Because Spring Semester officially begins tomorrow (at 8:15 AM sharp, of course), and because tomorrow is Monday (the unassailably worst day of the week behind Sunday) I have decided to count my blessings and write a list of things a person more optimistic than I would deem 'fortunate', 'happy' and other such depressingly positive adjectives.
1. There are twenty-two days left of February, in my mind the last official month of dear father Winter.
2. Not only do I have a book club meeting next Motzei Shabbos, but I have actually finished the book with more than forty eight hours to spare.
3. Because I have finished the book ('The Plot Against America', by Philip Roth) I can finally luxuriate in 'Harry Potter and the Order of the phoenix' again.
4. Speaking of which, 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' is being released in a mere 159 days.
5. My sister has finished the series she was reading ('Finovair Tapestry', by Guy Gavriel Kay) so after 'The Plot Against America' she can read 'Deadhouse Gates', by Steven Erickson, a book that I have been all but chemically manipulating her towards ever since I finished it.
6. My friend Goldie passed her road test. That's bound to come in handy.
7. The Superbowl is today, which means that football season is over and baseball season is beginning.
And I've reached the limit of my optimism for the moment. A successful exercise, though- seven thoughts for seven days can theoretically equate a full cup, I think.
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So did you like the Plot Against America? And why are you so enamored with Deadhouse Gates? Or in fact did you not like it and you want to punish your sister for something she did to you? :)
--Penina W.'s Abba.
BTW 8 days to pitchers and catchers...
Keep your chin up and "Let's Go Mets!"
Your writing is so excellent, it's a pleasure to read, even though the trouble with blogs is that you feel as though you're snooping.
Lots of hatzlacha in all endeavors.
I'm honored that I have been mentioned. You up for a road trip?
~Goldie
Yay book club! Glad we got a mention- hope we're making headway on the latest...
Really enjoyed last motzei Shabbos!
All the best,
MN
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