Because when you stop and look around this life is pretty amazing

As the weather gets warmer I am forced to realize how much I love this place I call home.  Living here in Orono/Old Town for the past four years has obviously had its ups and downs.  I find as the weather has improved so have the moods of myself and the people I am surrounded by.  This weekend has been one of the best weekends of the semester, not only because it was St. Patty's Day weekend, but because everyone I came in contact with had a smile on their face and were generally in a good mood.  At Hannaford all of the customers were in a good mood, smiling, and enjoying their day.  That right there makes my life at work worlds better.

The weather directly effects my life and the lives of most of the people in Maine, which made me realize that I need to take the time to walk outside and enjoy every minute of everyday.  Since the weather has improved my mood has improved, which has made me think I need to find something good in everyday, no matter the weather.  I have made a goal for the rest of the semester and the year that I take a minute or so each day and write down a few things that made my day good.  This way I am not dwelling on all of the bad moments of the day and even if the weather isn't forcing me to be in a good mood I need to find something in my life to make every day a good day.  As of right now my list would include how mice it smells outside, and gentleman at Hannaford who put a smile on my face complimenting me, and the fact that while I am writing this all of the windows in my apartment are open and the breeze is blowing in.  I found I need to realize even the smallest things that can make my day that much better.