Gratitude on the go! 4-14-13

Today I am grateful for:
-crafting
-Amanda sharing her joyful news that her sister is pregnant. She is so excited to be an aunt. I feel so honored and lucky that she shared that news with me. Her joy is my joy!
-my students. They rocked out a good showcase today.
-this quote:
"Hearing kind words, be grateful. Hearing harsh speech, be empathic."
this video:
-TED talks in general
-hanging out with Ruth this evening. I originally went over to her place to just give her her birthday present, but instead it turned into a whole night. We went to see a show, 5 Lesbians Eating A Quiche, and then got sushi. The show was hilarious and the sushi was fantastic. Not to mention good company.

We got new names for the show. 

-Being present. I'm present to the fact that my mood shifts dramatically depending on others. That maybe sounds like bs, but it's honestly not. If other people are happy, I tend to be happy. If other people are upset, I get upset. If other people are in pain, I feel pain too. I hate when are people are in struggle. All I want to do is help them to get out whatever they're going through. I know that is not how it works, but at least I can let them know that even though I might not be able to fix it, I am ready to go through it with them.

-The basics

-music

-as always, my friends