I was surprised today when I finished my essay on oral history for my South African class. I didn't expect to have it done until at least Wednesday, but I got it in one go this morning. I think I have come to terms that my most productive time is in the morning. It also surprised me when I woke up and it was still dark outside.

I was moved when I found a sticky note left on my computer that said "roar!" and some other things.

I was inspired when Glen and I were eating lunch together this afternoon. We were eating outside by Murray, and he pointed to a corner near where the sams place and dorm rooms intersect. Around the area was a cluster of red flowers, and he said that he liked the color palate--the reds of the flowers, the blue of the sky, the brick.

It has been a really beautiful day.