Today's 10 Things To Be Happy About
1. Sunday Porch Time - Considering we don't have any porch furniture...sitting on the porch involves sitting on the floor. I love sitting outside on my porch at home though. It's fun to have dinner out there on a cool summer's day.
2. A Wood Fire - I hate gas fire places. At my house we still burn wood and when we use the wood from our old apple trees it smells soooo good!
3. Hot Apple Soup - Never had it but it sounds like warm apple cider.
4. Wealth from Labor - People need to learn that in order to become wealthy they need to work hard and good things will come. They can't always complain about what they don't have but instead work for what they could have. Also they cannot slack off because if you work hard good things will come.
5. The Writer at Work - Do not disturb them or they might snap at you. Writers at work get very intense in what they are doing and normally the ideas are flowing so disturbing may help them to lose an idea.
6. Windy Darkness - Ok this does not make me happy, it just freaks me out. I hate windy nights because the wind whips around the house and I can hear it over my fan or noise maker.
7. Trolley's Clanging - Trolley's will always remind me of San Francisco and the Princess Diaries so they always make me smile.
8. Good Ol' Vaseline - Gross...do you know what men use this for!
9. The Wilderness of Intuition - You never know what you will think of.
10. Science for Lay People - ??? all i got!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
A Garage Full of Stuff
10 Things to Be Happy About
1. Cartoons and Kids' Cereal - Both of these things are wonderful on a Saturday morning except kids cartoons stink now that I watch them and I'd rather watch Family Guy but that cartoon mixed with kids' cereal would be epic! I love cocoa puffs and captain crunch!
2. Connecting with the Earth - Because everyone should be somewhat connected to the natural world that exists around us and its many wonders.
3. Laughing at Yourself - More people need to learn how to do this because it would make people realize how dumb they are sometimes and then they would realize how funny their dumbness is. I know I laugh at myself when I say or do stupid things and it feels great when I do it.
4. Final Touches on a Party - The final touches are the ones that string everything together and make the party epic! Most parties are no good until you string all of the different parts of it together. I planned formal last year and when everything came together it was a lot of fun.
5. Replenishing Your Wish List - Everyone always has one for things that they want and filling it just makes you feel that much better.
6. Rodale's The Word Finder - I'm guessing this is a book of some sort but I've never heard of it so I can't say what it makes me feel.
7. A Garage Full of Stuff - This is a good thing until you have to clean it out and I wouldn't want to be the person cleaning out the garage if it's really messy. As long as I can find the things that I need out of the garage it's usually a pretty good thing.
8. Spotting Fish Through Clear Water - Being able to see fish in the ocean is a skill. Our captain can see the fish coming in and be able to tell what it is most of the time which amazes me. It makes me happy that I have been taught some of this skill and we can see things that are far out and know what they are.
9. Round Italian Playing Cards - Honestly I have no idea what these are unless they are playing cards that are literally round and I love playing any card game that I've been taught with an exception of poker. I've never liked it for some reason.
10. A Nice View from Your Bedroom - Waking up in the morning and looking at a beautiful view can make someone's day. I know that my mom looks at the sky out of her high windows and checks if it is a blue sky day. When I was younger she would hug me when it was a blue sky day and tell me. She still does it from time to time.
1. Cartoons and Kids' Cereal - Both of these things are wonderful on a Saturday morning except kids cartoons stink now that I watch them and I'd rather watch Family Guy but that cartoon mixed with kids' cereal would be epic! I love cocoa puffs and captain crunch!
2. Connecting with the Earth - Because everyone should be somewhat connected to the natural world that exists around us and its many wonders.
3. Laughing at Yourself - More people need to learn how to do this because it would make people realize how dumb they are sometimes and then they would realize how funny their dumbness is. I know I laugh at myself when I say or do stupid things and it feels great when I do it.
4. Final Touches on a Party - The final touches are the ones that string everything together and make the party epic! Most parties are no good until you string all of the different parts of it together. I planned formal last year and when everything came together it was a lot of fun.
5. Replenishing Your Wish List - Everyone always has one for things that they want and filling it just makes you feel that much better.
6. Rodale's The Word Finder - I'm guessing this is a book of some sort but I've never heard of it so I can't say what it makes me feel.
7. A Garage Full of Stuff - This is a good thing until you have to clean it out and I wouldn't want to be the person cleaning out the garage if it's really messy. As long as I can find the things that I need out of the garage it's usually a pretty good thing.
8. Spotting Fish Through Clear Water - Being able to see fish in the ocean is a skill. Our captain can see the fish coming in and be able to tell what it is most of the time which amazes me. It makes me happy that I have been taught some of this skill and we can see things that are far out and know what they are.
9. Round Italian Playing Cards - Honestly I have no idea what these are unless they are playing cards that are literally round and I love playing any card game that I've been taught with an exception of poker. I've never liked it for some reason.
10. A Nice View from Your Bedroom - Waking up in the morning and looking at a beautiful view can make someone's day. I know that my mom looks at the sky out of her high windows and checks if it is a blue sky day. When I was younger she would hug me when it was a blue sky day and tell me. She still does it from time to time.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Blue Jeans
Today's 10 Things to Be Happy About
1. Ordering a Second Dessert - You never know it could be even better than the first. Desserts are the best part of the meal and having them first makes them awesome.
2. Snowflake Patterns - I love these especially because my sweatshirt has snowflake patterned fabric for my sorority letters. My middle name is Winters so that may have something to do with my love of winter and snow.
3. Topographical Maps - I had to make one of these in elementary school and it was so much fun to try something new. I really enjoyed making it because it was something new and different.
4. Michelin Tire Babies - Are these baby tires or something? Tires are having sex now...boy things have changed in recent years.
5. Dance Teams at Basketball Games - The only reason that this makes me happy because it's fun to watch guys ogle at the girls butts and boobs. It just makes laugh because the jaw drop is truly entertaining. Sometimes I could make Mike's jaw drop like that though.
6. Barbecued Spare Ribs - I'm not a big fan of ribs but I'm sure this is something that makes many people happy.
7. Chatting and Eating - Just as long as you don't talk with your mouth open I'm all set because as a child I got yelled at for doing it. Now I think that it's disgusting when people chew with their mouths open.
8. Fleecy Throws - These are wonderful to keep you warm.
9. Faded Blue Jeans - If you were jeans long enough they start to fade or you can leave them out in the sun for a couple of days. I think that this idea is better because it is more expensive to buy jeans that are prefaded.
10. Sticky-Note Reminders - I love these because they keep me from forgetting things that I really need to get done, especially papers that are due or any other form of homework.
1. Ordering a Second Dessert - You never know it could be even better than the first. Desserts are the best part of the meal and having them first makes them awesome.
2. Snowflake Patterns - I love these especially because my sweatshirt has snowflake patterned fabric for my sorority letters. My middle name is Winters so that may have something to do with my love of winter and snow.
3. Topographical Maps - I had to make one of these in elementary school and it was so much fun to try something new. I really enjoyed making it because it was something new and different.
4. Michelin Tire Babies - Are these baby tires or something? Tires are having sex now...boy things have changed in recent years.
5. Dance Teams at Basketball Games - The only reason that this makes me happy because it's fun to watch guys ogle at the girls butts and boobs. It just makes laugh because the jaw drop is truly entertaining. Sometimes I could make Mike's jaw drop like that though.
6. Barbecued Spare Ribs - I'm not a big fan of ribs but I'm sure this is something that makes many people happy.
7. Chatting and Eating - Just as long as you don't talk with your mouth open I'm all set because as a child I got yelled at for doing it. Now I think that it's disgusting when people chew with their mouths open.
8. Fleecy Throws - These are wonderful to keep you warm.
9. Faded Blue Jeans - If you were jeans long enough they start to fade or you can leave them out in the sun for a couple of days. I think that this idea is better because it is more expensive to buy jeans that are prefaded.
10. Sticky-Note Reminders - I love these because they keep me from forgetting things that I really need to get done, especially papers that are due or any other form of homework.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Horses Breathing Out Steam
Today's 10 Things to Be Happy About
1. Playing Kickball - Kickball is a lot of fun but I was always one of the last people chosen. I could kick the ball very well and I love sprinting around the bases. We used to play it in my gym class all of the time with my crazy gym teacher Mr. Jay.
2. Having Energy Left at Day's End - I can't say I've had much of it recently but it's always nice to feel like you haven't been completely drained by the end of the day. I love feeling that way.
3. Creative Cookery - Different cooking is much better than having the same thing every night.
4. Soothing Your Nerves - When I'm nervous about something it is fun to do so that I can feel better about whatever it is I am so nervous about. For example when I get emails from professors saying that they need to talk to me I tend to freak out when I really shouldn't because usually it's to explain something to me.
5. Clean Pillows - These are so much better than getting stuck with a dirty pillow!
6. User-Friendly Microwaves - I hate those microwaves that have too many buttons to count because they make it so much harder to figure out what you need to do. This is why user-friendly microwaves are a wonderful thing. I love the microwave at my house because everything is labeled well so I can figure out what option to use to cook whatever I'm trying to cook.
7. Hooves on Cobblestones - All I have to do is go to Williamsburg so that I can hear these throughout the historical town. Listening to this sound is better than hearing hooves on roads.
