a few good things.

1. A few weeks ago, Nick learned the "brooming" technique that should always be applied after shoveling. I now have years of ice-free driveways ahead of me.

2. A stock photography company gave a presentation at my office this week. On top of the stock photography knowledge I gained, I also took a free T-shirt and a free bottle of wine home.

3. The sugar-free syrup at our in-office coffee bar contains splenda, not aspartame. I really enjoy the sugar-free almond syrup. I also enjoy the fact that it will not give me a migraine.

4. Last night, I made fake-baked penne with ground buffalo, garlic tomato sauce, cream cheese, Italian fontinal and monteray jack. I also put lots of fresh parsley on the top. It was divine.

5. I rather like ground buffalo.

6. Last week, a co-worker accidentally called me a "bitch." I then received a handmade card that read: "Jessi, you are not a bitch. You are my friend. And friends make jokes." It may be the nicest card with the word "bitch" on it that i have ever received.

7. Last friday, Nick sent me tulips. They were light pink and white and they reminded me of spring. So now I say to God, "Bring on spring!" Bring. It. On.