Happy Days

This is Manhattan Beach. Hi there, Manhattan Beach. I miss you.

Today was such a wonderful day. You may be asking yourself, "Why was it such a wonderful day, Michelle?" and I'm here to tell you all about it.
1. I got a decent amount of sleep last night. And while "decent" in my world is equivalent to almost 7 hours, which may not seem like enough, TRUST ME, it's enough. Compared to the usual 5, it's definitely enough.
2. We meditated in my World Lit. class today. It was so crazy and awesome. I am a person who thinks about everything all the time, and while I was meditating, I literally thought about nothing. Except we were supposed to focus on a color. So I was willing myself to be surrounded by a void of light blue. Other than that, nothin'. It was amazing. I really want to try to do that more often. It seems like a healthy, necessary hobby.
3. I love my watercolor class. It is a chance during my hectic days to create beautiful things. I love it. And I love the people I sit with. I know that I will be posting about this in the future, as I'm sure it will only get better. And I'm excited.
4. We had a sub in math today. Me and Katie just go crazy in that class. Well, maybe I go crazy and Katie just makes fun of me. That seems about right. It's so fun and funny. Fun and funny. I got ...not a lot done that hour. But it was alright.
5. There were 6 people present in my APUSH (AP US History) class today. It was so hilarious. The grand total of students in that class is only 12 as it is, and it was so funny that so many people were gone. Needless to say, our discussion circle was more of a discussion clump. Good times :)
6. I had lunch with Emma, Esther, Zoe, Sydney, and Lu today, just like every other Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I just love them. Today was "Tebow Day," so there was a quarterback throwing contest and they played highlights of the Broncos-Steelers game. It was a really fun time actually. I got to try to throw the football into the net/basket thing..but I missed. It was a nice looking spiral, at least.
7. I finished learning my song on the piano today. River Flows in You, by Yiruma. I am in love with that song, and so proud of myself for learning it. It's the only song I can play...I taught myself from a Youtube video. I'm cool, right?
8. I hung out with my dad, and we made a homemade pizza, using ingredients you wouldn't expect. Okay, really the only unexpected ingredient is a tortilla. Figure that one out.
9. I went to the home of the Lovely Lattinos and helped Emma finish her winter-formal-asking project. It's always a good time at the Lattin home. And, she encouraged me to just ask the person I've been wanting to ask. I'm so lame for not asking him to homecoming. I really regret that. No, I don't, actually, because I had a really good time. Basically, the point of #9 is to share that Emma is great, and I am going to ask this boy, as friends, no matter what. Carpe diem!

Today was one of those days that I realized that every day is a blessing. Some days are harder or longer than others, but we are given one life, and a very limited number of days. So we better live every one, and enjoy it to the best of our ability. I love life right now. I am happy. And it feels SO good. :)

Things to look forward to
TOMORROW:
Church basketball
First winter lax game
Dinner for the missionaries
Famous person's birthday party, downtown with my bestest friends
BRONCOS GAME. Tim Tebow = Tim Te-bro

SUNDAY:
I love every Sunday. CHURCH is on Sundays.
I'm speaking in church. Sharing my conversion story. Wish me luck!

PS. I want to go to California. I miss the beach, the summery feel of every place you go. This summer, I will get there somehow. Someway. Between nannying and hiking, I will make time for California.


Life is good. Please enjoy this lovely song.