Thursdays are always great.

I have always loved Thursday nights at school- they pretty much are just like Friday, except better because all of my podmates are actually in town. I also never have homework on Thursdays.

Today was amazing because:

• My new baby cousin was born!
• My mom drove through unexpectedly and I got to eat a delicious lunch with her
• Work wasn't too bad
• My friends completely surprised me with a pre-birthday dinner! They also gave me a gift certificate to get my first pedicure/manicure!
• I did laundry, packed, took a shower, and wrote a short bible paper all in about 2 hours. I love feeling like I accomplished a lot
• I did a little better on a test than I thought I did
  
• And now I am watching Lord of the Rings with my best friend!

Some days I just feel really blessed and happy to be alive, and today is one of them. Here is a painting from my favorite artist, Natasha Wescoat