happystance.

Today I realized something. 

There’s a difference between bettering yourself and battering yourself. 

I think sometimes we mix up the two. I know I do.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s been a great week, but I’m just hitting that point in the semester when I have so much to do that sitting in class seems like a complete and utter waste of time (ironic, right?).

Photo credit: Emma Brague

But take a look at this little gem that my friend posted the other day:

“People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can’t find them, make them.” 

–George Bernard Shaw

That being said, I don’t want to ornery simply because my lack of sleep tells me I should be. I don’t want to be peeved when things don’t go my way. And finally, I don’t want to feel frustrated because I feel imperfect today. I want to accept where I am now, and choose to be happy today. 

So here are the things that are making me happy now:

1. General Conference in one week. If you don't know what this is, find out here. 

2. Family in town for Spring Break (even if I don't get one).

3. Angel roommates that help me look on the bright side of life. 

4. Blogs... I love them.

5. Starting up with Lyrical again... totally worth the bruises on my knees. Oh how I've missed it!

6. New beginnings.... we'll leave it at that.