Yesterday
My friend is going to France for eight months, and it was beginning to look like I wouldn't get to see her again before she leaves. However, yesterday after work I got a text message from her saying that she would be around. Luckily, we got together, and my heart smiled while I was enjoying a great lunch with her.
Also, my heart smiled when I successfully taught two two year olds how to hold a football, throw it straight down, and yell "TOUCH DOWN!", which they do so well now.
Today
It was the first tutorial for one of my classes. Because part of our grade is based on participation, the TA wanted to learn our names, so he had us go around the room and say something interesting about ourselves. Well, when it got to me, I couldn't think of anything interesting, so I said that I have two cats named Forest and Gump. It made my heart smile when the rest of the room laughed.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Start every day with a smile and get it over with. - W.C. Fields
I'm going to keep it nice and short. I didn't get as much time as I would've liked, but my heart smiled today when I got to see someone that I think I really like.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Happiness is never stopping to think if you are. - Palmer Sondreal
It's been a busy little while with work and school starting back up, so I haven't really thought too much about the blog. However, my heart smiled several times today, so I feel the need to post about them!
I work part time as a teacher's assistant at a child care centre during the school year. It's a fun job, but can be very challenging. Today, as I was leaving, one of the toddlers continued to yell "Bye" to me, even after I had turned the corner and was out of his site. It made my heart smile hearing his shouts at me as I left.
One of my classes is in a terrible room. It's too small for all of us to fit, the chairs are uncomfortable, and it's incredibly hot. The professor recognizes this, and is working on finding us another room. However, since we're still in the same room and the weather was rather amazing today, he decided to take us outside. The topic of the course (genocide) is certainly not a positive topic, but my heart smiled while I was sitting underneath a tree and listening to my professor talk.
I'm taking a younger year course because I really like the professor who is teaching it. Today was the first day of that class, and as I walked into the room, the professor gave me a huge smile and very obviously recognized me. We talked for a bit before class started, and she said that she was very glad she had me again and that I chose to take her course. My heart was smiling when I heard her say this, especially since I have a huge amount of respect for her (and had that respect for her before she said that).
I work part time as a teacher's assistant at a child care centre during the school year. It's a fun job, but can be very challenging. Today, as I was leaving, one of the toddlers continued to yell "Bye" to me, even after I had turned the corner and was out of his site. It made my heart smile hearing his shouts at me as I left.
One of my classes is in a terrible room. It's too small for all of us to fit, the chairs are uncomfortable, and it's incredibly hot. The professor recognizes this, and is working on finding us another room. However, since we're still in the same room and the weather was rather amazing today, he decided to take us outside. The topic of the course (genocide) is certainly not a positive topic, but my heart smiled while I was sitting underneath a tree and listening to my professor talk.
I'm taking a younger year course because I really like the professor who is teaching it. Today was the first day of that class, and as I walked into the room, the professor gave me a huge smile and very obviously recognized me. We talked for a bit before class started, and she said that she was very glad she had me again and that I chose to take her course. My heart was smiling when I heard her say this, especially since I have a huge amount of respect for her (and had that respect for her before she said that).
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections. - Unknown
Yesterday
The tough part about summer vacations is being away from your friends. It's even tougher when your friends start to leave school, and even the country. However, yesterday I spent the day with a good friend who I haven't seen since June and who will soon be leaving from France. It certainly made my heart smile to see her again (and to drink an amazing Frozen Hot Chocolate with her!)
Today
I'm having a bit of an "off day." We all have them every once and while, and I think the most important part is to just not let it define us or to get stuck in them. So, with that being said, it made my heart smile lying in bed reading all day knowing that I could spend my "off day" being lazy.
The tough part about summer vacations is being away from your friends. It's even tougher when your friends start to leave school, and even the country. However, yesterday I spent the day with a good friend who I haven't seen since June and who will soon be leaving from France. It certainly made my heart smile to see her again (and to drink an amazing Frozen Hot Chocolate with her!)
