Magical Monday

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Oh man, today has been eventful. I heard about the bombing in Boston in class, and I was dumbfounded. I just don't understand what could possibly drive someone to do something like this. With that being said, I think it's important to focus on the positive things in life, because if we focus on the negative things we'll be completely consumed.

Anyways, I just felt like I needed to say something about what happened today. With that being said, here's what I've been loving (though it feels a little bit trivial now):

1.  Good hair days. My hair has been cooperating really well lately, and it makes me so happy! Usually my hair is impossible, but it's been such a nice change! I think it's a combination of a new shampoo+conditioner (who knew the cheap stuff would work so well?) and wearing it a new way.

2. Awards. Last Tuesday was my department's award ceremony and I got two awards. I had received an email on Monday saying that I was being honored, so I figured I was just getting an award related to my GPA. The first award I got was (it was for an honor society), but the second one was completely unexpected! I was totally in shock when they called my name. I think I'm still in shock. Whenever I see the award, I have to remind myself that it's really mine, that it wasn't an accident. It was definitely a huge confidence boost, though it definitely comes with the pressure of living up to the award.

3. Sleeping in. I've been feeling kind of off lately. Not necessarily sick, just kind of meh, so sleeping in has been much appreciated.

4. Cookies. On Friday, my friends and I had a "cookies and a movie party," and I bought those frosted animal cookies to bring (those pink and white ones with sprinkles). Anyways, it was my first time having them in awhile, and I forgot how much I liked them. They're so good!

5. Ryan Gosling. The movie that we watched was Crazy Stupid Love, and it was my first time seeing it. I liked Ryan Gosling before, but now I'm pretty sure it's love. I mean. He's amazing. That's all there is to it.