These Are A Few of My Favorite Things

In no particular order:

Singing in the car.
Bubble gum.
Reading blogs.
Diet Coke.
Night time.
Getting drawn on with markers, (it just feels so good!)
Spending time with my family.
Wrapping gifts.
Movies!!!
New York City.
Wearing tshirts.
Late night conversations with Shane.

Summer Checklist/Thank You!

(So this is pretty exciting. Our cruise is in one week from today! I can't wait for it! I wish I were  a little more in shape as swimsuits are a bit of a bummer, but, I'm not going to let that spoil the trip. It is going to be a blast!)

Now onto the blog. . .

Summer is here! I am so excited! Ok ok ok, I am going to make a summer checklist! I must complete all of these items by September first. Yes! Ready? Here it is:

1. Go swimming in our apartment's pool. (Sanitary? I don't know, but we've gotta try it once, right?)

2. Go camping. (Even if it is for just one night.)

3. Go for a bicycle ride around the Daybreak Lake. (Bikes! Yikes!)

4. Watch a sunset. (Awwww, so cheesy!)

5. Seven Peaks! (This will be fun, we got our passes of all passes!)

6. Attend a Bee's baseball game. (Hate the game part, but love the atmosphere.)

7. Sleep under the stars. (Will probably have to do this in my parent's backyard.)

8. Go to sugarhouse park. (My favorite park!)

9. Have a park day. (You know, go to as many different parks as you can in one day.)

10. Attend an outdoor concert. (Rock on!)

Ok so I only have 10. . . .but I want a lot more. Please per-lease give me suggestions and ideas! Please??!

Thank you!

(And thank you to anyone who reads this. I know I don't have many viewers, but I do appreciate the ones I have. I mean, when blogs are written they're obviously meant to be read, so it does feel good when I know it's getting read, you know?? You are the sweetest for taking time out of your schedule to read, skim, ponder the not always so entertaining words I write. Thank you. A thousand times thank you! I probably love you!)

How to be Happy

Okay, I will admit it. I have always struggled with being happy. I am not social, I am not outgoing, I am not a genius or exciting person. I often look at the negative things and forget the simple yet amazing things around me. I focus and worry too much about what others think about me instead of having fun. Being happy comes so easy for some people, but for me, it's a lot of work.

That being said, I feel the need to make a list. A list of things that make me happy. A list I can look back to when I'm struggling or just feeling down. But the list can't be too complicated, too thought out. The simpler, the better. So here we go. A list of 10 (because no one wants to read more than that,) things that make me happy.

1. The obvious, my husband. He works so hard to make sure I am happy. I need to acknowledge and appreciate him more often, for he is so good to me and loves me so much. I love him too you know.

 2. My family. They do so much for me. My parents are always giving me advice, my brothers and sisters are always so willing to hang out or just chat with me, and my nieces who get so excited every time I see them. I am so blessed to have such amazing people in my life.

3. Crafting, AKA The Wood Connection and Hobby Lobby. I love painting, I love mod podge, and I love ribbon. Making crafts make me happy. Especially when the project is finished and I love it. (See the 'Randall' in the picture? Yeah I made that.)

4. Homemade pizza. Especially when my man puts messages on it.

5. An awesome pair of shoes. Shoes always fit, shoes always look good. Shoes aren't depressing when you have to go up a size, even if it is just because that brand runs small.

6. Warm weather. The warmer, the better. There are so many good things to do in warm weather; picnics, bike rides, boating, etc. Pure bliss it is.

7. Entertainment. I love music; The Weepies, Joshua Radin, Mika, etc. I love movies; 500 Days of Summer, Like Crazy, I'm Reed Fish, etc. I love TV; Malcolm in The Middle, Grounded for Life, Community, etc. Entertainment is good.

8. Vacations. They can be last minute, planned forever, far away or really close. I don't care. A vacation is a vacation. They are always adventurous.

9. Making treats. I haven't done anything in a very very long time, (awww that makes me sad.) But I love chocolate dipping and decorating things. See that picture down there? Those are plain wafer cookies that I did all by myself. Not pro, but not bad.

10. Diet Coke, need I say more?

Well that wasn't simple at all. I apologize for the lengthiness.