8. Studying Facial Expressions - It's really fun when you can figure out what people's different facial expressions mean and how they show how people are feeling. I love watching my boyfriends because usually I know what they mean and making fun of them is always fun as well.
9. Celebrating Being Alive - Everyone should celebrate this opportunity because you never know what could happen in your life to change it. For example, people should be happy when they survived an accident, some sort of crash, etc. because maybe someone else didn't survive of the same thing.
10. Horses Breathing Out Steam - It's just an artistically pretty picture or thought. It also reminds me of the Lord of the Rings with the evil horses of the ring hunters. I don't know, maybe I'm weird.
1. Playing Kickball - Kickball is a lot of fun but I was always one of the last people chosen. I could kick the ball very well and I love sprinting around the bases. We used to play it in my gym class all of the time with my crazy gym teacher Mr. Jay.
2. Having Energy Left at Day's End - I can't say I've had much of it recently but it's always nice to feel like you haven't been completely drained by the end of the day. I love feeling that way.
3. Creative Cookery - Different cooking is much better than having the same thing every night.
4. Soothing Your Nerves - When I'm nervous about something it is fun to do so that I can feel better about whatever it is I am so nervous about. For example when I get emails from professors saying that they need to talk to me I tend to freak out when I really shouldn't because usually it's to explain something to me.
5. Clean Pillows - These are so much better than getting stuck with a dirty pillow!
6. User-Friendly Microwaves - I hate those microwaves that have too many buttons to count because they make it so much harder to figure out what you need to do. This is why user-friendly microwaves are a wonderful thing. I love the microwave at my house because everything is labeled well so I can figure out what option to use to cook whatever I'm trying to cook.
7. Hooves on Cobblestones - All I have to do is go to Williamsburg so that I can hear these throughout the historical town. Listening to this sound is better than hearing hooves on roads.
8. Studying Facial Expressions - It's really fun when you can figure out what people's different facial expressions mean and how they show how people are feeling. I love watching my boyfriends because usually I know what they mean and making fun of them is always fun as well.
9. Celebrating Being Alive - Everyone should celebrate this opportunity because you never know what could happen in your life to change it. For example, people should be happy when they survived an accident, some sort of crash, etc. because maybe someone else didn't survive of the same thing.
10. Horses Breathing Out Steam - It's just an artistically pretty picture or thought. It also reminds me of the Lord of the Rings with the evil horses of the ring hunters. I don't know, maybe I'm weird.
Presents!
10 Things to Be Happy About
1. Supporting Actors and Actresses - This makes me happy because they make the main actors job easier and makes them seem better.
2. A White-Noise Sleep Machine - I love these because I can't really sleep without a constant noise in the background otherwise I hear everything that's going on wherever I am when I'm trying to sleep. I think that my hearing is better at night it's really weird.
3. A Present for Yourself - It's always nice to spend a little money on yourself because I feel like we spend so much money paying bills that it's always nice to have something for yourself. Plus we spend money on other people as well so spoiling yourself is a wonderful thing.
4. Backlit Keyboards - While I do not personally have one of these I think that they are good when you are typing in the dark because you never know where you're fingers could hit, especially if you are not an experienced typist.
5. Kapok-Filled Cushions - I'm guessing this some sort of comfortable cushion filler so it makes me happy :)
6. Pouring on a Sauce - Makes pasta take so much better. Plain pasta is sooo bland!
7. A Long, Sleepy Ride on a Train - Sleeping makes the train ride go faster and fills up your energy which is always nice.
8. Working on Your Dream - It's better to keep moving forward rather than concentrating on the past. Everyone has a dream and they should go out and try to achieve it. If they do it can make another one to achieve. There are never enough dreams in the world.
9. Cleansing Breaths - Deep breaths are a wonderful thing especially when you are stressed. They make you feel better and help to relax you.
10. Goat-Cheese Salad - I can't say that I'm a big fan of goat cheese but maybe a little spread on a salad might taste good.
1. Supporting Actors and Actresses - This makes me happy because they make the main actors job easier and makes them seem better.
2. A White-Noise Sleep Machine - I love these because I can't really sleep without a constant noise in the background otherwise I hear everything that's going on wherever I am when I'm trying to sleep. I think that my hearing is better at night it's really weird.
3. A Present for Yourself - It's always nice to spend a little money on yourself because I feel like we spend so much money paying bills that it's always nice to have something for yourself. Plus we spend money on other people as well so spoiling yourself is a wonderful thing.
4. Backlit Keyboards - While I do not personally have one of these I think that they are good when you are typing in the dark because you never know where you're fingers could hit, especially if you are not an experienced typist.
5. Kapok-Filled Cushions - I'm guessing this some sort of comfortable cushion filler so it makes me happy :)
6. Pouring on a Sauce - Makes pasta take so much better. Plain pasta is sooo bland!
7. A Long, Sleepy Ride on a Train - Sleeping makes the train ride go faster and fills up your energy which is always nice.
8. Working on Your Dream - It's better to keep moving forward rather than concentrating on the past. Everyone has a dream and they should go out and try to achieve it. If they do it can make another one to achieve. There are never enough dreams in the world.
9. Cleansing Breaths - Deep breaths are a wonderful thing especially when you are stressed. They make you feel better and help to relax you.
10. Goat-Cheese Salad - I can't say that I'm a big fan of goat cheese but maybe a little spread on a salad might taste good.
Crewcuts
10 Things to Be Happy About
1. The Archaeology at Mount Vernon - Do they mean the stuff under ground or something?
2. The Sections of a Lunch Tray - I guess this could make someone happy if you wanted to figure out what was in each section of the lunch tray because I feel like it's always a surprise.
3. A Dainty Butterfly Kiss - These just make me happy because they're cute.
4. Pursuing Ancient Mysteries - I love watching movies and documentaries about this kind of stuff. Even though National Treasure is a fictional movie it amazes me the things that they find during their mission to find the treasure.
5. Late-Night Thoughts - These make me happy except when I forget them the next morning so if I think of something late at night I try to write it down so then I don't have to worry about forgetting it the next morning. You never know what you'll come up with but some of the best thoughts are right before you fall asleep.
6. Rubbing Your Hands Over a Crewcut - I love this feeling especially right after it's done because the hair is just soft!!!
7. Old-Fashioned Games - These are so much better than all of the games they come out with these days because all of them have some sort of technology involved in playing them. It's more fun to play a game that doesn't involve sitting in front of the tv or a computer screen.
8. Character-Building - It's always good to build on your character and who you are. There's something that I always want to fix about my character to make me a better person in the long run.
9. Living Where There's Still Room - I'd rather live in open area than in the city because the city stinks. There's too much going on and you are too close to everyone else. Walking around is like walking in someone else's space all of the time.
10. Reliable Restaurant Food - The food that is good for you and won't make you sick for some reason is reliable. I'd rather have something healthy and something that won't make me sick.
1. The Archaeology at Mount Vernon - Do they mean the stuff under ground or something?
2. The Sections of a Lunch Tray - I guess this could make someone happy if you wanted to figure out what was in each section of the lunch tray because I feel like it's always a surprise.
3. A Dainty Butterfly Kiss - These just make me happy because they're cute.
4. Pursuing Ancient Mysteries - I love watching movies and documentaries about this kind of stuff. Even though National Treasure is a fictional movie it amazes me the things that they find during their mission to find the treasure.
5. Late-Night Thoughts - These make me happy except when I forget them the next morning so if I think of something late at night I try to write it down so then I don't have to worry about forgetting it the next morning. You never know what you'll come up with but some of the best thoughts are right before you fall asleep.
6. Rubbing Your Hands Over a Crewcut - I love this feeling especially right after it's done because the hair is just soft!!!
7. Old-Fashioned Games - These are so much better than all of the games they come out with these days because all of them have some sort of technology involved in playing them. It's more fun to play a game that doesn't involve sitting in front of the tv or a computer screen.
8. Character-Building - It's always good to build on your character and who you are. There's something that I always want to fix about my character to make me a better person in the long run.
9. Living Where There's Still Room - I'd rather live in open area than in the city because the city stinks. There's too much going on and you are too close to everyone else. Walking around is like walking in someone else's space all of the time.
10. Reliable Restaurant Food - The food that is good for you and won't make you sick for some reason is reliable. I'd rather have something healthy and something that won't make me sick.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Ice Skaters Gliding
10 Things to Be Happy About
1. Georgetown in D.C. - I have no idea where this is but I guess it would make those people who have visited or live there happy.
2. Cheering at Parades - It encourages those who are in the parade that they are doing a great job and helps them to get through it. It also cheers for those who's acts are good that they like the act.
3. The Beanie Babies Collection You Packed Away in the Closet - I can say that I kept all of my Beanie Babies but they are packed away in the barn. I hope that my kids will love them as much as I did as a kid. Now Webkinz are very popular and they beat out the Beanie Babies because they have an online game attached to them.
4. Improving Your Feng Shui - I can't say that I practice this but for those who do...Kudos! I can't rearrange my room very easily and there aren't many places to place my furniture.
5. Neologisms - These new words are always fun to hear when you first learn about them. The become a word of your vocabulary and then other people hear them too. While these words may be very useful in the language they may not be accepted into a dictionary. One example is googled. Every time I write it into a word document it underlines it as a misspelling.
