Today is a good day.

The more it gets cold outside, the more I love it to be cozy inside: lots of pillows, some framed photos, nice lighting, many books, and a lovely cup of coffee.

Everything is so sad, and so beautiful.

And I've been daydreaming lately – about picnics on the beach, flower hair-bands, ice-creams, and golden sunlight. While sipping my special blend of coffee, I tell myself that my time is just around the corner – that all the wrongs will turn into right very soon and I will smile from my heart.

Some Sundays it all feels like a load of crap, while on other days I convince my tiny heart to smile briefly.

Today is one of those days.

Today is a good day.
 

I have a little sister. She is 12 now, and she follows me around whenever she can. She says the best things, and I love her sense of humor. Here are a few random conversations with my dear little angel.

[for reference, she calls me "Appa" = Big Sister]

Dropping her off for soccer practice…

Raaji: When should I pick you up?
Sister: When I am done.
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In Wal-Mart parking lot…

Raaji: If you do not start behaving right now, I WILL leave you here.
Sister: No, you can’t leave me here now. I can’t walk home; I am not wearing the right shoes. 
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Giving mom a tray with Omelette and Juice…(breakfast in bed)
Sister: Mom this is for you. I made it for you.
Raaji (sarcastically): Yeah, right.
Sister: No, really, I made it! Appa just made sure I don’t burn the house down.
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Raaji (to mom): Mom, I got her some good books to read. They are due in two weeks, could you please take her back to the library then?
Sister: Yes, mom Appa got me books, and they are evil books. Pure evil books. One of them is called to KILL a mockingbird!
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One quiet evening...
Sister: Appa, remember the time we used to cuddle together and watch Disney movies?
Raaji: Yes
Sister:  Why did you have to grow up and ruin that?
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