10 THINGS

Make Me Happy.

1. Being a girl.

I enjoy having so many fun options with personal style. I change my hair just about every month and I go through similar phases the same time each year. This time last year I was growing out my hair from a big chop (which I did this past May also), and entered into the a w k w a r d   l e n g t h . No need to worry, for there are extensions! ;)

2. My daughter's imagination.

All afternoon she has been pretending to be at a beach, putting sunscreen on herself and the dogs, swimming, and "laying out" on her blankey. I delight in this.

3. Cooking.

I made a pretty great chicken pot pie improvisation meal. I like that I am responsible for the tummy satisfaction in this house. It's just another outlet to show love to my family while being creative. 

4. English.

I am an English major and I am working on the first of many papers this semester. I have always been best in this subject and not because I find it easy. It is challenging, but it's the challenge I like. It isn't about deciphering numbers and though MLA may be an exception, there are hardly any formulas. 

5. Husband being home.

Holliday works a lot. When we moved here from our last assignment in NY, I thought that meant having more family time. He doesn't have to anticipate going overseas anytime soon, but he sure is gone for the majority of a typical work week. I am so grateful for this long Labor Day weekend to hang out with my true best friend.

6. Autumn/Fall.

I am absolutely THROUGH with Summer. I have never been so excited to embrace the Fall. Alabama really broke us in these past few months. Fall in New York was so beautiful and I loved it, but my enjoyment was hindered a little bit by the thought of harsh winter temperatures coming right behind it. I would trade this weather here in the south for Upstate New York crisp chills and amber leaves any day. 

7. Birthdays!

My Birthday is this coming Thursday. I am turning 23 and I'm excited! This will be the first birthday in two years that Holliday will be around for and this time I don't have class all stinkin' day! I am going to spend it with my favorites doing my favorites, celebrating my life. My still very youthful, blessed life.

8. Naps.

Yes. Good, comfy, blanket accompanied, corner of the sofa naps. Especially on a Sunday, when I feel like that it was I should be doing. Ha.

9. Coffee.

I am not addicted or in love...yet. I have simply grown a minor dependency upon the sweet substance :)

I used to only drink coffee on my weekends that I work but now with school, I am basking in its goodness daily. I have always loved the smell but never understood why my mother would have 2-3 cups of coffee before she left the house each morning.

10. Game Nights.

We found a couple to play games with and I learned to play my first card game last weekend. Spades is a popular game for most and some would wonder why I didn't know how to play at least one card game at this point. Probably pure laziness and no desire to learn equally contributed. Go Fish does not count in my book. I do love UNO and Pictionary and I'm hoping we play those soon. I don't like the idea of games, fun, and the word "play" being limited to children. I don't do drinking games, or hippie circles...

Enjoy the rest of your extended weekend ;)