6. Hot Dogs with Yellow Mustard - I'm not a huge fan of mustard but turkey dogs are delicious!
7. Treasuring Life's Lessons - As I have grown up I have realized how much my parents have taught me in all of the different things that I learned as I was growing up. I didn't realize how good they were until I hate high school and maybe even college.
8. Crumb Cake - I love the school's crumb cake. It is absolutely delicious!
9. Ice Skaters Gliding - This is just amazing to watch. It baffles me that they can throw their weight around so much on the ice. I can ice skate but all I can really do is stop myself. I love watching the professionals during the Olympics throw themselves into the air and do all of these amazing spins.
10. Monkeyshines - I looked up the definition of this and it's people make jokes or pranks on other people. These are always entertaining to see so I like this a lot. A senior year prank when I was in high school was they let out 2006 bouncy balls all through the hallway and I thought that it was one of the coolest pranks ever because no one got hurt.
1. Georgetown in D.C. - I have no idea where this is but I guess it would make those people who have visited or live there happy.
2. Cheering at Parades - It encourages those who are in the parade that they are doing a great job and helps them to get through it. It also cheers for those who's acts are good that they like the act.
3. The Beanie Babies Collection You Packed Away in the Closet - I can say that I kept all of my Beanie Babies but they are packed away in the barn. I hope that my kids will love them as much as I did as a kid. Now Webkinz are very popular and they beat out the Beanie Babies because they have an online game attached to them.
4. Improving Your Feng Shui - I can't say that I practice this but for those who do...Kudos! I can't rearrange my room very easily and there aren't many places to place my furniture.
5. Neologisms - These new words are always fun to hear when you first learn about them. The become a word of your vocabulary and then other people hear them too. While these words may be very useful in the language they may not be accepted into a dictionary. One example is googled. Every time I write it into a word document it underlines it as a misspelling.
6. Hot Dogs with Yellow Mustard - I'm not a huge fan of mustard but turkey dogs are delicious!
7. Treasuring Life's Lessons - As I have grown up I have realized how much my parents have taught me in all of the different things that I learned as I was growing up. I didn't realize how good they were until I hate high school and maybe even college.
8. Crumb Cake - I love the school's crumb cake. It is absolutely delicious!
9. Ice Skaters Gliding - This is just amazing to watch. It baffles me that they can throw their weight around so much on the ice. I can ice skate but all I can really do is stop myself. I love watching the professionals during the Olympics throw themselves into the air and do all of these amazing spins.
10. Monkeyshines - I looked up the definition of this and it's people make jokes or pranks on other people. These are always entertaining to see so I like this a lot. A senior year prank when I was in high school was they let out 2006 bouncy balls all through the hallway and I thought that it was one of the coolest pranks ever because no one got hurt.
Breakfast Smoothies
10 Things to Be Happy About
1. Making a Smoothie for Breakfast - This is more healthy than eating fattening pancakes but I'd rather have the pancakes because they fill you up for longer.
2. Being Snowed in With Plenty of Supplies - I love the people who live around me who freak out whenever it snows and buy 4 gallons of water just in case something bad happens. It just makes me laugh. The closest store to us is 2 miles away but I like the snow so I'd be the one to pull a sled to the grocery store to make sure that I can get what we need if we run out.
3. Raising Your Comfort Level - If one single person would do this then I would be happy because she is uncomfortable with almost everything. It drives me nuts because I can't wear what I want in my own house on campus because she's uncomfortable with my sports bras. It's not like I was walking around in a lacy bra.
4. A Sewing Machine Hard at Work - The sound of the machine slowly purring is relaxing. I love sewing even though I haven't had the time in recent years. I have sewn a few quilts and it's something that I would like to do again even though it takes a lot of time.
5. Having People to Love - As long as they love me back everything is all good!
6. Practicing a Solo - If I get a solo it is enough to make me happy. I love practicing my voice and piano because the more I practice, the better I sound or the piano sounds as I bang away the notes.
7. Candlelit Castles - I can't say that I've ever been in a castle but I would love to. What I have seen in the movies can't be just the light from the candles because they need all of the lighting so you can actually see the actors faces.
8. Airport Tower Communications - If we didn't have these planes wouldn't be able to move around the way that they do and there would be a lot more traffic.
9. A State of Grace - So I googled this one and it came out as a movie and a tv show. I have not watched either of these so I can't really say whether or not it has made me happy.
10. Pale Ale - As opposed to dark ale?
1. Making a Smoothie for Breakfast - This is more healthy than eating fattening pancakes but I'd rather have the pancakes because they fill you up for longer.
2. Being Snowed in With Plenty of Supplies - I love the people who live around me who freak out whenever it snows and buy 4 gallons of water just in case something bad happens. It just makes me laugh. The closest store to us is 2 miles away but I like the snow so I'd be the one to pull a sled to the grocery store to make sure that I can get what we need if we run out.
3. Raising Your Comfort Level - If one single person would do this then I would be happy because she is uncomfortable with almost everything. It drives me nuts because I can't wear what I want in my own house on campus because she's uncomfortable with my sports bras. It's not like I was walking around in a lacy bra.
4. A Sewing Machine Hard at Work - The sound of the machine slowly purring is relaxing. I love sewing even though I haven't had the time in recent years. I have sewn a few quilts and it's something that I would like to do again even though it takes a lot of time.
5. Having People to Love - As long as they love me back everything is all good!
6. Practicing a Solo - If I get a solo it is enough to make me happy. I love practicing my voice and piano because the more I practice, the better I sound or the piano sounds as I bang away the notes.
7. Candlelit Castles - I can't say that I've ever been in a castle but I would love to. What I have seen in the movies can't be just the light from the candles because they need all of the lighting so you can actually see the actors faces.
8. Airport Tower Communications - If we didn't have these planes wouldn't be able to move around the way that they do and there would be a lot more traffic.
9. A State of Grace - So I googled this one and it came out as a movie and a tv show. I have not watched either of these so I can't really say whether or not it has made me happy.
10. Pale Ale - As opposed to dark ale?
Sorbet
10 Things to Be Happy About
1. Being Realistic - Better than living in some sort of fantasy world. I enjoy living in a fantasy when I read books and when I dream but living in the real world and knowing the boundaries that exist is always a good thing.
2. Sorbet in Scooped-Out Fruit - Fresh fruit mixed with sorbet is one of the best things ever. I really enjoy when this sort of food is served because cold fruit is good fruit!
3. The Still Eye of a Flame - This is so cool to watch because it never moves while the flame around it is always moving.
4. Seeing Beyond the Usual - It's good to be have an imagination because those people that do have an imagination are the people who create all of the amazing things that surround us. The people who invented all this amazing technology way back when saw beyond the usual that they were used to seeing.
5. Darwin's Beagle - Is this a movie or book?
6. Anything Open 24 Hours - WAWA! Nuff said!
7. A Cushy-Grip Pen - These don't leave marks on my fingers when I use them which makes me extremely happy because I don't like the marks pen leave on my hands when I use the for a really long time.
8. Being Idealistic - Being able to look at things in an ideal way makes life go by smoothly instead of having many bumps along the way.
9. Conserving Energy - Not many people do this so when people do attempt to save energy it makes me happy because we are killing the planet by wasting energy such as fuel and electricity.
10. Not-So-Starving Artists - The thought of starving artists makes me sad and the fact that they are able to bring out the world in a different sense of art. The different ways that artists can bring out the world in their paintings, sculptures, and whatever else is truly a happy thing.
1. Being Realistic - Better than living in some sort of fantasy world. I enjoy living in a fantasy when I read books and when I dream but living in the real world and knowing the boundaries that exist is always a good thing.
2. Sorbet in Scooped-Out Fruit - Fresh fruit mixed with sorbet is one of the best things ever. I really enjoy when this sort of food is served because cold fruit is good fruit!
3. The Still Eye of a Flame - This is so cool to watch because it never moves while the flame around it is always moving.
4. Seeing Beyond the Usual - It's good to be have an imagination because those people that do have an imagination are the people who create all of the amazing things that surround us. The people who invented all this amazing technology way back when saw beyond the usual that they were used to seeing.
5. Darwin's Beagle - Is this a movie or book?
6. Anything Open 24 Hours - WAWA! Nuff said!
7. A Cushy-Grip Pen - These don't leave marks on my fingers when I use them which makes me extremely happy because I don't like the marks pen leave on my hands when I use the for a really long time.
8. Being Idealistic - Being able to look at things in an ideal way makes life go by smoothly instead of having many bumps along the way.
9. Conserving Energy - Not many people do this so when people do attempt to save energy it makes me happy because we are killing the planet by wasting energy such as fuel and electricity.
10. Not-So-Starving Artists - The thought of starving artists makes me sad and the fact that they are able to bring out the world in a different sense of art. The different ways that artists can bring out the world in their paintings, sculptures, and whatever else is truly a happy thing.
Smiling :)
10 Things to Be Happy About
1. Herbal Hot Pads - Are these those things you put on your face when you are sick to make you feel better?
2. Leap-Frogging - I love doing this especially to the different things that are along side the road. The picture is of me doing it over a target ball. The things out in front of target. There also some things low enough for me to leap frog over at the mall. It entertained me as a kid.
