Who would have believed that today would be such a good day? We get a snow storm here and I’m in a great mood. Odd. So this might not be my typical entry…it’s sort of positive and happy. Odd. I owe it all to music. Honestly, my day probably could have gone either way. Music, as many times before in my life, set the tone for the day.
DAY ELEVEN: Train crowded. With loud teenagers. Bonus: I have my iPod. So I pop it in and look out the window at tons and tons of snow coming down. Come to the realization I’m probably not going out to dinner tonight and will not have fun walking around the city, start to get annoyed, but then, what do my listening ears start to hear? Bob Marley and his Three Little Birds. As soon as I hear “Don't worry about a thing, cuz every little thing gonna be alright” I can’t help but smile. Instantly made me think...today's gonna be a good day. Granted, its past 10 and I'm not at work yet, which always makes me happier (more sleep and all, not rushing to get ready, you know). Plus...I'm determined to go do some snow activity today...make a snow family, give them a story, pretend they come to life and walk down the street with me. To top it off, Bobby McFerrin’s Don’t Worry Be Happy comes on just as I walk out into the cold after the train. I think the universe is trying to tell me something today. Maybe? Day flies by and later in the day I am again forced to smile (by songs). If you’ve never seen Grease 2, check is out…I wouldn’t call it the best movie, but it’s the best worst movie ever. These songs, Let's Do It For Our Country and Reproduction, are ridiculous and fabulous (click the link to see the video). Anyway, the only thing today (so far) that has annoyed me – the bucket drummer on the bridge – who deserves kudos for being out in this weather – is drumming away and then yells “Go Texas Longhorns!” WTF?! We’re in Chicago, right? Maybe he’s from Texas or maybe he just hates Alabama. Either way, isn't there a Bulls game or Blackhawks game or some midwest team we can cheer for? Optimistic spin: I am NOT from Texas OR Alabama. I’m just going to close this short, positive entry with a few things I am thankful for today: People who watch Sing with me, Grease 2, Baby Bear, music, long non-work emails, snow fun, and Honesty. I’m off to go sledding!!! (Maybe) Oh and don’t get used to this positivity.
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