.brightening.

let me tell you a little something about this picture. the friday after m&g's wedding, i was feeling a bit down because i really missed everybody. so i forced myself to change into an outfit that made me feel happy, put on makeup and actually go out and do some therapy shopping. i realized that if i didn't do that, i would be sitting home in my pajamas miserable. i was still sad, but it didn't sting as much. sometimes it's just the little things that you must do to keep your spirits up and to believe that there is promise in the day. it's amazing to think that people can go days without a single touch of another person. i bumped my chair into a classmate today and put my hand on his shoulder as i apologized. then i consoled another classmate when i patted her in reassurance that even though she was going to be missing the 80 degree weather this weekend, that she would have much more fun in baltimore. as i did this, i realized in renewed amazement how important touch is. gosh, i miss a good hug. so if you're reading this, and you're capable of doing so, hug and kiss all the people that you can. it's such a privilege.