3. Prime Rib and Horseradish - I don't like ribs so I can't say I like this plus I don't like horseradish so the mix does not really make me happy at all.
4. An Espresso in the Afternoon - An afternoon jolt is always wonderful especially when you did not get enough sleep. I love coffee and espressos when I'm not as awake as I should be.
5. The Colors of a Rock Wall - Most rock walls are different shades of brown and gray. I like rock walls on the outside of houses though because they are pretty.
6. A "Smilet," a Little or Slight Smile - Who doesn't love getting these because they don't want to make it too obvious that they are smiling at you. It's really funny when people do it discretely because sometimes you have to figure out whether or not they are smiling at you or someone else.
7. Comfort Books - These books for me are the ones that I was read to as a little kid. My favorite books are The Big Red Barn and Goodnight Moon. These books will always bring back memories of my parents no matter how old I get.
8. Your Early Proponents - Arguing out your opinion is always a good thing especially when you believe in what you are aruging for or against. I believe that everyone has a right to speak their mind and that is why living in America is so amazing.
9. Gentlemen Farmers - As opposed to women farmers?
10. Inspiring Speeches - I actually had to write about Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech earlier this semester. It is truly amazing to see what an affect of one man's voice had on this country and that it can continue to ring out among the masses.
Hotel Stationary
10 Things to Be Happy About
1. Planetary Motion - If we weren't in motion we wouldn't have different season and we may be stuck in the same season all year round. I don't know if I could do the same season all year round for my whole life. It would make me sad because I like a part of each season. For example, I love winter when it snows :)
2. Hotel Stationery - My grandmother loves hotel stationery and takes it to use as her own when she comes across pretty stationery. She especially loves the Greenbrier stationery because I get it when she writes me letters.
3. Expert City Planning - Someone who knows cities well would know how to get around it and it always makes me happy to have some sort of guide. I have no sense of direction when it comes to being in the city and I actually don't like the city at all.
4. Resting Your Feet on a Fluffy Ottoman - Just relaxing and putting your feet is enough for me. If there was a fluffy ottoman that makes it twice as nice.
5. Truck-Stop Cafes - While these are usual cool some of the truck drivers you meet are intimidating and scary. I guess it's good for them to have a place to stop though.
6. Studying Aztec Art - Those archeologists who actually enjoy this stuff go you! I think that it is cool to look at in museums and such but it isn't something that I would do for enjoyment.
7. Your Beverage of Choice - My beverage of choice is whiskey sours. I am 21 so this is legal and they are delicious. I also drink a lot of milk. That's what I drink with almost every meal.
8. Yogurt's Smoothness - It's only as smooth as the fruit that's in it. I do love my strawberry chunks in my yogurt!
9. A Llama Farm - LLAMAS!!!! There's an alpaca farm near my school and I used to think it was a llama farm until one of my friends saw the sign and corrected me. Oh well they are fluffy animals as well!
10. Your Hideaway - It would definitely the mountains because it's nice to go up there and spend time away from the real world and just have long dirt roads around me.
1. Planetary Motion - If we weren't in motion we wouldn't have different season and we may be stuck in the same season all year round. I don't know if I could do the same season all year round for my whole life. It would make me sad because I like a part of each season. For example, I love winter when it snows :)
2. Hotel Stationery - My grandmother loves hotel stationery and takes it to use as her own when she comes across pretty stationery. She especially loves the Greenbrier stationery because I get it when she writes me letters.
3. Expert City Planning - Someone who knows cities well would know how to get around it and it always makes me happy to have some sort of guide. I have no sense of direction when it comes to being in the city and I actually don't like the city at all.
4. Resting Your Feet on a Fluffy Ottoman - Just relaxing and putting your feet is enough for me. If there was a fluffy ottoman that makes it twice as nice.
5. Truck-Stop Cafes - While these are usual cool some of the truck drivers you meet are intimidating and scary. I guess it's good for them to have a place to stop though.
6. Studying Aztec Art - Those archeologists who actually enjoy this stuff go you! I think that it is cool to look at in museums and such but it isn't something that I would do for enjoyment.
7. Your Beverage of Choice - My beverage of choice is whiskey sours. I am 21 so this is legal and they are delicious. I also drink a lot of milk. That's what I drink with almost every meal.
8. Yogurt's Smoothness - It's only as smooth as the fruit that's in it. I do love my strawberry chunks in my yogurt!
9. A Llama Farm - LLAMAS!!!! There's an alpaca farm near my school and I used to think it was a llama farm until one of my friends saw the sign and corrected me. Oh well they are fluffy animals as well!
10. Your Hideaway - It would definitely the mountains because it's nice to go up there and spend time away from the real world and just have long dirt roads around me.
Dr. Seuss
10 Things to Be Happy About
1. An Invitation to Lunch - I don't get these often so when someone actually does invite me to be a part of their meal it feels nice to be included. I invite people to eat with me all of the time but no one seems to enjoy returning the favor.
2. Naming Your Imaginary Yacht - I don't know what I would name my imaginary yacht but it would probably have to do something with my favorite place the lake in the Poconos.
3. Class Acts - I guess this means acts that have class to them but I could be wrong.
4. Your Potential - Everyone has potential you just have to recognize and put it to good use and you will go far. The more you believe in yourself the better you will do in life and you have to push yourself forward. As Cornelius Robinson says in Meet the Robinsons, "Keep Moving Forward."
5. Cayenne Pepper - Are these the really hot ones? If so, I can only take so much heat and after that I just want to puke because my mouth burns and water doesn't do anything. Although I've heard that milk really helps with spicy foods.
6. Kitchen Drawer Stuff - You never know what you may find in your kitchen drawers. It's always interesting what to explore what other people keep in their kitchen drawers as well. I know that in our kitchen you can find a hairbrush, pens, pieces of paper, grocery lists, and then the normal kitchen utensils.
7. Twig Frames - Does this mean that a frame is really easy to break or is it a design for a picture frame. I can say that frames made from nature's droppings are pretty and make me happy.
8. Reading Dr. Seuss Books Aloud - I honestly think that it is almost impossible to read these books to yourself because they rhyme and it's more entertaining to read them aloud whether you are by yourself or reading to someone else.
9. Getting Exactly What You Want at the Restaurant - I love this but if I don't get exactly what I want as long as it's the complete opposite of what I want I probably won't send it back. I hate the sort of people who if it's not exactly what they want and they send it back. It just stinks for the chefs and I wonder how many of them get made like in No Reservations.
10. Photos of Dressed-Up Kids - It's so funny when kids play dress up. I found a really funny picture of my sister when we were younger dressed up in the most interesting outfit. The picture at the top is the one where she dressed up. Always a good day when Abigail dresses up like a dork :)
Thursday, February 17, 2011
BINGO!
10 Things to Be Happy About
1. Waffle-Knit Shirts - This makes me happy just because the design is cool and people who can actually do this kind of knitting are my heroes. The best knitting I can do is a scarf and I've tried other things and just epicly failed at them.
2. Northland Hockey Sticks - I'm pretty sure this is enough to make Jeff and Jon happy when they think about hockey sticks. They are both in love with hockey and I don't even know what kind of sticks they use but hey if it's a stick that can move a puck I'm pretty sure they're game.
3. Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History - I think that every museum of natural history is interesting (or at least the ones I've been to) so why should this one be any different. I really enjoy getting to learn new things about nature and such and all of the museums are different in some way which I think makes it even more interesting.
4. Stealing the Scene - Being the center of attention is great for anyone. I love being in the lime light even if it's for a short amount of time. That's all anyone ever wants is their 15 minutes of fame.
5. A Letter of Introduction - If I have a new boss I'd rather him introduce himself personally but I love to get letters too because it's better than nothing.
6. Indoor Tennis - As I have started playing tennis with the team again at school, I've realized how much I hate playing tennis indoors. There are so many restrictions and it's really annoying! Plus the courts are not the same consistency of a floor as outside.
7. Crosswords for Kids - I like these just because they aren't insanely hard.
8. Reaching BINGO! - Who doesn't love being the one to call out bingo. Whether it be play at an old people's home, at a local bingo night, or playing in a classroom with vocabulary words instead of numbers, this game is always fun when you are the one calling out BINGO!
9. Trail Systems - My grandfather loves the railroads and works on them still even though he is retired. It is something that he enjoys and will continue to enjoy for the rest of his life :)
10. Certified Public Accountants - This way you don't have to file your own taxes and it takes a lot of stress out of your life come April.
1. Waffle-Knit Shirts - This makes me happy just because the design is cool and people who can actually do this kind of knitting are my heroes. The best knitting I can do is a scarf and I've tried other things and just epicly failed at them.
2. Northland Hockey Sticks - I'm pretty sure this is enough to make Jeff and Jon happy when they think about hockey sticks. They are both in love with hockey and I don't even know what kind of sticks they use but hey if it's a stick that can move a puck I'm pretty sure they're game.
3. Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History - I think that every museum of natural history is interesting (or at least the ones I've been to) so why should this one be any different. I really enjoy getting to learn new things about nature and such and all of the museums are different in some way which I think makes it even more interesting.
