During my absence, I've had lots of time to think things over and make some big decisions in my life. One of those decisions is to bring a little joy into other people's lives every day (no matter how small). That joy could come from something as ordinary as a pretty picture, or even smiling at someone in the grocery store - but in my journey to personal happiness, why not lift everyone else up a little bit along the way? So here goes! Here are some things that have made me ridiculously happy for the past few months. I hope you find joy and happiness from them too.
{I never thought I'd voluntarily wake up at 7 am during the summer, but it's kinda fun taking an art class on campus when most people are still asleep}
{the universe has a funny way of leaving messages for you just when you need to see them most - all found in places where I go almost daily}
{seeing beautiful roadways}
{visiting the mermaids at Weeki Wachee}
{choosing a new career path}
{stopping at road-side art stands - Ruby See Williams. The sweetest lady and a beautiful, creative spirit}
{exploring my surroundings}
{finding what I think we can all agree is the cutest car in history! Photo from pinterest}
{seeing anthropologie's take on my summer uniform - they know the way to my heart!}
{taking time to self-reflect. Make a list of the things that make you happy (big AND small), relive your greatest memories, start a gratitude journal, read your favorite book, walk around a park by yourself, and shut off all electronics - take a vacation from social networking!}
{letting the people I care about know HOW much I care about them. Dialog by Rudolf Bonvie, 1973}
{and finally - discovering New Girl. And watching the entire first season in the span of a week.}
xoxo,
Eliza
The kindest word in all the world is the unkind word, unsaid. ~ Author Unknown
