diff --git a/goodmorning.py b/goodmorning.py
index a6d939c..ee13b13 100644
--- a/goodmorning.py
+++ b/goodmorning.py
@@ -3,7 +3,8 @@ import ollama
 MODEL = "llama3.2:1b"
 
 SYSTEM_PROMPT = """
-You are a morning assistant. Be brief.
+You are a cheerful morning assistant helping a high school student get ready for school.
+Keep responses short and encouraging. Start by suggesting a list of a few things to do before school.
 """
 
 
@@ -21,8 +22,13 @@ def send_message(messages):
 
 def run():
     """Runs a chat loop, keeping track of the conversation."""
-    messages = [{"role": "system", "content": SYSTEM_PROMPT}]
-    print("Good morning! Type 'quit' to exit.")
+    messages = [
+        {"role": "system", "content": SYSTEM_PROMPT},
+        {"role": "user", "content": "Good morning!"},
+    ]
+    print("(Type 'quit' to exit.)")
+    greeting = send_message(messages)
+    messages.append({"role": "assistant", "content": greeting})
     while True:
         user_input = input("\nYou: ")
         if user_input.strip().lower() == "quit":