“Make each day your masterpiece.” John Wooden

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as opposed to my usually 6–6:30am. I was up this early because my fiancé was excited about a golf outing he had and awake early. It was nice to see him excited and I kind of just relaxed until I jumped in the shower at 5:30am.I took a shower that early because Sean needed the car for his golf trip. So, at 6am, he drove me to work. We stopped for coffee and a bagel and got to chitchat on the way. I don’t usually have to be at work until 8am but I also don’t usually get to spend time with Sean on a weekday morning. Most mornings, he is up and out until he gets home from work in the evenings. So, this extra alone time was a nice change.So, I get to work. I unlock the doors. I set up in my classroom and I decide to use this time to check my email and grade some work from my evening college students. The emails are mostly from students who have fallen behind and are in the process of handing in late work. I could be annoyed because this is the last week of classes for the summer semester and they are rushing, complaining, or dispensing excuses as to why they haven’t done the work. However, I am glad that they are communicating and letting me know what is holding them up as that is my biggest rule.By 7:30am, I had graded all of the assignments and replied to all emails. I decided to sneak outside for a few minutes before I started my work for my day job. I went outside and when I finished, I turned to open the door and it had locked behind me. The woman in the office upstairs had come in and locked the door that I

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had opened for the day. I didn’t bring my keys. It’s on me. This was totally my fault. I could cry or laugh. I chose laughter and enjoyed the extra time outside until my boss arrived. Luckily, he also chose laughter.So, at 8am, when I usually start my day, I had already accomplished a lot and had a bit of an adventure. I have been able to work with my students, lunch with my co-workers, and I know that a lot of my nighttime grading is already finished. Tonight, I have a meeting at 4:45pm-5:45pm and a class at 6pm. I like to squeeze these meetings in so they don’t carry in to the weekend very often. I have a 6pm class but this is the last one for the semester, freeing me up a little before the fall semester begins.My 18 year old is working and has cheerfully checked in today. My 16 year old is fresh and responded to my text to take out the trash, “who’s this?”. It could be worse. It could always be worse. Instead of waiting for the worst, I choose to be happy where I am at. We can wait to die but why wait to live. My days are long and busy. However, my heart is full of people and places and work that I love.Everyday we have a choice. We can choose to be miserable or choose happy. I know what I would rather be. We only have one life. I know, I know. A few years ago, I would have told you that this theory is chock full of Pollyanna hogwash. But, try it. Everyday, leave your mark on the world. Choose happy. Stay grateful. One day at a time, put the good side out. It’s life-changing. Trust me.</article></body>

“Make each day your masterpiece.” John Wooden

August 19th

We only get one life. Every day we are on this Earth is a gift. I know this sounds like some hippie-dippy-bullshit, but, the moment you embrace these facts, the better your life will be! If we wake up each day with a grateful heart, we will make sure to do great things! We simply need to start off by being thankful we can have another great day!

Now, I know not every day is perfect. There are always going to be tax days and break-ups and laundry days and sick days. However, if we can be grateful just for being alive, we will fill each of our days (even the bad ones) with as much happiness as possible. Yes, tax day sucks — but not as much as death. Every day that you are on the right side of the ground, you have something to be grateful for. Count your blessings! And, if you feel like you are without blessings….count mine. Look around. Even on the worst day, there is so much to be happy about. And happiness is contagious.

Ok, so let me tell you about my day today. I could be annoyed for so many reasons but I have chosen to live a grateful life. So, this morning I was up at 4:30am as opposed to my usually 6–6:30am. I was up this early because my fiancé was excited about a golf outing he had and awake early. It was nice to see him excited and I kind of just relaxed until I jumped in the shower at 5:30am.

I took a shower that early because Sean needed the car for his golf trip. So, at 6am, he drove me to work. We stopped for coffee and a bagel and got to chitchat on the way. I don’t usually have to be at work until 8am but I also don’t usually get to spend time with Sean on a weekday morning. Most mornings, he is up and out until he gets home from work in the evenings. So, this extra alone time was a nice change.

So, I get to work. I unlock the doors. I set up in my classroom and I decide to use this time to check my email and grade some work from my evening college students. The emails are mostly from students who have fallen behind and are in the process of handing in late work. I could be annoyed because this is the last week of classes for the summer semester and they are rushing, complaining, or dispensing excuses as to why they haven’t done the work. However, I am glad that they are communicating and letting me know what is holding them up as that is my biggest rule.

By 7:30am, I had graded all of the assignments and replied to all emails. I decided to sneak outside for a few minutes before I started my work for my day job. I went outside and when I finished, I turned to open the door and it had locked behind me. The woman in the office upstairs had come in and locked the door that I had opened for the day. I didn’t bring my keys. It’s on me. This was totally my fault. I could cry or laugh. I chose laughter and enjoyed the extra time outside until my boss arrived. Luckily, he also chose laughter.

So, at 8am, when I usually start my day, I had already accomplished a lot and had a bit of an adventure. I have been able to work with my students, lunch with my co-workers, and I know that a lot of my nighttime grading is already finished. Tonight, I have a meeting at 4:45pm-5:45pm and a class at 6pm. I like to squeeze these meetings in so they don’t carry in to the weekend very often. I have a 6pm class but this is the last one for the semester, freeing me up a little before the fall semester begins.

My 18 year old is working and has cheerfully checked in today. My 16 year old is fresh and responded to my text to take out the trash, “who’s this?”. It could be worse. It could always be worse. Instead of waiting for the worst, I choose to be happy where I am at. We can wait to die but why wait to live. My days are long and busy. However, my heart is full of people and places and work that I love.

Everyday we have a choice. We can choose to be miserable or choose happy. I know what I would rather be. We only have one life. I know, I know. A few years ago, I would have told you that this theory is chock full of Pollyanna hogwash. But, try it. Everyday, leave your mark on the world. Choose happy. Stay grateful. One day at a time, put the good side out. It’s life-changing. Trust me.