Today I woke up to my 6:30 alarm, rolled over, and was pretty peeved about having to get up for classes. The coffee I bought was super concentrated and resembled mud instead of the delicious caffeinated beverage I was hoping for. I struggled to stay awake in my "boring" classes. Then I tripped walking back to my apartment. Ugh. Needless to say I wasn't in the greatest mood. We've all been there; all had "one of those days." And that's normal.

A quote that I heard recently struck me.

"It's just a bad day. Not a bad life."

I think this is something that a lot of people, myself included need to take to heart.

Instead, I decided to look at differently.

Today I woke up. I got out of bed and got ready to for another day at an excellent school. I had the opportunity to have hot food and drink for breakfast. I was educated by professors in classes that challenged my intellect. I was able to walk back to my apartment, where I have a warm room and a comfy bed.

I am alive. I am going to school. I live in a country where we have more food than we know what to do with. I'm able to learn. I'm healthy enough to walk myself around. I live in a place where I don't have to worry about my safety when I walk out the door.

We all take things for granted but it's important to remember how lucky we are. It's just a bad day...not a bad life.