Smiles

Why doesn't anyone in Ohio smile? People in Nicaragua have little more than dirt (in comparison with the U.S. in terms of material possessions, anyway), yet they smile ALL the time. Here at Denison, everyone is wealthier than they realize, with their North Face coats and Ugg boots, yet they keep their eyes down and walk right past me. Making eye contact with anyone on this campus is a surprise, and when I get a smile in return - wow. It's a big deal.

It shouldn't be, though. Everybody here has so much to be grateful for, and so many things to be happy about. I don't know why anyone frowns on this campus!

I really, really miss Nicaragua. The 30 degree weather certainly doesn't help anything either.