Summer in the city

Simple things make me happy. The other day I was running through the cemetery, and the song "summer and the city" came on my ipod shuffle (I'm really not into technology, the only reason I have one is because my friend gave me her old one when she got a real ipod) and I just got so happy and went into a full out sprint. The sun was shining, and I was embarking on, exactly that, my summer in the city. By the way, the cemetery is a very nice place to run. It is very green, full of trees, peaceful, and there are deer wandering around. For me, a big-time environmentalist, it is a nice place to go to decompress from the hustle and bustle.

Another simple thing: wandering around and talking with a good friend. We hadn't really seen eachother much this summer, from previously mentioned busy conflicting schedules, but today we were able to spend some time together. We have the same thought process, so it is really nice to chat with someone who understands where you are coming from. Also, wandering off-campus is refreshing. It's a completely different world in the city neighborhoods. Seeing people of all different ages, not just college students and profesors makes me open my eyes a little wider. I realize that there is a whole world out there that I have become sheltered from in my college, study, work realm.

Oh, and I can't forget about dancing. Either jumping up and down crazily with friends in a dorm room while screaming lyrics to 80s and 90s songs, or going to a lindy and blues club and partner dancing with the lights dimmed, I don't think I stop smiling.

I think being pleased by simple things is best. I woke up today in a bad mood, I was tempted to rant on about this and that in my blog, but as the day went on, I cheered up rather quickly. Of course, the whole getting to cut rats brains with cool equipment and solutions for the first time this morning brightened my day...but it was topped off with good dinner and conversation with friends. Might as well enjoy the little things in life, because, well, you only live once, right? What's the sense in being angry?


On a separate note: I'm leaving for the weekend to go to my cousin's high school graduation. They grow up so fast! But it is extra exciting, because my mom is going to, so I'll get to see her, which is always nice. Nothing can ever replace a mom, no matter how independent you are.