4. Stealing the Scene - Being the center of attention is great for anyone. I love being in the lime light even if it's for a short amount of time. That's all anyone ever wants is their 15 minutes of fame.
5. A Letter of Introduction - If I have a new boss I'd rather him introduce himself personally but I love to get letters too because it's better than nothing.
6. Indoor Tennis - As I have started playing tennis with the team again at school, I've realized how much I hate playing tennis indoors. There are so many restrictions and it's really annoying! Plus the courts are not the same consistency of a floor as outside.
7. Crosswords for Kids - I like these just because they aren't insanely hard.
8. Reaching BINGO! - Who doesn't love being the one to call out bingo. Whether it be play at an old people's home, at a local bingo night, or playing in a classroom with vocabulary words instead of numbers, this game is always fun when you are the one calling out BINGO!
9. Trail Systems - My grandfather loves the railroads and works on them still even though he is retired. It is something that he enjoys and will continue to enjoy for the rest of his life :)
10. Certified Public Accountants - This way you don't have to file your own taxes and it takes a lot of stress out of your life come April.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Poems
Valentine's Day Things to Be Happy About
1. Cupid's Arrow - If you're in love this is something to be happy about :)
2. The Attic Dress-Up Trunk - I always love going up in the attic and finding what is up there. It's always even better when you find something that you don't expect.
3. Mushrooms Filled with Crabmeat - If you like mushrooms go you but I honestly think that they're gross.
4. Making Progress - I love making progress, especially when it's something that needs to be done for school because it feels like you've actually done something important and it makes me smile.
5. When Baking Soda Absorbs an Odor - This just makes things smell so much better. I like to put it in my sneakers if they get wet because it soaks up the disgusting moldy smell so much faster than waiting for it to go away naturally which in most cases doesn't really happen.
6. Counted Cross-Stitch - I love cross stitching. It's really good when you are extremely stressed about something and need to relax for a little while. I love being able to take a deep breath and concentrate on my stitching.
7. The Moment You Learned to Swim - I don't really remember that moment but I remember feeling great that I could stay afloat without some sort of floating device attached to me. Ever since then I've hated wearing life vests, even if I am on a boat. I hate them because I got stuck under a sail once because of not being able to dive down. Surface dives are my favorite as well!
8. A Poem Written for You - I can't say that anyone has ever written me a poem but I have a feeling that it would be really cute if that happened.
9. Heart-Shaped Pizza - I'm guessing that this only comes around once a year but it's very awkward if you ask me. I'd rather just have a round pizza...it tastes the same. Heart pepperonis would be entertaining though.
10. Moonlight Sweeping the Kitchen Floor - This just sounds peacefully romantic and something that could catch anyone by surprise and make them smile.
1. Cupid's Arrow - If you're in love this is something to be happy about :)
2. The Attic Dress-Up Trunk - I always love going up in the attic and finding what is up there. It's always even better when you find something that you don't expect.
3. Mushrooms Filled with Crabmeat - If you like mushrooms go you but I honestly think that they're gross.
4. Making Progress - I love making progress, especially when it's something that needs to be done for school because it feels like you've actually done something important and it makes me smile.
5. When Baking Soda Absorbs an Odor - This just makes things smell so much better. I like to put it in my sneakers if they get wet because it soaks up the disgusting moldy smell so much faster than waiting for it to go away naturally which in most cases doesn't really happen.
6. Counted Cross-Stitch - I love cross stitching. It's really good when you are extremely stressed about something and need to relax for a little while. I love being able to take a deep breath and concentrate on my stitching.
7. The Moment You Learned to Swim - I don't really remember that moment but I remember feeling great that I could stay afloat without some sort of floating device attached to me. Ever since then I've hated wearing life vests, even if I am on a boat. I hate them because I got stuck under a sail once because of not being able to dive down. Surface dives are my favorite as well!
8. A Poem Written for You - I can't say that anyone has ever written me a poem but I have a feeling that it would be really cute if that happened.
9. Heart-Shaped Pizza - I'm guessing that this only comes around once a year but it's very awkward if you ask me. I'd rather just have a round pizza...it tastes the same. Heart pepperonis would be entertaining though.
10. Moonlight Sweeping the Kitchen Floor - This just sounds peacefully romantic and something that could catch anyone by surprise and make them smile.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
A Lifetime's Not to Long To Live As Friends!
10 Things to Be Happy About
1. BLTs - I don't like tomatoes but bacon and lettuce is pretty good. I like different variations on BLTs since I don't like all of the ingredients to it. Add a little cheese and we're all set.
2. The Characteristics of a Saint - I don't know what these characteristics are but I can say that not many people have them these days. I think that anyone who is capable of actually following them should be pretty happy with themselves.
3. The Sounds of Ice and Snow Melting - They do make a weird noise especially when it's melting over some sort of body of water. It sounds eerie almost.
4. Having Two Pets - I can say that this makes me very happy as I do have to pets. I have a cat and dog and I miss them very much while I'm away at college because I have no one to pet when I'm sad. Also there is no one to come wake me up in the morning because they want food.
5. Setting a Balloon Free - While this isn't good for the environment it's pretty cool to watch it float away. It always reminds me of the song 99 Red Balloons.
6. A Stout Front Door - You should be happy with this especially if you have a burglar trying to knock in your door.
7. A Day With Friends - I know that I'm always happier after I've spent a day with friends instead of feeling like crap after a day of working. My friends are my life and they lift me up when I'm down. I love all of them very much and I know that they will be there for me and I will be there for them.
8. A Romantic Dinner - These are wonderful and fun. I love being taken out on a surprise that's something different from what we normally do.
9. The Rumination Process - Thinking over things in your life is always a good thing because you can decide whether or not they were worth what you risk. Everyone likes to contemplate things that have happened or maybe thinking for a future events.
10. Off-Season Resorts - It's better to go in the off-season because then no one is there and you get to enjoy everything to yourself. I love when there aren't a ton of people in a certain place.
1. BLTs - I don't like tomatoes but bacon and lettuce is pretty good. I like different variations on BLTs since I don't like all of the ingredients to it. Add a little cheese and we're all set.
2. The Characteristics of a Saint - I don't know what these characteristics are but I can say that not many people have them these days. I think that anyone who is capable of actually following them should be pretty happy with themselves.
3. The Sounds of Ice and Snow Melting - They do make a weird noise especially when it's melting over some sort of body of water. It sounds eerie almost.
4. Having Two Pets - I can say that this makes me very happy as I do have to pets. I have a cat and dog and I miss them very much while I'm away at college because I have no one to pet when I'm sad. Also there is no one to come wake me up in the morning because they want food.
5. Setting a Balloon Free - While this isn't good for the environment it's pretty cool to watch it float away. It always reminds me of the song 99 Red Balloons.
6. A Stout Front Door - You should be happy with this especially if you have a burglar trying to knock in your door.
7. A Day With Friends - I know that I'm always happier after I've spent a day with friends instead of feeling like crap after a day of working. My friends are my life and they lift me up when I'm down. I love all of them very much and I know that they will be there for me and I will be there for them.
8. A Romantic Dinner - These are wonderful and fun. I love being taken out on a surprise that's something different from what we normally do.
9. The Rumination Process - Thinking over things in your life is always a good thing because you can decide whether or not they were worth what you risk. Everyone likes to contemplate things that have happened or maybe thinking for a future events.
10. Off-Season Resorts - It's better to go in the off-season because then no one is there and you get to enjoy everything to yourself. I love when there aren't a ton of people in a certain place.
Temperature of Marble
10 Things to Be Happy About
1. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - I don't know if I should be happy or not. It is truly an amazing place because of all of the history but at the same time the concept of all of the people who died there. I like history so I think I'll go with the fact that I like it there. I have not been there in seven years but the last time I went I really enjoyed the trip there and seeing some interesting things.
2. Lincoln Log Structures - These are just cool looking and I used to have a set of them to play with when I was little.
3. A President You Admired - I haven't really admired any of the presidents since I've been alive because they've all done some pretty stupid shit. Some of the older ones though that I've read about instead of having to hear about have truly amazed me in their abilities to change not only the U.S. but the world.
4. The Temperature of Marble - In the summer this might make me happy but in the winter it's just too cold. It's nice and cool in the summer while everything else is hot.
5. Waking Up to Snow - When you want a snow day it makes it that much better. I love just watching the snow and waking in it as it falls around you makes the world seem so peaceful and quiet. I love that it just sounds like nothing is going on around you when it snows. Winter is my favorite season, maybe it's because of my middle name (Winters) or maybe it's because I grew up loving to play in the snow.
6. Owning an Original Work of Art - While art is amazing I would be afraid to own an original work because of what could happen to it. It could be stolen or it could be vandalized. Having it would make me happy but it would also make me worry.
7. Hobby Shelves - ????
8. Big, Hot Pretzels - Did someone say Auntie Anne's?
9. Smalltown, USA - I have no idea what this is.
10. A Quiet Place - Love these because it makes it easier to concentrate and get my work done or just a place to think.
1. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - I don't know if I should be happy or not. It is truly an amazing place because of all of the history but at the same time the concept of all of the people who died there. I like history so I think I'll go with the fact that I like it there. I have not been there in seven years but the last time I went I really enjoyed the trip there and seeing some interesting things.
