HAPPINESS IS...

DAY FOURTEEN: 10 Things that make you really happy. (not in any specific order)

1. My wonderful husband Thomas. I mean it when I say that he is the best person I have ever met. I am so unbelievably blessed to have found him, especially at such an early age. He always encourages me to be better. He tells me how beautiful I look every morning and every evening when he picks me up from the bus. He lets me cry out my frustrations. He surprises me with flowers. He takes me on dates. He laughs at my jokes. He listens. He works hard and he loves me for me. If every girl had a boyfriend or husband like Thomas...this world would be the most wonderful place. I'm so lucky that he is mine. 

2. Interior Architecture and Design. I don't know what it is about seeing a building or room that is well designed and finished...it almost makes me giddy. Considering the elements and details in a room brings harmony and peace to a space. I think that's why I like design so much...I can, in a way, bring peace and comfort to someone's spirit by surrounding them with balanced and harmonious spaces. 

3. Taking pictures. Call me crazy, but I think I'm already losing my mind. I feel like these past few years of my life have been more trying and crazy than I was ready for...hence, the memory loss. I guess that's why I love taking pictures so much. I'm a visual person and being able to capture special moments or daily activities helps remind me of the things I don't want to forget (which is pretty much everything). So go ahead and laugh...but I'm going to take pictures wherever I go.

4. My family. I am the luckiest when it comes to family. I was born of goodly parents who loved me and nurtured me into the woman I am today. I have wonderful sisters who constantly make me smile and encourage me to be my best self. I have a little brother that I have a special bond with since I was a teenager when he was born. He will pretty much only remember me as married...but I don't care. I have great in-laws who love and care for me just as my own parents do. I have awesome sister and brother-in-laws that laugh at my jokes and love me for me. My extended family on all sides are just as great and wonderful as you can imagine. Again...I am the luckiest and I thank my Heavenly Father for them all everyday. 

5. Travelling. I haven't done much, but I LOVE IT! I love seeing new places, new views, new people, different lifestyles, new landscapes, different architecture, the different food, etc... I have a bucketlist a mile long and can't wait to start checking it off! 

6. Brownies. The fudgier box brownie the better. Not sure why, but I cannot say no to a cheap, fudge brownie.

7. When I make people laugh. I'm not very witty, I'm not a good story teller and I don't like being in the center of attention...so if I can make someone laugh at my comment or my story... it makes my whole day/week/year!

8. Good Blog and Website Design. I appreciate a blog that has been well put together. I especially like clean, simple, classy, with a touch of whimsy and splash of color. I will go back over and over again just to look at the design of it. Sometimes I read it...but most of the time I just look. Maybe I should start designing blogs again...maybe...

9. Peace. There are so many crazy things happening in the world and in our lives...I just appreciate every moment that I am blessed with peace. Whether it's confirming an answer to a question or just reminding me that there are bigger things I need to focus on...it's one of my favorite things.

10. Temples. I know I talk about them a lot on this blog, especially recently, but they are so incredibly special. Everyday I am grateful for the opportunity I've had to work with them...I can't believe it will be over in September. So sad. I'm prepping my portfolio and getting ready to jump back into the job market...let me know if you hear of anything!


DAY THIRTEENIssue a public apology. Here it is: I'm so sorry that my hair grows fast. I can't help it. I don't know what to say when people say "Wow, your hair grows so fast! I'm jealous!" and because I probably say something awkward that doesn't make sense...here's my apology...I'm sorry, friend.

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