outWORD by Matte Downey

I can be a very negative person sometimes. And I don't particularly like that character trait. Why does the first word out of my mouth so often turn out to be "No?" So today I decided to engage in an exercise of thankfulness and affection. An uncensored stream of words reflecting delight instead of disappointment. It goes something like this... I like being able to run. I like to jump. I like the sun. I like my car. I like my cats. I like eating. I like to sleep. I like breathing. I like Dean. I like talking to my cool friends far and near. I like laughing without knowing why. I like good stories. I like learning new things. I like a whole day in front of me with endless possibilities. I like pretty skies. I like loud thunder. I like being warm. I like being liked. I like surprises. I like to see, hear, touch, smell, and taste my world. I like me. I like you. I like God who thought of something like "liking" in ...