2. Lincoln Log Structures - These are just cool looking and I used to have a set of them to play with when I was little.
3. A President You Admired - I haven't really admired any of the presidents since I've been alive because they've all done some pretty stupid shit. Some of the older ones though that I've read about instead of having to hear about have truly amazed me in their abilities to change not only the U.S. but the world.
4. The Temperature of Marble - In the summer this might make me happy but in the winter it's just too cold. It's nice and cool in the summer while everything else is hot.
5. Waking Up to Snow - When you want a snow day it makes it that much better. I love just watching the snow and waking in it as it falls around you makes the world seem so peaceful and quiet. I love that it just sounds like nothing is going on around you when it snows. Winter is my favorite season, maybe it's because of my middle name (Winters) or maybe it's because I grew up loving to play in the snow.
6. Owning an Original Work of Art - While art is amazing I would be afraid to own an original work because of what could happen to it. It could be stolen or it could be vandalized. Having it would make me happy but it would also make me worry.
7. Hobby Shelves - ????
8. Big, Hot Pretzels - Did someone say Auntie Anne's?
9. Smalltown, USA - I have no idea what this is.
10. A Quiet Place - Love these because it makes it easier to concentrate and get my work done or just a place to think.
Grocery Day
10 Things to Be Happy About
1. Supernachos - Om Nom Nom!!! My roommate likes to make them on farmville.
2. Unloading Armfuls of Groceries - Grocery day is a wonderful because you get to go and figure out what you want even if it's not on your list and you always end up coming home with more than you need. Usually that's not a good thing but oh well.
3. The Faster Pace of Winter - Who's face paced in winter? People get lazy and don't do anything because it's too cold outside.
4. Humongous Libraries - There are so many books that I want to read and going to the library is just a reminder of how small the amount of books I read in my lifetime really is. Plus there are somethings that happen in those stacks that I just don't want to think about.
5. Florist Scents and Colors - A greenhouse always smells wonderful because of the many scents wafting towards you. I always loved going to pick up the boutonniere for my boyfriend in high school just so I could walk into the green house and smell all of the wonderful aromas.
6. Blender Milkshakes - These are honestly so much better than the crap you get from McDonalds. I love going to places like Milky Way Farm where they make the milkshakes by hand instead of pouring them out of a machine.
7. A Sunset in Rome - This I can say that I have seen and it is absolutely amazing and it was something I would watch over and over again. While there are lots of buildings surrounding you while you watch it, it is fun to watch the nightlife start below you as the sun sets.
8. Breakfast Tea - A cup of tea makes everything better!
9. Catching the Game Ball - This would be epic! I'm sure the experience is a once in a life time thing but imagine it happening to you.
10. The Computer's Soothing Hum - I wish my computer made a soothing hum. Mine sounds like a plane or rocket ready for lift off. I think that something is wrong with the fan but sometimes it's actually a soothing noise but most of the time it just sounds like it's angry at me.
1. Supernachos - Om Nom Nom!!! My roommate likes to make them on farmville.
2. Unloading Armfuls of Groceries - Grocery day is a wonderful because you get to go and figure out what you want even if it's not on your list and you always end up coming home with more than you need. Usually that's not a good thing but oh well.
3. The Faster Pace of Winter - Who's face paced in winter? People get lazy and don't do anything because it's too cold outside.
4. Humongous Libraries - There are so many books that I want to read and going to the library is just a reminder of how small the amount of books I read in my lifetime really is. Plus there are somethings that happen in those stacks that I just don't want to think about.
5. Florist Scents and Colors - A greenhouse always smells wonderful because of the many scents wafting towards you. I always loved going to pick up the boutonniere for my boyfriend in high school just so I could walk into the green house and smell all of the wonderful aromas.
6. Blender Milkshakes - These are honestly so much better than the crap you get from McDonalds. I love going to places like Milky Way Farm where they make the milkshakes by hand instead of pouring them out of a machine.
7. A Sunset in Rome - This I can say that I have seen and it is absolutely amazing and it was something I would watch over and over again. While there are lots of buildings surrounding you while you watch it, it is fun to watch the nightlife start below you as the sun sets.
8. Breakfast Tea - A cup of tea makes everything better!
9. Catching the Game Ball - This would be epic! I'm sure the experience is a once in a life time thing but imagine it happening to you.
10. The Computer's Soothing Hum - I wish my computer made a soothing hum. Mine sounds like a plane or rocket ready for lift off. I think that something is wrong with the fan but sometimes it's actually a soothing noise but most of the time it just sounds like it's angry at me.
Toothpicks...
10 Things to Be Happy About
1. Pocketing Candy Hearts - It's wonderful when someone you like gives you a candy heart and you just want to save it forever. So you pocket it, but then most people forget about it and it goes through the wash...there's got to be a better way!
2. Walking in a State Park - State parks are well preserved and always a beautiful place to visit. I really like the one in Yellowstone, Wyoming. The views are truly amazing.
3. Toothpicks with Colored Frills - If there are many different colors, you'll always know which one is yours and no one else can steal yours.
4. Hot Buttered Cider - This just sounds gross to me.
5. A New Song That You Like - There's just so many for me that I can never decide. I do like when a song comes on that I do like though. My current favorite is F*** You by Ceelo Green. I even came up with a dance for it because I honestly have no life.
6. Making Discoveries - This is one of my favorite things to do because when you find something new it's always fun to go back and either do it or visit it again. We went to this new island in the Bahamas in January and got to swim with feral pigs and also go in an underwater cave and I thought that it was one of the coolest things that I had ever done down there because I've been doing the same thing year after year.
7. Ethnic Traditions - It's cool to see what other ethnicity's traditions are.
8. Alternating Your Exercise Routine - It's good to change it up every once in a while. It's actually healthy for your body.
9. A Smart Purchase - These are good because they're had to find. A smart purchase could be something cheap or something expensive that you know will last a long time.
10. Lemon and Lime Pulp - Pulp is disgusting...sorry people but I do believe that it is.
Inch-Thick Sweaters
10 Things to Be Happy About
1. A Hodgepodge of Scenery - Well when the scenery changes you always get to see something different. I hate seeing the same thing all the time. For example after you cross the river on my way to school, the scenery changes to porn shops and video stores.
2. Easily Digestible Chapters - I hate when chapters are long and confusing. I like books that have chapters that are fun to read and easy to understand. The harder they are to understand the longer it takes me to read them and the more bored and distracted I get.
3. Dreamcatchers and Suncatchers - Two completely different things but they both are cool to see. I have a dreamcatcher that is in my room that I made my first year at sleepaway camp. I used to have a suncatcher that would throw rainbows all over my room. I think I lost it when we moved but I always thought it was cool because it had solar power that made the rainbows move around my room throughout the day.
4. Chili con Carne - A wonderful song that I sang with Dr. Moll in high school. I loved singing this song because it was hard but when we finished working on it, it sounded amazing. While I know that the people who came up with this are probably thinking of the food it reminds me of choir and still makes me happy.
5. Swaying to Music - If you have someone swaying there with you it makes it that much better. I like to sway to songs that we sing in our Sisterhood things in my sorority so it's always fun because at least one person is always swaying with me.
6. Inch-Thick Sweaters - Do these exist? I want one so that when I go skiing I don't freeze my butt off...actually as I think about it I would rather have inch thick socks because it's usually my feet that freeze, not my entire body.
7. Love, Hope, and Peace - Everybody wants all of these in the world. Love is a wonderful thing to be in and I believe that everyone will have it one day. Hope is something that everyone should have because you never know when fate will bring something upon you that makes you glad that you hoped. Peace is something this entire world needs to work on because I, along with many others, am sick of war!
8. Waiting for Tree Sap - Why would you want to wait for this? It gets on your hands and the stickiness never comes off!!! I honestly dislike tree sap unless it is on my food! Maple syrup is amazing but anything that it is going to get stuck to my body for days at a time just annoys me.
9. Swimming in the Mediterranean - An amazing experience, especially with the nude beaches.
1. A Hodgepodge of Scenery - Well when the scenery changes you always get to see something different. I hate seeing the same thing all the time. For example after you cross the river on my way to school, the scenery changes to porn shops and video stores.
2. Easily Digestible Chapters - I hate when chapters are long and confusing. I like books that have chapters that are fun to read and easy to understand. The harder they are to understand the longer it takes me to read them and the more bored and distracted I get.
3. Dreamcatchers and Suncatchers - Two completely different things but they both are cool to see. I have a dreamcatcher that is in my room that I made my first year at sleepaway camp. I used to have a suncatcher that would throw rainbows all over my room. I think I lost it when we moved but I always thought it was cool because it had solar power that made the rainbows move around my room throughout the day.
4. Chili con Carne - A wonderful song that I sang with Dr. Moll in high school. I loved singing this song because it was hard but when we finished working on it, it sounded amazing. While I know that the people who came up with this are probably thinking of the food it reminds me of choir and still makes me happy.
5. Swaying to Music - If you have someone swaying there with you it makes it that much better. I like to sway to songs that we sing in our Sisterhood things in my sorority so it's always fun because at least one person is always swaying with me.
6. Inch-Thick Sweaters - Do these exist? I want one so that when I go skiing I don't freeze my butt off...actually as I think about it I would rather have inch thick socks because it's usually my feet that freeze, not my entire body.
