I just want to be..

Lately I've been thinking alot about what it truly means to be unhappy, especially as the topic pertains to my friends. It bothered me that I can't seem to do anything to help them feel happy when they are constantly being a downer, until I realized that the reason why I can't seem to help their mood is because it's not up to me. I know how hard people's trials are, I have some racking my brain right now too but, "Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." Isn't that so true? So in honor of that I thought I would make a list of things that make me happy.

21 things that make Stephanie happy:

1. Sneaking into the front room in the middle of the night just to open the window and watch a rainstorm.

2. Painting my toenails.

3. My best friend constantly reminding me that in high school, I was heartless.

4. Shooting stars-- in the mountains-- on a perfect summer night.

5. Staring into someones eyes and feeling like you really know them.. even if it's just for a small moment in time.

6. Faith, and the peace it brings.

7. Music that makes me feel understood.

8. Nights that end so perfectly you're almost sad because in your mind, nothing could possibly ever be better.

9. The look children get on their faces when you tease them.

10. Giggling.

11. Bubble baths.

12. Just simply hearing of someones love for you.

13. Long, honest chats.

14. Growing up and realizing what truly matters.

15. Disneyland.

16. Quietly sitting in awe at a fireworks display.

17. Trust.

18. Dancing in my room.

19. Learning fact upon fact about the life of Coco Chanel.

20. Double hugs, Lasting hugs, Meaningful hugs.

21. Love.

Do yourself a favor and make a list yourself. There's a lot to be happy about.