The Sunny Side

When I first noticed Will in class he was the boy who always had the daily newspaper in hand.  After meeting and learning that I had absolutely no interest in current events he was astonished.  This difference still remains and Will is still surprised and annoyed when I don't keep up on the things going on around me.   I open the newspaper rarely and it's only to read comic strip "Blondie" and then I promptly pass it on.  I definitely have improved by my 100 percent dedication to the Today Show but I feel that program is a whole different nature. The reason: I have a beef with the news.  9 times out of 10 it's negative or depressing stories and I have my own things I can dwell on if I want to be stressed or sad.   However,  the other night after I hung up the phone with my Mom, it hit me that I spent the entire twenty minutes complaining and informing her of all the negative things going on.  What is it about human nature that makes the negative so much more interesting to tell than the positive?  I hated this because Will and I, apart from being down here, are perfectly happy!  I don't hate my job, we should feel blessed that Will has a job, Miles keeps me company, our fridge is filled, we have a cute apartment, our marriage couldn't be better, and our family is healthy.  Really, what do I have to be complaining about?  So I have made a list of events that are positive and I have loved.  I have been working a little bit more this week so a lot of them are from Charlotte Russe:

1.  School is about to start for K-12 down here (so early) so there has been a lot of mother-daughter shopping in the store to find the perfect first day of school outfit.  I LOVE THIS.  I remember how important the first day of school outfit was and how I would gather my friends to discuss the options.  The mom and I have a fun time with winks and giggles while the 8th grade girls perfect their ensemble.  It's so fun when the Mom's get really into because they know it's so important for their daughters who are entering their first day of high school or their first day as the top-dog eighth grader.
2. I am now the Accessory Specialist at work which I find HILARIOUS.  What does this even mean? No one knows but it makes for some entertainment.
3. I found a box of cookies under the bed on Will's side while vacuuming and I still think it's the cutest thing ever.
4. Will has really been doing some career-soul searching lately and while it's a little confusing when he has a new business plan everyday I love watching him search and find what he wants to do with his life and be a part of it.
5. Will bought some french speaking CD's to listen to in the car so he can buff up on the language and I really enjoy it.  I would rather listen to him repeat and translate french than listen to annnnny music.
6. I recently watched the Miley Cyrus movie: Hannah Montana and I watched it again afterwards and then again in the morning.  I then ordered cowboy boots and my ringtone is now the "Throwdown Hoedown".  Who knew Hannah Montana could make you smile for 48 hours?
7. A 60 year old lady bought a puffy flowered dress that she wanted to wear out of the store.  She, and the dress, were adorable.  The dress was a little funky for a 60 year old and to make it better she wore it over the outfit she had on.  The cutest thing: I commented on her gorgeous wedding diamond and she goes, "Well, you should see the man that goes with it" ;).  I loved it.  I'm going to be that in- love with Will when we're 60 and still wear fun things.
8.  I have now watched Aiden's video of the toad on the porch over ten times.  I'm so proud to be his Ami.  I know I'm not his mom, but it's true for Auntie's too that your own just seem like the cutest kids in the world.
9.  I called my mom for advice and then right after I called Jenny for advice and their advice was NIGHT and DAY.  It was so reflective of their personalities that I just had to laugh.  I should have guessed exactly what it would be.  Mom is rainbows and lollipops and Jenny is cut-throat.  It just made me giggle and still does.
10. The other day my engaged manager said to me: Do you ever just think, you know, I'm going to go out there and get me an upgrade?!  My reaction was surprise.  My response was: Actually no, I have never even considered it; but Will and I are a little obsessed with each other. I think she was surprised but I have never felt happier because selfishly, I love that I don't have her problem or thoughts.
11.  I love that my dad thanks me for just calling.  He appreciates everything so much that I feel like just being in existence makes his day.  And that makes everyday worth it for me.
12. I love that the only thing on my TO DO list yesterday for my day off was getting grocerys and making warm fuzzies.

Ok, so these are the positive moments that popped into my head just laying in bed.  See? There are a ton. I could probably go on but my readers probably didn't even get to this portion of the entry.  Just so you know, although negative things may be more fun to talk about and dwell on, the positive things count so much more.

Will and I testing out the "photobooth" on the new Mac.