“Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections.”

I think that I have just begun to realize how lucky and greatful I am for what I have. I am happy with where I am and what I have to look forward to. To be in college, have fabulous friends and family, have the opportunities, and experiences that I have to learn from. The list goes on and on.

I get to observe in a 1st grade classroom tomorrow, and I can't even begin to explain how excited I am! Love it :) I'm going to see Little Fockers and half-off apps tonight. Should be a good time with the girls! Also, I might work on my scrapbook. Yep, for those of you who are curious, it still is my "Senior Scrapbook." Yikes! It's time to finish that darn thing and move on to something else! Cross your fingers that I finish it sometime soon. Goodness! Friday, we're going out for the anniversary of my mom donating her kidney to my grandpa ha. Northland Inn, delicious, you should try it sometime ;) I think it's been 3 years? Wow, time flies!

Some "New Years Resolutions," I guess you could call them... A new chance to start fresh and set some goals...

1. Take more pictures!
2. Not worry about the "little things," life goes on and it always ends up working out in the end .
3. Appreciate the "little things," don't assume you know someone's "story," the only way you find out is by asking :)
4. Do some more cooking and baking. Try to get over my fear of touching raw meat. Better get over that soon, or I'll end up being a vegetarian some day, which is not necessarily what I want. Being on a meal plan, it doesn't give you much of an excuse to cook, but it's lots of fun.
5. Pay more attention to the news. In the summers and in High School, I would watch the news or read the paper nearly every day. I feel somewhat "out of the loop" at school because I just don't make the time for it I guess? We'll work on that.
6. Chill, relax, and have fun!

I'm hoping to go on this 6 week Japan trip this summer! I will find out more information once spring semester starts. http://www.uwrf.edu/GlobalConnections/GuyHealyJapan.cfm How cool of an experience would that be, seriously!?

Have a good chilly rest of the day, warm up with some cocoa or tea, yum!