smile.

It was nice to spend time with Ames. She was a good sport going to the zoo with me. The zoo is one of those places (along with art museums) that makes me smile. I appreciated Ames trying to communicate with the animals. She even spoke Indonesian to the animals from Indonesia. I wish I could have video-taped that.

I took the bus today. It's always interesting when I take the bus. People who ride the bus are such characters. I wonder where they're coming from, where they're going, what their houses look like, what they like to eat, etc. Anywho, as I got off the bus, a man so warmly said, "Have a great day." I usually hate the word "great". It's such a dead, meaningless word. I cringe and draw a huge "X" on this word when any of my tutor kids use it in their writing. But, he said it so genuinely and warmly. I couldn't help but smile. Then, he said, "Never lose that gorgeous smile." It was nice.

Andrea and I had a good heart-to-heart. I'm so blessed to have her as a housemate. She made me this wonderful drink - warmed up soy milk with honey and cinnamon - to help me fall asleep.

As I sip this comforting drink and listen to 'Gracie Mix vol. 5', I feel grateful and smile.

God knows
I've been taking a lot without giving back