Pursuit of Happiness

Today I came to a realization. I have not been enjoying life as of late but rather just living it. This is rather lame so I have decided to try my best to change that fact. I realized this in part when twice today I was asked what happiness means to me and twice I was stumped. So I decided to take a minute to compile a list of things that make me happy.

snuggling under a blanket 

reading a good book

eating a warm cookie fresh out of the oven

skype dance parties with my sisters

a nice hot shower

dance parties with my roommates

an ice cold drink of water

freshly cut flowers (especially if they're in my room)

getting mail

running water

birds chirping

harry potter

being outside (when it's warm)

the little noise my phone makes when it gets a text

a chocolate bar warmed by the sun so it melts in your mouth

finding money in my pockets I'd forgotten about

my Savior 

the smell of a freshly copied piece of paper

a room filled with sunlight

I think that's a pretty decent list for now. In one of my classes we've been talking about happiness and pleasure and someone reminded that we can make a decision before hand to enjoy what we encounter each day. This is something I have decided to work on. So first, I must apologize to the snow that came today. I was not happy when I saw you but I am glad you came because you made me appreciate the warm weather that is (hopefully) to come.