Because, even though it feels very much (and rightly so) like we are losing so many things we value, there are still daily moments of joy or achievement or love or empowering ferocity or other kinds of fulfillment.
Maybe you've experienced something big worth celebrating; maybe you've just had a precious moment of contentment; maybe getting out of bed this morning was a success worthy of mention.
News items worth celebrating are also welcome.
So, whatever you have to share that's good, here's a place to do it.
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I just rewarded myself for swimming a mile when I really didn't fucking feel like it by ordering a new swim cap that says "I'm really a mermaid."
— Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) February 2, 2018
BECAUSE I'M A FUCKING ADULT.
When I went back to look at what my last "good thing" was, it was also a swim cap, lol! Look, what can I say? I am easily delighted by $5 swim caps.
(BTW: Literally the very first response to this tweet last night was a dude telling me I have "awesome boobs." Wonder not why I long for a private pool. I can't even talk about swimming without getting creeped on!)
Anyway! Swimming is continually a good thing in my life, and I am grateful that I finally have a place to do it.
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