Day 5

Thanks Dad, for always thinking I'm beautiful - even on my worst days.

My Navigators mentor, Jeannette, came to the Needle's Eye luncheon on Wednesday.  I love seeing her on days that we aren't scheduled to meet - it's like the icing on a cupcake.

I love how my friend Leila sat down on a park bench in the middle of Philly to skype with me on her smart phone, as I constantly blew my nose. 

My friend Ashley is a teacher, and she came over and talked with me for an hour on Friday night.  She told me her immune system is built up since she's around sick kids all the time.  Not to sound like middle school girls, but we talked about boys and how fun and awkward dating is.  It was a great conversation filled with lots of laughter.  

I love skype.  It brings me "face-to-face" with Heather, who is all the way in Hong Kong.  Even though I only talk to her a few times a year, we never skip a beat.  I think it's cool that I say goodnight to her as she says good morning to me.

My sweet friend Annie came into town and stayed with our mutual friend Charlotte and her husband Derek.  Annie is so wise, not to mention hilarious.  "Pearls before swine", always.  Annie is my friend that I power walk it out with.  All of us played the Jeopardy board game which was a blast even though Derek dominated us.  I truly love these people - they invited me over for chili knowing that I'm sick.

This t-shirt that Laura got me for my birthday this past year makes me happy:

Geek Chic

I love how welcoming Laura is.  Is the best medicine Dayquil?  Laughter?  Love?  It's definitely a combination of all three, but I felt ten times better after Laura hugged me today.  I love it how she accepts me regardless of what mood I'm in, when she prays over me, and when she calls me "little lamb".  

My friend Brian wears this baby blue sweater with navy blue stripes, and for whatever reason, it brings a smile to my face when he wears it.  He reminds me of Charlie Brown when he wears it, and who doesn't like Charlie Brown?

I love it when my brother Dan sends me picture texts like this:

Harley

It makes me happy how how quickly me and my brother Rick email each other at work.  

I enjoy griping with Rachel, because she gets me.  

I love the way my Mom and Juan know I'm referring to the dogs when I ask how the "boys" are doing.

It's all these little things that bring a smile to face despite how craptastic I'm feeling.  Yes, I'm going through 2.3 tissue boxes a day.  Yes, I feel like my ears needs to pop.   And yes, I look like an idiot as I sit here with my mouth open since I can't breathe through my nose.  But at least there is a smile on my face.  

What little thing made you smile today?

xo-A