This word does not really fit my outlook these days, but I am vowing to be more optimistic - I will try to see the glass 1/3 full rather than completely empty :) And as I am writing this, we have had three days of gloomy weather, and nonstop rain - I mean nonstop - the rate may have varied a bit, but solid precip for three days straight. But instead of letting it get to me, I laced up my shoes today, went on a soggy run, and spent some time reflecting on my two most favorite topics - the economy and the weather. Where does my optimism play into all of this... the (much needed) rain finally turned into snow. And our sleepy, little hibernating suburb, came to life in one instant as we all gathered outside and played in the snow until bedtime.