attitude

i'm trying optimism, because the rest of the semester is looking pretty terrifyingly busy right now. I am not going to write down my ridiculous list of assignments, exams, and responsibilities; instead, here are the things that are going to be good about the time between right now and the semester ending:

1. Ballet Performance Group show and then Harry Potter tonight with a couple of friends, including one who graduated and i see much less often than we'd like
2. Making AIDS awareness pins with red ribbon on Sunday
3. seeing my puppy over thanksgiving break. whatever else those three days turn into, they'll at least involve my dog and some quality cuddling.
4. the instant where i drag myself off the plane and through the security exit in newark airport, when i see my dad (who's come to pick me up) and relax for the first time in hours
5. getting some sleep tomorrow morning, finally
6. definitely going to tilt one of these weeks to just relax and dance
7. hot showers
8. getting my hair cut with one of my suitemates after thanksgiving
9. late-night chats with people i'm getting to know
10. the existence of Indian food
11. I found my favorite (okay, only) hat. so i can wear it and look gay and camouflage bad hair days.
12. sweatpants becoming increasingly acceptable to wear on weekdays
13. women's caucus bonding activity during reading period. usually alcoholic, always fun.