Smiling- I know this is super cheesy but its true. Even when I am having a horrible day, if I can just make myself smile, I am reminded that my situation really is not all that terrible. God has blessed me with so much and it is my prayer that His love can be evident in my life. What better way to make even one person’s day better than to simply smile. Although it doesn’t happen all the time, my favorite is when my cheeks ache from smiling so much.
That kind of joy comes only from the Lord!
Laughing- The best is when you laugh so hard you can barely breathe to the point where tears stream down your face. My favorite memories include lots of laughter (working at a stable, telling stories with my family, opening a friendship pact with Teddie, bonding with girls on my hall, dancing and singing at the top of my lungs with my roommate, etc.) Even moments like today, when a friend and I accidentally let a mute hillbilly stranger walk into the house only to find out he was at the wrong place.
Writing- There is something so freeing and peaceful about it. Although I am certainly not the best writer, its so wonderful to take a break from a hectic day and sit alone for a few minutes to write my thoughts on what the Lord has been teaching me.
Prayer- No matter how stressed or anxious I am, when I take time to come before the Lord and communicate with Him, my day is completely changed. He has created us to be relational people that desire intimacy. There is truly nothing sweeter than spending time with the Lord sharing my most intimate thoughts and worries and also thanking Him for his blessings.
Road trips- Driving through different towns or eating at local cafes or dinners is so much fun. I love the spontaneity of it all- simply stop wherever seems cute and meet new people. All that is required is a tank of gas and a few good companions.
Coffee- Some tell me I am an addict, but I have decided that as long as I stay under 4 cups a day, I am still ok J The smell and the rich taste of coffee brighten any day.
Roller-coasters- I LOVE the rush of adrenaline that hits you as your heart beats faster and you finally near the top of the climb and brace yourself for the speed and loops that are to come. (but I would be lying if I said I didn’t say a prayer every time the cart slowly edges up the hill and wonder why I thought this was a good idea). But in the end, I always end the ride and decide riding it once was simply not enough. If I wanted to get deep, I would very unoriginally compare life to this roller-coaster, but ill save this analogy for a blog on a rainy day.
Taking pictures- I am not a great photographer by any stretch of the imagination, but I love capturing moments in life. Black and white photos are the best!
Gospel Music- This is a new obsession of mine
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