I've decided to write (10) more things that make me happy. It really does help to make a list of the good things in life, big or small. It helps put things in perspective.
(1) A new box of 48 color crayons. Why: because, although I am not very artistic or creative, I love to color. I will buy coloring books at the dollar store and spend hours just coloring the whole book. It's a good way to remember how it feels to be a kid. I love the satisfaction of finishing a page that, although simple, took a little bit of care and effort and it turns out looking pretty. Oh ya, and you need 48 colors because 25 isn't enough and 96 is just too much.
(2) Sunshine. Why: because it feels good. It makes me happy. I notice a substantial change of mood between summer and winter in myself and those around me. The sun just helps motivate and encourage. It makes me smile. The sun makes things grow and it helps the world come alive every summer, as kids start to ride their bikes and run around in the sprinklers.
(3) Tan lines. Why: because it means that i am modest because I wear clothes that cover me enough to give me tan lines when I'm running, or laying out, or playing, or working in the garden and it means at least part of me is tan. which i love. to be tan is awesome. I feel better about myself when i am tan and i look better when i am tan.
(4) Singing hymns in church. Why: because i feel the spirit more during the hymns, and more consistently then while doing anything else in church. It sounds awesome and the words mean so much and they tell a story or a gospel principal that is often taught best through music.
(5) Feeling loved. Why: because the people who love me mean the most to me. The ones who care about my well being and want the best for me. It is these people who motivate me and feeling their love helps me when I am down and also when I am up. It's a great feeling to know someone is proud of you and will call you their own. Even though I am growing up I am constantly striving to make my parents proud. I want them to see that I am trying to make the most out of my life. Their love and their instruction and care mean so much to me. I respect what they think about what I am doing or not doings. Feeling their love and the love of my friends and family motivates me to be the best I can be.
(6) Looking cute. Why: It takes a lot of effort to do my hair and my make up and find an outfit that I like. I don't usually put that much time into getting ready so when I do it makes me feel good. It makes me happy. Maybe that's lame but it definitely helps my self esteem when I think I look good when I go out.
(7) The look on little kids faces while reading them a story. Why: because they are immersed in the wonderful new world. A world they wish they could be a part of. A world where the good guy always wins. A world that is beautiful and happy and bring. There is nothing more perfect, beautiful and innocent as a child who only wants the best, what he or she expect because that is what the princesses got. It's a beautiful thing, to teach children to reach for the stars and want the very best for him or herself. Dream.
(8)The first time you're totally alone after a first kiss and can privately freak out. Why: because a first kiss (the very first and each new-guy-first) is exciting. Its something that little girls dream about, something that both of you have spent the whole date and each previous date thinking about and wondering about it's arrival. Its nerve racking and exciting. The movies have some awesome first kisses and although it's never quite like that in real life (as far as I have experienced) I am waiting for that first kiss that sets my heart on fire (in a totally good, romantic, passionate way)-- maybe that's a little cliche, but I believe in the power of the first kiss ;).
(9) When the perfect song comes on the radio. Why: because it makes me happy! Haha, because i love singing along (when I am by myself), especially with the windows rolled down. A good song that I know all the words too. A song that I can relate to. Seriously. That's awesome. Yay for music!
(10) Being weird. Why: because it helps me love me. It helps to show the world that it's totally okay to be happy and confident and... well, weird.
"We are all a little weird and life's a little weird,and when we find someone who's weirdness is compatible with ours, we joing up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love" :)
(2) Sunshine. Why: because it feels good. It makes me happy. I notice a substantial change of mood between summer and winter in myself and those around me. The sun just helps motivate and encourage. It makes me smile. The sun makes things grow and it helps the world come alive every summer, as kids start to ride their bikes and run around in the sprinklers.
(3) Tan lines. Why: because it means that i am modest because I wear clothes that cover me enough to give me tan lines when I'm running, or laying out, or playing, or working in the garden and it means at least part of me is tan. which i love. to be tan is awesome. I feel better about myself when i am tan and i look better when i am tan.
(4) Singing hymns in church. Why: because i feel the spirit more during the hymns, and more consistently then while doing anything else in church. It sounds awesome and the words mean so much and they tell a story or a gospel principal that is often taught best through music.
(5) Feeling loved. Why: because the people who love me mean the most to me. The ones who care about my well being and want the best for me. It is these people who motivate me and feeling their love helps me when I am down and also when I am up. It's a great feeling to know someone is proud of you and will call you their own. Even though I am growing up I am constantly striving to make my parents proud. I want them to see that I am trying to make the most out of my life. Their love and their instruction and care mean so much to me. I respect what they think about what I am doing or not doings. Feeling their love and the love of my friends and family motivates me to be the best I can be.
(6) Looking cute. Why: It takes a lot of effort to do my hair and my make up and find an outfit that I like. I don't usually put that much time into getting ready so when I do it makes me feel good. It makes me happy. Maybe that's lame but it definitely helps my self esteem when I think I look good when I go out.
(7) The look on little kids faces while reading them a story. Why: because they are immersed in the wonderful new world. A world they wish they could be a part of. A world where the good guy always wins. A world that is beautiful and happy and bring. There is nothing more perfect, beautiful and innocent as a child who only wants the best, what he or she expect because that is what the princesses got. It's a beautiful thing, to teach children to reach for the stars and want the very best for him or herself. Dream.
(8)The first time you're totally alone after a first kiss and can privately freak out. Why: because a first kiss (the very first and each new-guy-first) is exciting. Its something that little girls dream about, something that both of you have spent the whole date and each previous date thinking about and wondering about it's arrival. Its nerve racking and exciting. The movies have some awesome first kisses and although it's never quite like that in real life (as far as I have experienced) I am waiting for that first kiss that sets my heart on fire (in a totally good, romantic, passionate way)-- maybe that's a little cliche, but I believe in the power of the first kiss ;).
(9) When the perfect song comes on the radio. Why: because it makes me happy! Haha, because i love singing along (when I am by myself), especially with the windows rolled down. A good song that I know all the words too. A song that I can relate to. Seriously. That's awesome. Yay for music!
(10) Being weird. Why: because it helps me love me. It helps to show the world that it's totally okay to be happy and confident and... well, weird.
"We are all a little weird and life's a little weird,and when we find someone who's weirdness is compatible with ours, we joing up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love" :)
Me likey number 10 sista!
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