In praise of mood altering substances

It's time to select classes for the fall semester, which means it is also time for my bi-annual identity crisis. Who am I? What do I want to do with my life?

All of these questions would be much more distressing if I was not drinking my catmint tea- it is slightly intoxicating and tinges my thoughts with a blissful, happy sort of feeling. I am no longer paralyzed by thought. I can slow down and smile long enough to accomplish what I need to. My homework seems to be getting itself done. I turn around and the yard has de-weeded itself, all the plants are watered, and the seedlings are transplanted and thriving.

Without the tea I'm a mess. Barely hanging on, as it were.

Thank god or whoever for these little beautiful, comforting things.

And since I am in such a good mood now...

...I figure it is a good time to share a video that always makes me happy.

Presenting: Story from North America

A little kindness goes a long way

I am so thankful that my cousin Holly is in my life. She called tonight, just to see how I was doing. She is the first person to call me in a long time. I was feeling so down tonight- so worthless, so pathetic, so awful. My mood has completely turned around now.

I hope Holly realizes what a beautiful person she is. She is kind and caring, intensely loyal, happy, intelligent, and a hard worker. I love her very much and feel proud to call her my cousin.

Thank you for saving me tonight Holly. Love you.