FWD: Couldn’t Do Without

Rereading my blog from last summer and really enjoyed this post. Thought I’d share it again because it was a quick refresher on why I need to appreciate my life everyday. I love how so many things that I “couldn’t do without” last summer are still constant this summer. The post is below:

June 14, 2009 : I’m feeling grateful lately, so I wanted to list things and people that I couldn’t live without, that make my life happier and sweeter!

• My mom, her unconditional love for me, radiant energy, chaotic “organizational skills” and her ability to make the little messed up things fixable.

• Headbands, I usually wear four or so each week, to make me feel calm and relaxed and to cover up “hair issues” I usually have.

• Texting, all the time…usually to my sister Katie or my grandpa (who I taught to text in return for “dating advice”)

• Ohio University. I can’t imagine going to school anywhere else. I have met perfect friends, had great professors, and I love my major. I am so happy here and have so many opportunities to have the best future I can.

• Smoothies, I just had one and I’m already craving another?

• Twitter, way better than Facebook.

• Hilarious memories and inside jokes.

• Pittsburgh Penguins! Currently on the TV right now…I wish I could be at the game! But they are always fun to watch, and the fans are the best and EVERYWHERE. Most fun to watch with everyone at school and obviously I love Letang and Crosby.

• Exploring…which I want to do a lot of this summer in DC

• Gmail chat, which recently is the new form of communication I have with my 12-year-old sister Hope.

• Lattes; Starbucks is my weakness.

• Jewelry: the basics: lots of earrings, three rings, bracelets and bangles, and recently the necklace from Erin for Christmas that I haven’t taken off.

• Naps!

• Scarves in the winter.

• My little sisters, Kerry, Katie and Hope. The craziness, drama, loudness, great memories and love. I hope it continues for a long time.

• Song lyrics, usually comparing them to my life, but often writing them down, copying them, singing them, studying and quoting them

• My camera, despite having to by like six in three years. I love taking pictures of everything!

• Gossip Girl episodes/outfit stalking/quoting, thanks to Sam. XOXO

• Independence. Maybe it’s being in DC this summer, but also July 4th is my favorite holiday and I love America and being free!

• Shopping; best if done when I’m not having a terrible day and trying to “fix” it through buying something.

• My roommates this year Tess and Sam. From the HILARIOUS weekends to cozy movie nights to depressing all-night study sessions to simply sitting around, I couldn’t ask for greater people to always be there for me, listen to me and support me. I hope I do the same to them!

• Blaring music. REALLY loud.

• Panera. The You Pick Two combo was probably the greatest lunch invention in the world.

• Flowers, for display or in the hair.

• My dad’s obsession with sports and somehow turning me into a fan of whatever team he likes. The yelling and passion he has for the games just makes me smile and laugh.

• Pretty much my whole family in general.

• Tetris, the website I am on for about 4 hours every time I go to work at the rink.

• Roadtrips, with people I love and laugh the most with!

• The beach and sunshine. Nothing beats the feeling of running onto the sand into the ocean when it’s very hot outside and you are ready for some relaxation!

• SUMMER! Because it’s beautiful and a refreshing break from school and cold weather. So enjoy yours 🙂 And keep reading about mine!