7. Love, Hope, and Peace - Everybody wants all of these in the world. Love is a wonderful thing to be in and I believe that everyone will have it one day. Hope is something that everyone should have because you never know when fate will bring something upon you that makes you glad that you hoped. Peace is something this entire world needs to work on because I, along with many others, am sick of war!
8. Waiting for Tree Sap - Why would you want to wait for this? It gets on your hands and the stickiness never comes off!!! I honestly dislike tree sap unless it is on my food! Maple syrup is amazing but anything that it is going to get stuck to my body for days at a time just annoys me.
9. Swimming in the Mediterranean - An amazing experience, especially with the nude beaches.
Soft Robes
10 Things to Be Happy About
1. Tonka-Truck Yellow - When I see cars that are this color I cringe but the tonka trucks are epic! When I was younger I had a family friend's son who was obsessed with trucks and he couldn't say truck so he just yelled twuck! His favorite trucks were the tonka trucks.
2. Buying Valentine's Day Cards - Well this is fun if you're interested in Valentine's Day. I like Valentine's day but it's not every a real holiday. It's just a reason to show that you love someone that you should show every day instead of just one day a year.
3. The Mall's Food Court - The food here is always delicious and unhealthy but I do have to say that I love SaladWorks, they have some of the best salads I've ever had. Plus when you are in the food court you always see people that you know, or at least I do. I see people from high school that I haven't seen in months or years and it's always fun to run into someone you don't see very often.
4. A Lighthouse at Night - These are gorgeous. My uncle used to work for the coast guard and I got to go inside a light house when they lived in New York and I thought that it was one of the coolest experiences every!
5. Homework in Your Favorite Subject - Math all the way! I am a math major and I almost always love having homework in any of my math classes. I really enjoyed my differential equations class that I had last semester and always loved having homework in it because it was something that I actually understood.
6. Sun Reflected on the Snow - It's a pretty sight until it blinds you because it's so bright. I like it at first though when you go out and it's right after the snow storm has stopped.
7. Basic, Easy-to-Follow Recipes - Honestly I think that most recipes are easy to follow because most of them are written for dummies! I had a friend once who couldn't cook to save her life.
8. The Benches in a Museum - These are nice when you just want to sit and look at a picture or sculpture or if you're just tired of standing. It makes me happy to know that there is always a place to rest when your legs get tired.
9. Evergreens with Icicles - While this is very dangerous, they make for pretty pictures which makes me happy because I like being artistic!
10. The Soft Robe that Warms You - While I am not a big fan of robes, it is always nice to have one around when you are cold or when you just get out of the shower. I also love them when you go to the spa, they're always so soft!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Napping
10 Things To Be Happy About
1. Candles on an Altar - I think that this adds to the service no matter what kind of service it is. It especially helps on the Christmas Eve services because it gives a completely new atmosphere to the service.
2. An Afternoon Movie - It's nice to relax on a Sunday afternoon and watch a nice movie. It doesn't really matter what the movie is but just being able to relax on the day of rest is awesome. It stinks when there's so much going on during the week and you barely have time to relax.
3. Succumbing to Your Urge to Nap - When you have had a long day who doesn't love a nice long nap even when you have work to do. I hardly ever get to nap anymore but when I do it always feels nice to give into something that I know my body needs.
4. A Book Party - Discussing books is always fun especially when they are something that isn't school related and something that maybe you actually wanted to read. I hate discussing books that I'm not really interested in but when it's a book I actually wanted to read that makes it so much better.
5. Exchanging Smiles - When I walk past people on campus I always smile and I really don't like it when people don't acknowledge me by not smiling back. I am always tempted to be like ok bitch what's your problem, but I know that could get me in huge trouble. A smile is something that I know can go a long way or make someone's day so I do it in order to try to make other people happy.
6. Butternut Squash Bisque - Can't say I've ever had it but I like soup so yay!
7. Super Bowl Food - My food while watching the super bowl consisted of cheese and crackers. I know that most people eat wings and pizza so yea I'm not the norm. I learned a really interesting fact last night, the most pizza is sold on the day of the super bowl. I feel really bad for those who have to spend all day working to make it.
8. Island Living - I love going to the islands and relaxing. The people there are always so chill.
9. Vicarious Savoring - Makes things that much better when you actually get to enjoy it.
10. A Sense of Self-Irony - I have no comment...
1. Candles on an Altar - I think that this adds to the service no matter what kind of service it is. It especially helps on the Christmas Eve services because it gives a completely new atmosphere to the service.
2. An Afternoon Movie - It's nice to relax on a Sunday afternoon and watch a nice movie. It doesn't really matter what the movie is but just being able to relax on the day of rest is awesome. It stinks when there's so much going on during the week and you barely have time to relax.
3. Succumbing to Your Urge to Nap - When you have had a long day who doesn't love a nice long nap even when you have work to do. I hardly ever get to nap anymore but when I do it always feels nice to give into something that I know my body needs.
4. A Book Party - Discussing books is always fun especially when they are something that isn't school related and something that maybe you actually wanted to read. I hate discussing books that I'm not really interested in but when it's a book I actually wanted to read that makes it so much better.
5. Exchanging Smiles - When I walk past people on campus I always smile and I really don't like it when people don't acknowledge me by not smiling back. I am always tempted to be like ok bitch what's your problem, but I know that could get me in huge trouble. A smile is something that I know can go a long way or make someone's day so I do it in order to try to make other people happy.
6. Butternut Squash Bisque - Can't say I've ever had it but I like soup so yay!
7. Super Bowl Food - My food while watching the super bowl consisted of cheese and crackers. I know that most people eat wings and pizza so yea I'm not the norm. I learned a really interesting fact last night, the most pizza is sold on the day of the super bowl. I feel really bad for those who have to spend all day working to make it.
8. Island Living - I love going to the islands and relaxing. The people there are always so chill.
9. Vicarious Savoring - Makes things that much better when you actually get to enjoy it.
10. A Sense of Self-Irony - I have no comment...
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Valley-to-Valley Skiing through Alpine Villages
Yesterday's 10 Things to Be Happy About
1. The Comic Strip "Nancy" - I used to read the comics on Sundays and I have no recollection of this strip. I remember Cathy but not Nancy.
2. Visiting a Winery - I never have visited one but I've heard it's amazing. Just looking at pictures of them are amazing. I need to go back out West so I can go see them again!!!!
3. Reading By a Fireplace - I love doing this especially in the summer in the Poconos when it gets cold at night. I also love doing it in the winter after playing in the snow for a little bit.
4. A Juicy Cheesesteak - If it's a chicken cheesesteak then I'm game!!!! I love food (unless it's red meat) any time of the day. Food is the only reason that many people are alive because you need it to survive. Cheesesteaks are really good when they are completely drowned in cheese!!!!
5. The Opportunity to Reflect - Always good to reflect on things that have happened in the past because then you know what should or should not be repeated in the future. Everyone should be able to learn from their mistakes and try to do better next time.
6. Sleeping with the Window Open - I love doing this in the summer because you can always hear the crickets outside the window singing to you as you fall asleep. Also the breezes that flow through the windows usually leaves a nice temperature for you to fall asleep.
7. Five-Star Hotels - These are always fun to stay in and should make anyone happy especially if it's something that you weren't expecting to happen to you. I have stayed in a couple and you always see something different in every hotel that you stay in.
8. Creative Mind - This is much better than having no imagination.
9. Beautiful Winter Scenes - These are amazing especially right after it's snowed. A fresh dusting makes the world look so much better than after the plows have been through everything and made the snow black.
10. Valley-to-Valley Skiing Through Alpine Villages - I just love skiing, I honestly don't care where I'm doing it as long as I get to do it. Skiing makes me happy and when it's in a new place where there is good snow, that just makes it even more exciting.
1. The Comic Strip "Nancy" - I used to read the comics on Sundays and I have no recollection of this strip. I remember Cathy but not Nancy.
2. Visiting a Winery - I never have visited one but I've heard it's amazing. Just looking at pictures of them are amazing. I need to go back out West so I can go see them again!!!!
3. Reading By a Fireplace - I love doing this especially in the summer in the Poconos when it gets cold at night. I also love doing it in the winter after playing in the snow for a little bit.
4. A Juicy Cheesesteak - If it's a chicken cheesesteak then I'm game!!!! I love food (unless it's red meat) any time of the day. Food is the only reason that many people are alive because you need it to survive. Cheesesteaks are really good when they are completely drowned in cheese!!!!
5. The Opportunity to Reflect - Always good to reflect on things that have happened in the past because then you know what should or should not be repeated in the future. Everyone should be able to learn from their mistakes and try to do better next time.
6. Sleeping with the Window Open - I love doing this in the summer because you can always hear the crickets outside the window singing to you as you fall asleep. Also the breezes that flow through the windows usually leaves a nice temperature for you to fall asleep.
7. Five-Star Hotels - These are always fun to stay in and should make anyone happy especially if it's something that you weren't expecting to happen to you. I have stayed in a couple and you always see something different in every hotel that you stay in.
8. Creative Mind - This is much better than having no imagination.
9. Beautiful Winter Scenes - These are amazing especially right after it's snowed. A fresh dusting makes the world look so much better than after the plows have been through everything and made the snow black.
