things that make me happy

dancing in the rain
laughing so hard you literally can't stand up anymore
when someone randomly texts/facebooks/calls me just because they were thinking about me
that lightbulb feeling you get when you finally understand something hard
an ipod full of good music
a stack of good books i haven't read yet
playing the piano so fast my fingers trip over each other
wearing a warm cozy hoodie on a chilly day
lifting my face to the sky and feeling warm sunshine on my face
hundreds of inside jokes with good friends
driving with the windows down and the sunroof open, the wind blowing in my hair
running quickly downhill and then collapsing at the bottom
singing in an empty house
when a photograph turns out really well
talking to an old friend
being with someone you trust absolutely
hanging out with someone who is totally crazy and outgoing
a drink of cold water on a hot day

this is not an exhaustive list.

i think for the past few days i've been on a high of happiness. i've gotten to see some of my best friends ever who live far away, and just being with them - hanging out, talking, laughing - makes me feel joyful deep down inside. these past few days have been a major gift from God, and i love him for it!

side note: i've noticed that because God has been a part of my life for so long, i'm not as excited about him as the people who have just recently discovered how AMAZING loving and serving him can be. for them, it's like God has exploded into their lives, taking over everything by force and showering it with vivid color. in my life though, it's like his color has faded. it's been sitting there in my heart for so long that i'm used to seeing it there. this should not happen. my entire life is centered around my savior. he should be my passion. i'm praying that God would give me back the love and excitement for Him that i had when i first started this journey with him.

another thing that makes me happy: my busy life. for which reason i must end this blog post and go to class!