good thoughts

Current mood: optimistic

See my current mood? Today I am feeling like things just have to get better. Actually, I know that I have progressed overall, but some of those bad days have just been really discouraging. I have been reading a book called "Where is God When It Hurts". It is so good. It has made me realize that I can get through hard times, and that there are so much worse things I could be dealing with. Not to say that my pain isn't legitimate, but that it can certainly be overcome, and that it's not the end of the world. Just in the last few days I have actually seen that there really is a chance for me to be back to my normal self, and truly enjoy life again. I have been keeping pretty busy, and got to spend lots of time with a variety of friends this weekend. I can honestly say I had a really good weekend. I got to see an old friend from college that moved here last fall, and I didn't even know she was here until July. We weren't close in college, but she was my RA one year, and we were on the same cross-cultural trip to Jamaica, and I always thought she was a great person and lots of fun. I went to her place for dinner last night, and we had a really good visit. I am looking forward to spending more time with her. Anyway, I just really want to have a brighter outlook and enjoy life and have greater strength. I know not everyday will be fantastic, but I am hopeful that there are going to more good days than bad days, and that there are wonderful things in store for me.

Here's a great quote I found today:
Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. Look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. Think only of the best, work only for the best, and expect only the best. Forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. Give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. Live in the faith that the whole world is on your side so long as you are true to the best that is in you.- Christian D. Larson

Currently listening : Fallen By Evanescence Release date: By 04 March, 2003