The other day I was walking up the steps in the student center, and when I looked out the window, I saw this cardinal! It was one of the last really cold days we had, so it was really cool to see a bird at all, let alone a cardinal. It was like a good omen saying, "Spring is almost here! Just hold out a few more weeks!"

On another note, what is it about seeing a cardinal that is so exciting? It's not like they're that rare. I mean, if someone looked out their window and saw an ostrich walking across their lawn, that would be something to get excited about. But a cardinal? I don't know. But I get excited when I see one. =)