Another blogger recently made a post listing things that made her feel happy. Today seems like a good day to focus on the positives, so I'm making a list too (I did a mini version of this recently, but today is a good day to do it again). In no particular order, here goes:
1. Art that suspend my ability to speak coherently. I love when I'm confronted with something, be it a performance, something hanging from the wall, etc, that makes me stop and just bask for at least a moment in whatever it is. Its comforting to know that I can still experience that moment of Barthes' punctum. May that never go away.
2. Random moments with good friends. This week so far I have: gone walking in unexpected locations, dug through leaves, ate in a mom-n-pop diner, laughed at poor O'Keefe impersonators (re: orange and green vaginas), laughed about castration during international phone calls, got all gussied up for a night on the town, drank champagne while eating boxed mac-n-cheese and more. Even when my world gets rocked and all I want to do is lay in bed, I have people who not only get me out, but make me smile.
3. My YouTube debut. Ok, this is slightly ridiculous, but being in an 8 second video featuring a quick bout of relatively innocent flirtation with an attractive Italian man makes me smile. And hit the 'play again' button.
4. Cupcakes. I don't quite no how to put my finger on this, but there is something about a cupcake shop that makes me feel warm and fuzzy. Perhaps its the sugar particles swimming through the air as I drink in my tea and eavesdrop, or maybe its all the content faces biting into a thick layer of icing. Either way, its nice being here right now.
5. Hard times. This is something I'm coming to terms with. In the long run I know that these rough periods are unbelievably important and ultimately beneficial. The hurt and confusion going on right now is only going to make things better. I may not be loving it in the moment, but I'm working towards trusting that all will be amazing.
6. Toasts. The longer the better - preferably made with good friends and involving alternatively silly and meaningful content. I've made a couple so far this week and am looking forward to doing at least a few more over the weekend.
7. New opportunities. Sometimes I don't always recognize one when its right in front of me, but in my youth I can't help but feel like there are new chances, beginnings, etc just waiting for me. I can't wait to see where I am come December.
So this is a quick list and many things are left off, but suffice to say that I'm a lucky girl.
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