optimism

i'm feeling optimistic about westwinds for the first time.

i mean, i've felt good about the winds before;
i've felt like the worst has definitely been put behind us;
i've felt like the storm(s) we were weathering were going to pass, etc.

but i've never felt a surge of enthusiasm like the one i do now.

it feels like our staff and elders are all rowing in the same direction
ben, lori, and becky are all set to rock it this fall
jvo is in a fantastic space right now
and it feels like the best is yet to come

it's a nice feeling