The Little Things in Life...

today i am thankful for interacting with happy people, maple syrup, and a colorful wardrobe.

i love when im walking down the hall at work and i pass certain people who just always have a smile on their face and are really truly enjoying life. i might be tired or stressed or feel down about something, but instead of the fake smile and nod i give to most people i pass, these people inspire a REAL smile out of me and it really brightens my day. moods and attitudes can be highly contagious, so i would gladly be infected by these people.

i had to scarf down breakfast at my desk this morning before my meeting. all i had time to eat were scrambled eggs + has brown potatoes. the eggs from our caf are usually fairly bland and dry, so i always put a little ketchup on them (which i only ever do here) but this morning, in addition to my ketchup, i decided to add a little maple syrup. (if you havent had maple syrup on scrambled eggs, youre really missing out!) the extra sweetness was just what i needed on a really sleepy morning.

when im tired and its cold out, the easiest thing in the world for me is to gravitate toward wearing all black, brown, and gray -- its simple and requires little thought to throw on. but you know the problem with that? you end up FEELING black, brown, and gray all day -- NEUTRAL.
i have been making a conscious effort to inject more excitement and color into my winter wardrobe, and while i may fail and look a little clownish at times, i really love feeling brighter throughout the day. it may not give me the same energy boost as a sugary soda or a candy bar, but when i unexpectedly catch a glimpse of my green tights and teal heels surrounded by everyone elses standard black business uniform, it makes me happy.

and hopefully, the colors and my lifted spirit will infect someone else!