- old friends
- families who love to dance
- a short-lived cold
- over-the-counter medications readily available and affordable
- indian food
- a chance to explore Seattle by myself for an evening
- weddings
- having someone else there to point out the bright side
- happiness with my decision to pursue an MBA
- meeting smart classmates who I’ll be able to learn so much from
- bike rides to/from campus
- the no-hill route, which only adds 10 minutes to the ride
- the hill route, which saves 10 minutes if I’m in a hurry
- meeting a sweet old lady from Norway at the airport, making me feel useful and helpful
- photo booths at weddings
- glitter eyeshadow
- learning my way around Grainger hall
- textbook sales online
- vivid dreams
- new beginnings available for the taking
- california dreams