Happy LIist

Take five minutes, and contemplate what simple things make you happy. Write them down, and post that paper on your wall or in a binder or somewhere where you can read it when you are not having the best day. Here are a couple examples of things that make me happy, in no specific order.

Talking about God
Getting to know people
Seeing people excited
Pinterest
Spending time with family
Camping
Running
Helping kids have fun
smiley faces
Taking pictures
Doing random acts of kindness
Riding horses with horse loving friends
Having random friends show up at my house
Sponaneous get-togethers
Crocheting
Sunshine
Running in the rain
Screen printing
Doing stuff for others
Sewing
Doing something I have never or rarely do
Walking
Eating at the table with my family
Laughing
Being creative
Teaching someone something fun, when they want to learn
Different colored pens
Ice cream
Homemade ice cream
Smoothies
Gymnastics
Colorful sunsets
Sunrises
Exercise
Coloring
Drawing
Organizing
Socializing
Sleep
Rainbows
Friends
Tie Dy
Fruit
Flip flops
Notes
Contacting friends I never see
Being real
Hearing birds
Surprising friends
Playing with my dog
Talking real with someone
Spending time with my Mom
Seeing my family laugh
Being outside
Being random
Painting
Spending time with friends
Standing up for someone or God
Zebra pens
Hoodies
Pulling newly dried and warm piece of clothing out of the dryer and puting it on
Silence
Ice cream parties
Smoothie parties
Lerning something new
Listening to someon talk about something happy
Africa
Vibrams
Baking
Cleaning
Finishing a project
Water
Grape Fruit
Eating healthy
Encouraging words
Team building activities
Honesty
Respect
Dirt biking
Camp fires
Marshmallows
Reeces Pieces
Smiling at someone
Seeing someone shy come out of their bubble
Puppies
Home cooked meals
Simplicity
Uplifting conversations
Hiking
Getting up early in the morning and accomplishing something
Picking huckleberries
Picking berries
Finishing a project
Accomplishing a big task
Sunshine coming through windows
Trees
Jumping puddles
Sunsets

Bucket List

I lay in bed reflecting this morning as the crisp, fresh air gripped me, through my cracked window. I'm a senior. It was just yesterday that I started school for the first time. And just yesterday that I came out to visit UCA to see what my first dorm room would entail. Now I lay in bed almost half way through my second and last year. This past weekend dashed by, brushed with the irregular, but appreciated, presence of seniors from last year. I almost forgot how much they were missed, especially until they returned back home. I relished being able to catch up with some of them, but wished I could have caught up with all. There remains so much to catch up on. As they all departed Saturday night, I sat there desiring to hop in the car and go with them, but understanding that my time will come too soon. Growing up and moving on remains off of my bucket list, but something that stands strong on there is to keep in better touch with friends.