Happiness Is Noticeable

I was having lunch with my mentor today. When she first sat down she said, "So, you're normally a happy person, but the last week or so, you've been extremely happy. What's up?"

I was just bursting by that point. I just said, "I am just one of the most blessed guys on the planet and I have so much to be happy for, I can't help but show it!"

Cheesey, right? But it's true!

For instance, let me just tell you for a few moments why today was undoubtedly the best day ever....

I woke up, 6 AM. I had in mind, "I get to see my first graders today!" I met up with someone for a brief, but fun breakfast beforehand, and I was on my way.

I was greeted with so many "Mr... ! " and then they ran up and hugged me. I got to conference with writers, do shared reading, and then do guided reading groups. It was all so awesome!

I also got to chat with my co-op a bit and we became hysterical, I love it when that happens!

...It's going to be a while before I get to bed, I am on such a happy high...

Anyway, then went back to campus and caught my mentor just in time for lunch. I got to talking to her, and I was 19 minutes late for class because I lost track of time, but it was well worth it, though I got a bit of a scowl for being late.

Anyway, after class I picked up a book that I had been wanting to read from a professor, and then met up with someone else who gave me the CDs from the Pastor I had been waiting for! I played a few tracks, and I had chills going up my spine it was so powerful! One of the best, most inspirational pastors I have ever heard!

After that, I ran to pick up my prescription and I ran into my mentor AGAIN at the store! We chatted for a few minutes, and I was on my way.

Then I got back to campus, had dinner with my best friend, and then we did our 2nd day of Insanity. Whew! What a work out! My legs are killing me, but in 60 days it will all be worth it!

Then we went back to my room and listened to a few more messages from the CDs. We both talked for a while how awesome heaven is going to be and how blessed we are to be God's children.

Then we had a dodgeball game... and, we as a team just decided we're in it to have fun... AND WE WON!!!!!! Couldn't believe it.

I am loved, and I am valuable, especially in God's eyes. That's all that matters, really.

Time for some Advent devotions... :)