10. Valley-to-Valley Skiing Through Alpine Villages - I just love skiing, I honestly don't care where I'm doing it as long as I get to do it. Skiing makes me happy and when it's in a new place where there is good snow, that just makes it even more exciting.
Friday, February 4, 2011
The Smaller-Is-Better Philosophy
Today's 10 Things to Be Happy About
1. Awakening Refreshed - It's always good to wake up after a good night's sleep because then the day goes by more smoothly.
2. A Cleared Driveway - Better than one that's covered in snow and ice.
3. Your Skin Through a Microscope - Maybe this would make a scientist happy but I don't really want to see how gross and crackled my skin is from the winter weather. It makes me feel gross and unclean.
4. A Flashlight By the Bed - Always good for when the electricity goes out. On the nights when the electricity flickers from storms that are coming and going. I always make sure to have my flashlight out of my bedside table so if it does go out and I have to get up in the middle of night and can't see anything.
5. Singing Karaoke - This is truly entertaining especially when the other people can't sing well. I always love listening to American Idol tryouts because it's almost like listening to someone attempt to sing karaoke.
6. A Full Tank of Heating Oil - Means you just put a lot of money into heating your home but look on the bright side...at least you'll be warm!
7. Informational Tidbits - To keep you in the know!
8. Kisses and Hugs - I'm a huge fan of these especially on a bad day and I always know who I can go to for them at school and at home.
9. The Pockets of a Sportsman's Vest - They always seem to have soo much stuff in them, half of which really isn't necessary.
10. The Smaller-is-Better Philosophy - All I have to say is this one made me laugh and my comment is inappropriate so I'm just going to let it go...It doesn't matter what the size is it's how you use it!
1. Awakening Refreshed - It's always good to wake up after a good night's sleep because then the day goes by more smoothly.
2. A Cleared Driveway - Better than one that's covered in snow and ice.
3. Your Skin Through a Microscope - Maybe this would make a scientist happy but I don't really want to see how gross and crackled my skin is from the winter weather. It makes me feel gross and unclean.
4. A Flashlight By the Bed - Always good for when the electricity goes out. On the nights when the electricity flickers from storms that are coming and going. I always make sure to have my flashlight out of my bedside table so if it does go out and I have to get up in the middle of night and can't see anything.
5. Singing Karaoke - This is truly entertaining especially when the other people can't sing well. I always love listening to American Idol tryouts because it's almost like listening to someone attempt to sing karaoke.
6. A Full Tank of Heating Oil - Means you just put a lot of money into heating your home but look on the bright side...at least you'll be warm!
7. Informational Tidbits - To keep you in the know!
8. Kisses and Hugs - I'm a huge fan of these especially on a bad day and I always know who I can go to for them at school and at home.
9. The Pockets of a Sportsman's Vest - They always seem to have soo much stuff in them, half of which really isn't necessary.
10. The Smaller-is-Better Philosophy - All I have to say is this one made me laugh and my comment is inappropriate so I'm just going to let it go...It doesn't matter what the size is it's how you use it!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Pickles!
Today's 10 Things to Be Happy About
1. Toasted Cheese Sandwiches - Do they mean grilled cheese because grilled cheese is wonderful. I love toasted bread with cheese in the middle or maybe microwaving bread with cheese in between. mmmmm DELICIOUS!
2. Ice Fishing - Never done this but we found an ice shed on the lake in Vermont. It was a lot of fun but we couldn't get into it because the owner had actually locked it which was a little depressing because I wanted to see the inside. It was a lot of fun taking pictures out in front of it with our snow shoes on.
3. Mischief - So much fun as long as you don't get caught. Gives you a lot of thrill and a nice adrenaline rush because I'm such an adrenaline junkie :)
4. Limestone Cottages - ???
5. Cigar-Box Keepsakes - I like keeping small things that remind me of events that have happened in the past. I keep all of my old letters sent from family and friends in the past.
6. Vivaldi and Flutes - I sang Vivaldi in high school and really enjoyed it because it was something that I hadn't done before.
7. Pickles Eaten Directly from the Jar - So much better than letting them sit out on a plate. They are even better if they're eaten directly from the vat because my grandmother makes homemade ones that are delicious while they are still warm. What most people don't know about pickles is that they are vinegar soaked cucumbers. YUM ZOOKIE!
8. Culinary Schools - These make me happy because it puts the big fancy chefs into the world and makes food just wonderful and also new creations of food. I always love trying new recipes and someone has to make them!
9. Buddhist Psychology - I think that this is cool because they want everything to be fair. Also what goes around comes around right. Karma is a very real thing.
10. The Frozen Ground Beneath Your Feet - Why would this make you happy? I mean unless there was snow between it and your feet then I would be happy. The frozen ground is honestly just depressing if you ask me because it makes the world look dead.
Seashells by the Seashore
Yesterday's 10 Things to Be Happy About
1. The Inside of a Seashell - The inside of a conch shells are a lot more gorgeous than the outside of many of them. There are so many colors on the inside of seashells that makes anyone happy.
2. Roasted Chicken for Dinner - The roasted chicken at Dueling Kurts is epically awesome and wonderful. I really like roasted chicken in a good sauce because it is wonderful.
3. A Gurgling Brook - These are just pretty in general and peaceful so they are a wonderful place to relax and be happy.
4. Sponge-Painted Walls - These are always pretty cool looking because they are something original and they never look the same as painting with a brush.
5. The Hands of Pianists - They make people happy with the music they provide.
6. Groundhogs - Of course they make you happy because it's groundhog day! They are big fuzzy things that just look like the could be huggable creatures, but believe me they aren't. We used to have one live in the bottom of our barn and it didn't like our dog very much. Poor Bailey.
7. Laughing at the Latest Medical "Breakthrough" - I don't know why this is funny but maybe it's the fact that they haven't made a real breakthrough and they just want to give some news rather than none.
8. Unscented Hair Spray - Is there such a thing?
9. ESP - Like from Mean Girls? "I think I have ESPN or something!" Always a fun movie to watch.
10. The Internet on Your Phone - Makes life so much easier. It makes me happy to know that I can check for anything that I need to know. I love having google on my phone so whenever I have a question I can look it up on my phone!
Unsorted Photos
Tuesday's 10 Things to Be Happy About - been a busy week sorry :(
1. Clues You Catch - I don't catch these very often because I'm usually pretty slow with this stuff.
2. Jackie Chan's Dexterity - Jackie Chan truly amazing, that's all you need to know!
3. Leafing Through Unsorted Photos - It is always fun to look through old photos and see what life was life way back when. Unsorted makes it that much better because then you get a mix of everything from your past.
4. Sleeping with Socks On - I love doing that in the winter and in the mountains because then you stay so much more warm. And warmness makes people that much more happy.
5. The Penguin Walk - It's really funny to watch when they waddle all over the place. Plus this makes me think of the Mary Poppins movie when Dick van Dyke dances around with the penguins when they are in the chalk drawing.
6. Remembering What You've Learned - After a summer of doing nothing and being lazy it's always wonderful to remember what you learned the school year before. I like being able to remember stuff from Calculus so that I can also tutor math students at SU!
7. A Diner Menu's Multitude of Choices - Most of them are obsolete according to Luke from Gilmore Girls so when he got rid of them Lorelai complained. I love that there are many choices because then I can get whatever I please. The Exton Diner is a prime example of this, and going there are one in the morning after having a few drinks at a neighboring bar!
8. Stuffed Animals that Play Music - These are awesome, especially during Christmas when my grandmother pulls out all of the funny singing animals. The ones that fart Christmas songs are the best!
9. The Adventure of Travel - It's always fun to travel new places and I love traveling even if it's in a place that I have been many times.
10. Nature's Gifts - It makes life better, period!
1. Clues You Catch - I don't catch these very often because I'm usually pretty slow with this stuff.
2. Jackie Chan's Dexterity - Jackie Chan truly amazing, that's all you need to know!
3. Leafing Through Unsorted Photos - It is always fun to look through old photos and see what life was life way back when. Unsorted makes it that much better because then you get a mix of everything from your past.
4. Sleeping with Socks On - I love doing that in the winter and in the mountains because then you stay so much more warm. And warmness makes people that much more happy.
5. The Penguin Walk - It's really funny to watch when they waddle all over the place. Plus this makes me think of the Mary Poppins movie when Dick van Dyke dances around with the penguins when they are in the chalk drawing.
6. Remembering What You've Learned - After a summer of doing nothing and being lazy it's always wonderful to remember what you learned the school year before. I like being able to remember stuff from Calculus so that I can also tutor math students at SU!
7. A Diner Menu's Multitude of Choices - Most of them are obsolete according to Luke from Gilmore Girls so when he got rid of them Lorelai complained. I love that there are many choices because then I can get whatever I please. The Exton Diner is a prime example of this, and going there are one in the morning after having a few drinks at a neighboring bar!
8. Stuffed Animals that Play Music - These are awesome, especially during Christmas when my grandmother pulls out all of the funny singing animals. The ones that fart Christmas songs are the best!
9. The Adventure of Travel - It's always fun to travel new places and I love traveling even if it's in a place that I have been many times.
10. Nature's Gifts - It makes life better, period!
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