Good moods.

During the last 2 weeks I have been in somewhat of an awesome mood...everyday. This is not completely out of the ordinary , it's not like this never happens. but this time it feels a little different. I feel happier and more easy going and it is such a wonderful feeling . All I want to do is smile. 

I can't think of anything in particular that has made me feel like this, I don't think it was one big thing , but many little things. Things like having a study week for English , which meant no English lectures all week, having 3 other lectures canceled last week which meant I got to go home early for the first time ever! Really helped on the happy scale. getting 2 big assignments finished and submitted was such a plus.  Getting lovely surprises on Valentines day ♥, and even better getting to surprise my parents the very same day made last week such a beautiful and exciting week for me - It's the little things that go a long way and make me smile even more . 

This week has started off on a great note too... although none of my lectures have been canceled (yet) there is a big drop in the numbers of people attending such lectures this week... so our lecturers are being nice to those of us that actually show up . The weather has been beautiful , for maybe the first time this year- so beautiful that walking to college in the morning does not feel like a task , but in fact is something I actually  look forward to . So beautiful that I have had U2's " it's a beautiful day" on repeat in my head for the past 2 days straight...not a song I particularly love , but hey it speaks the truth . It is only Tuesday , so there is a lot more of this week to come and I feel like it is going to be a good one ! 

Last week in a bible study it was presented that when good things happen to us, or happen in our lives we tend to shy away from God and think we can face things on our own. I must say that I completely disagree with this. Of course yes some people would do this , and it takes something bad to happen to realize how we are nothing without him, but I don't think that is true for everyone. Not once during the past 2 weeks when I have been in a super excited , giddy good mood have I felt that I don't need God anymore, and I don't think I have ever felt that I could do this whole life thing without him. With everything that has happened and all the beautiful that fills my life, and much of the lives around me I must remember to always give thanks , and always give the Glory to God . Never forget but always give thanks. 

So as the mid week quickly approaches I am dreaming of going home early once more. There is but a day of lectures , a Christian Union meeting and an Psychology essay in the way of me getting home early for the second week running- but that will not keep me from home. As much as I love the beautiful weather of Galway (right now) the fantastic friends I have up here, the vibrant college I go to - Galway will never be like home. Home has proper tea, my lovely cozy room , long hugs from my mom and dad, tea with my nana and just that homily feeling.
But for not I sit here on my bed in Galway, with a cup of "Galway tea" , with one of  my favorite book beside me (re-reading for comfort ) and my teddy and a vanilla candle,  I await heading home to my small town full of people with big hearts .

Aoife Marie Elizabeth ♪