Optimism, for once.

Things are finally feeling like the world might just make sense again.

Notes to anyone in the SLC area who even remotely enjoys tea: THE BEEHIVE TEA HOUSE is probably the best afternoon you'll spend in the city in a long time. I've been twice, tried different teas each time. First was the chocolate orange, and yesterday was very berry, and both were divine. They also have AMAZING sandwiches and soups and snackies and stuff. And its just the most beautiful, ecclectic, wonderful atmosphere, with fantastic seating arrangements, classic old-school 30s and 40s music, and decor ranging from asian tea-house, to british countryside. It works, i promise. It sits at 12th W Broadway downtown, and its fantastic. Do yourself a favor one of these days: grab a good friend or two, make the trip to SL, and spend an hour or two at this wonderful little piece of heaven.

I've learned in the last few days how much i appreciate the people in my life. Namely: Katrina, Rick Rea, Shelby Gene. 

Thursday night was party central here at the girls house, and it was fun and all. I was sober, for once :P, and just spending time with these three people made me appreciate that much more how important it is to surround myself with people who are passionate, and loving, and supportive, and creative, and funny. I don't know how I've gone so long without fully understanding this concept, and I've decided its time to start trimming the fat on my life. I dont need to spend time with people who arent going to support and uplift and inspire me to be better. I dont need to date people who want me to change who I am to fit their ideal. I don't need to maintain friendships with those whose outlook on life isnt going to push me to be better. And I'm not going to wait around for people to catch up to my speed.

This summer, I've realized, is going to be about re-focusing my life. Starting today, I'm going to be optimistic, and find the joy in everything, and start pushing myself to be an all around better human being. 

Optimism. Its not impossible. :)

Katrina

Shelby Gene

(somehow i dont have a picture of Rick and myself together. Ridic. Must fix this soon.)