I found this topic on Pinterest… 31 days of self-love.  I thought, “wow, these are some awesome things to think about and self-reflect.”  So that’s exactly what I’m doing.  I am taking the month of March as a reflection on how I think and feel.  These may not be the most positive of topics, but they are real thoughts and real feelings.

Day12: What things make you happy to be alive?

Whatmakes me happy to be alive?  I love thisquestion, because it makes me ponder not just the big, obvious things, but thelittle yet significant things that happen daily that you never quite get toappreciate as much as you should.

Thebig things that make me happy to be alive are the people in my life.  The ones who truly care about my well-beingand always are looking out for me.  I amblessed to live a life in a city that I love, with an education that I succeededat attaining, and jobs that I enjoy doing.

The little things that I sit here and enjoy that seem so small, yet, bring me joy every time they happen.  I love rainy days.  Oh my gosh, I am a huge fan of spring/summer days with rainy thunderstorms.  Those are some of the most perfect days to me.  I enjoy reading quotes that give me inspiration to be a better person.  I love making to-do lists.  They make me feel like I have my life together, even when I most likely do not have my life together.  I love traveling and exploring new places.  I’m happy to be alive when I’m driving in my car and screaming the lyrics to a song on the radio.  I love seeing the people I care about succeeding.  It makes my heart so happy to see them happy.  I love coming home from work and having hours to relax. I am a BIG Netflixer (who isn’t?) – Crime shows, comedies, dramas… I love them all (especially The Office 😉 ). Laughing until my stomach hurts, happy crying at dog videos, and cracking sarcastic jokes are just a few more things that make me appreciate the life I live every day.

Andrecently I have most enjoyed jotting down my thoughts.  I find it very beneficial to express myselfthrough writing rather than bottling everything up.  I don’t see myself becoming an author, ofcourse, but I definitely don’t mind putting these thoughts to paper.

Isn’tit odd that it takes more thought to think of what we love rather than what wedislike?  That’s a goal of mine is towork on seeing the positives about life, rather than the negatives.

Thankyou for reading.  Talk soon.

Alli