10-31

Today I learned that people have more to teach me than I give them credit for.
I got to hand out candy to trick or treaters.
And it was beautiful.

10-30

Today I learned that long days are often the days worth remembering.
I saw my team come together.
And it was beautiful.

10-29

Today I learned that it is my attitude that tires me when I am with people, not the people themselves.
I registered for spring classes.
And it was beautiful.

10-28

Today I learned that I am awful at remaining positive.
I had a chance to share my writing.
And it was beautiful.

10-27

Today I learned that the most efficient way to warm oneself is to stand pantless next to a flame.
I drove my car down a breath taking series of roads.
And it was beautiful.

10-26

Today I learned that a pack only starts to feel heavy a few miles in.
I sat in a giant fort made of logs next to a fire for warmth.
And it was beautiful.

10-25

Today I learned that financial aid offices are not a happy place to be.
I ate a hot dog made over a fire.
And it was beautiful.

10-24

Today I learned that I need space.
I got to debate again.
And it was beautiful.

10-23

Today I learned that college mid-terms aren't as hard as they tell you.
I ran from a lava monster.
And it was beautiful.

10-22

Today I learned that comprehension and performance are two very different things.
I slept for 14 hours.
And it was beautiful.

10-21

Today I learned that writing gives me a form of satisfaction very few other things can.
I began truly developing friendships with the children I am working with at St. Edmond's home.
And it was beautiful.

10-20

Today I learned that even a far away place can give you a piece of home.
I recognized a growing community.
And it was beautiful.

10-19

Today I learned that even when things seem dead, one heart is all it takes to return life.
My dad was released from the hospital.
And it was beautiful.

10-18

Today I learned that a night with a dear friend encourages you even when you didn't think you needed encouraged.
I spent the day with a mentor who breathed inspiration into me as a child.
And it was beautiful.

10-17

Today I learned that teaching is most certainly what I am meant to do.
I hugged my little cousins.
And it was beautiful.

10-16

Today I learned that sleeping in your own bed is the most efficient way to rest.
I saw three excited teens begin to see their future come into focus.
And it was beautiful.

10-15

Today I learned that time away from something makes it even sweeter when it comes back.
I spent some quality time with God attempting to understand Exodus.
And it was beautiful.

10-14

Today I learned that waking up early can actually be nice.
I woke up early.
And it was beautiful.

10-13

Today I learned that just because you want to nap doesn't mean you should.
I did homework in my hammock.
And it was beautiful.

10-12

Today I learned that a single comment can ruin your night. I also learned that a single comment doesn't have to ruin your night.
I finally let loose.
And it was beautiful.

10-11

Today I learned that I am not always as charming as I like to think.
I had my first collegiate choral concert.
And it was beautiful.

10-10

Today I learned that being the best isn't always good.
I coached.
And it was beautiful.

10-9

Today I learned that just because something is backward does not mean it is different.
I found some answers.
And it was beautiful.

10-8

Today I learned that a cancelled class gives you so much more than just an hour and a half break.
I created my favorite piece of work yet.
And it was beautiful.

10-7

Today I learned that kindness deflates distaste.
I watched the creeks overflow.
And it was beautiful.

10-6

Today I learned that sometimes there are two trains coming to the same stop that are heading in opposite directions. I also learned that getting on the wrong one is quite a detour.
I watched a young girl perform the most graceful kata I have ever seen.
And it was beautiful.

10-5

Today I learned that yardsales are the perfect place to find story books.
I had dinner with my family for the first time in a month.
And it was beautiful.

10-4

Today I learned that sometimes excess intelligence causes stupidity.
I had dinner with my lovely grandparents.
And it was beautiful.

10-3

Today I learned that no matter how many question are answered, new ones will arise.
I chilled with my roommates while talking nonsense.
And it was beautiful.

10-2

Today I learned that waking up earlier than necessary often results in unparalleled efficiency.
I stayed up unbearably late with my best friend making an artistic interpretation of Genesis with sharpies.
And it was beautiful.

10-1

Today I learned that missing lunch makes me unbearably grumpy.
I saw the absolute coolest place in the world to hang a hammock.
And it was beautiful.

9-30

Today I learned that a little encouragement goes a long way.
I wandered the nighttime streets of Wayne, lost in thought and in song.
And it was beautiful.