reasons to smile (in case i forget)

adorable sea otters, holding hands through this here sea of life (smile via Carrie):


the promise of weekend plans which, if all goes well, will bring me joy:


doggie play dates that result in hilariously tense standoffs over giiiiiant sticks:

















as well as:
-the sprouting of daffodils
-new moleskines
-the charming predictability of my parents' responses while playing Apples to Apples
-a temporary respite from grading
-the girl who asked to borrow all the books in the Anne of Green Gables series
-family
-friends
-beer