Why today has been okay

Today has been a Monday all the way. With the exception of European museum workers (who generally seem to get Monday's off), I doubt there is a soul on the face of the planet who looks forward to Mondays. So, when a Monday is crappy it only makes an already bad day worse. However, rather than complain, I'm looking today for the good things:

1. I woke up this morning to the ringtone "All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey. I almost had a smile on my face when it went off (which is something since I don't usually wake up very happy). Christmas is coming...
2. I filled up my car this morning at $2.14 per gallon! I could have danced away from the pump I was so thrilled. Actually, I could have gotten $2.09 at the Sinclair next door, but I decided since it was such a deal I would spring for the good stuff and get Chevron.
   
3. It was rainy. Normally this would be kind of depressing, but I enjoyed it today. It felt cozy.
4. I have wonderful co-workers.
5. I'm stopping at Target on my way home. Enough said.
   
6. I am looking forward to yet another installment of Pushing Daisies tonight. I'll be working from home anyway, so the innovative shot angles, clever dialogue and charming Ned will be a much appreciated comfort blanket.
7. I leave for Thanksgiving break two weeks from today. And not a moment too soon.

So all in all, I guess it's been a pretty good day. I hope I will be able to say the same thing for Tuesday.