lesson learned

BYU is a funny place.

All the students have an close relationship with HBLL. 

and if you don't know what I mean, well, you're not a BYU student

Sometimes you see people studying their scriptures...for their upcoming test.

Sometimes you see people giving out free hugs. Yes, free ones!

And everyone just seems happy and smile-ly at BYU, especially when spring comes early.

Like today for instance, as I was walking to class a girl gleefully looked at me and what normally becomes a "who can look away the quickest" match actually wasn't this time.

She just looked at me and happily smiled and said "Hello!, It's a beautiful day!"

Indeed it was. A 62 degree day in March is beautiful. No argument there.

I managed to mumble something that resembled hello back as I was somewhat surprised and in shock because I'm used to winning those look away matches, not being confronted by my opponent.

After we had passed each other, for a moment there I thought, "what a peculiar girl..." and then continued on my way.

And then a minute later I found that I was the one smiling and I felt on top of the world.

Then I put it all together.

A stranger's smile made me feel that way.

Call me crazy but smiles are contagious. 

Yes, I learned that in primary but today, I learned it in college.

So do a stranger a favor and smile today. You never know who you'll impact.