13 things that make a morning in Ukraine spectacular.

*Waking up just early enough to skype some of your favorite people at home just before they go to bed.

*Spoonfuls of peanut butter & Rosehip tea for breakfast.

*Being able to work the doors properly and avoiding evil door lady who doesn't seem to like Americans.

*Getting to sit down on the bus, over the heater.

*Wearing red boots that keep toes dry and toasty.

*Being on the right bus, when thinking you accidentally got on and paid for the wrong one.

*Sun & blue sky.

*Blue sunglasses.

*Not falling on the ice on the way to school

*Melting permafrost.

*Deas Vail.

*More tea.

*and this smile: