happy

It was that kind of day.

The day when I knew I was doing what I do best. Lately, it hasn't been all that common.

But today. Oh, I knew.

Taking data, lots of it and figuring it out and reducing it and arranging it to be useful. And making it so the next person to come along could follow the process. Giddy.

Talking to a young co-worker about his MBA studies and remembering the joy of learning and wanting it for myself again. Even though I'm 54.

Waffa thanked me for class and asked me to stop and see her at her internship this summer. And that she would send pictures from her two-week educational tour of companies like Leo Burnett and P&G. Exciting!

Alaa stopped to tell me that she really enjoyed my class and that she wished I had taught her Accounting 101 class. Happy!

Telling Majid that he did it, he made it through this class even though he spent a lot of time talking himself out of the fact that he knew what he was doing. Investing!

How does it happen, this kind of day when I am full and overflowing? Overflowing with the joy of the people in my life - students, co-workers, family. The accomplishment of a team effort at work. The serendipity of a free parking spot just big enough for a Mini maneuver. Fun and laughter in the classroom. Caring so deeply for these students and celebrating their accomplishment ('cause accounting ain't the most fun class people ever take).

A celebratory dinner with husband. Connection!

It is only this, a gift from God.

And I thank Him for it.