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A List That Could Be Longer

Fact*. The following things have brought joy to my day:

1. Skype date with the lovely Nadine, my soon-to-be-roommate. I'm praying we get the apartment at Bloor W and Dundas...AC, utilities included, steps from the subway...happiness COULD BE OURS.

2. Texts from Miss Aban. I don't know anyone who embodies the word delightful as she does.

3. Packing for vacation. I know, I'm not leaving for days, but I have to figure out my laundry plans...so now that I've set aside everything I'm taking, I know what I can wear for the rest of this week.

4. Sunshine. There has been more sun than rain. This always makes me happy.

5. Dinner plans with a new(ish) friend who is also going to alter a dress for me to wear to an upcoming wedding! If all goes well, it will make an appearance at every wedding I attend this summer.

6. Seeing (from afar) how Francy is going out of his way to be a blessing to people in Nashville after the flood...he's driving down tonight and has filled his van with bottled water. It may be a small thing, but small thoughtfulness is a big thing.

*anytime I preface something with the word "Fact," I am alluding to this Office episode.
Best.
Scene.
Ever.

Comments

  1. mellamovaca9:39 PM

    bears. beets. battlestar gallactica.

    my fave too! and you should check out the rest of the hyperbole and a half site -- if you liked that one i think there are many more you'll like. :) have a fantastic vacay!

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  2. Sarah7:30 AM

    Bloor west and Dundas... as in steps from the Dundas West subway station? That's where I spent my summers while in University, and I loved it! I need to visit friends in that area, it's been too long.

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  3. afro-chick9:23 AM

    i hope you get the apartment!! yessssssssssss.
    oh the two of you...IN THE SAME ROOM!
    HAPPINESS WILL BE MINE!!

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  4. afro-chick9:23 AM

    ps: francy- you're a dude!!! *claps*

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