Today was a crappy day. I was impatient with Olivine. A student fell asleep in my college class (I really like her, such a disappointment). My mom and I need to change up birthday boy plans next week due to unforeseen issues. I am lagging on my homework. I flaked on some friends for Sunday (sorry no patchwork and no flea market). I feel out of sorts.

But then a student (perk of teaching college) gave me a gift:

On any other day it might not have hit me as hard. Tonight I was shocked and honored and grateful. How did she know I would need that?

Now I am ready for Friday.