Today
I'm having a bit of an "off day." We all have them every once and while, and I think the most important part is to just not let it define us or to get stuck in them. So, with that being said, it made my heart smile lying in bed reading all day knowing that I could spend my "off day" being lazy.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Today was the last day of work and we were allowed to leave early! Both things definitely made my heart smile.
However, something else really made my heart smile. Sometimes at work, I kind of feel a bit invisible to the other full time staff members. Today, though, the complete opposite happened. One full time employee really made a point of letting me know how important I was around work and how I'll be missed. It's always nice to know when you're appreciated, and is a sure fire way of putting a smile on my heart!
However, something else really made my heart smile. Sometimes at work, I kind of feel a bit invisible to the other full time staff members. Today, though, the complete opposite happened. One full time employee really made a point of letting me know how important I was around work and how I'll be missed. It's always nice to know when you're appreciated, and is a sure fire way of putting a smile on my heart!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy. - Guillaume Apollinaire
Summer work is coming to an end and school is closing in! I don't know how I feel about school starting up this year (I often feel relatively indifferent towards it). I'll probably miss my summer job, especially since I probably won't be able to return next year, but I am looking forward to the changes in my life that are coming up.
But to get to the point of this. What has made my heart smile today?
Playing with my cat outside. He's a playful cat, but it's not always easy to play with him. However, today, he was hiding in a bush and would pounce out every time I walked by. It made my heart smile walking back and forth while he jumped out at me!
But to get to the point of this. What has made my heart smile today?
Playing with my cat outside. He's a playful cat, but it's not always easy to play with him. However, today, he was hiding in a bush and would pounce out every time I walked by. It made my heart smile walking back and forth while he jumped out at me!
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Post #6
I realize I have been gone for a while. I haven't been very good and need to make this a part of my routine.
So, a quick update on things that have made my heart smile since the last post till now:
My birthday
Bon Jovi
Miss Saigon
Rain
Some of the best fish and chips ever
And many, many more things.
Now I'll do Friday, Saturday, and so far today.
Friday
Buying three new books. I didn't need any of them, but three books for $10 is an unbelievable price! I bought David Copperfield, Robinson Crusoe, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Three books I've always wanted to read, a great price for them all, and of course, a smiling heart to top it off.
Saturday
Buying three more new books for $2! I thought that a used book store around the corner from my house had closed down, so I decided I needed to check it out. Thankfully they hadn't closed, but just moved into the spot next door. So now, I'm the proud new owner of all the short stories by Mark Twain, The Last Temptation of Christ, and Sherlock Holmes. My heart is smiling just thinking about starting to read them!
Sunday (Today)
Well, the day is not yet over, and I'm not doing too much due to the fact that I can't eat anything today (just clear liquids). However, there are still opportunities for smiling heart moments! Today was my cousin's baby shower, and although I wasn't there, I sent a present along with my mom and sister and they said that the gift went over very well! It makes my heart smile to give people things, and it makes my heart smile even bigger when I hear that they like it!
So, a quick update on things that have made my heart smile since the last post till now:
My birthday
Bon Jovi
Miss Saigon
Rain
Some of the best fish and chips ever
And many, many more things.
Now I'll do Friday, Saturday, and so far today.
Friday
Buying three new books. I didn't need any of them, but three books for $10 is an unbelievable price! I bought David Copperfield, Robinson Crusoe, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Three books I've always wanted to read, a great price for them all, and of course, a smiling heart to top it off.
Saturday
Buying three more new books for $2! I thought that a used book store around the corner from my house had closed down, so I decided I needed to check it out. Thankfully they hadn't closed, but just moved into the spot next door. So now, I'm the proud new owner of all the short stories by Mark Twain, The Last Temptation of Christ, and Sherlock Holmes. My heart is smiling just thinking about starting to read them!
Sunday (Today)
Well, the day is not yet over, and I'm not doing too much due to the fact that I can't eat anything today (just clear liquids). However, there are still opportunities for smiling heart moments! Today was my cousin's baby shower, and although I wasn't there, I sent a present along with my mom and sister and they said that the gift went over very well! It makes my heart smile to give people things, and it makes my heart smile even bigger when I hear that they like it!
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