So when I first moved here and things were looking gloomy. . . literally. And I promised myself that I would find my own happy here in my new place of residence. In Utah things I know the things that make me happy like the back of my hand and they are all at my fingertips but here in Connecticut was a big mystery and adventure waiting to happen. I know this list will probably grow until the day I leave but I thought I would share some of the things that bring me the most joy here on the East Coast.
First thing is the natural beauty of Connecticut. It is so close to the City, which is amazing in itself but natural is not one of the best descriptions. However, Connecticut has the most beautiful scenery. It is basically like living in one big forest. My little neighborhood right along the banks of the Zoar river/lake has the most spectacular views and vibes. My favorite thing to do is to go for a jog at night and then go chill out by the lake and just enjoy the peacefulness and beauty around me. It is like the best place to day dream and anyone who knows me understands how much I enjoy daydreaming.
The next thing that I love doing is reading, not just any books, but books of my choice. This is like nirvana compared to college reading. I can just get lost in a book so easily and I don't have any distractions distracting me. I have not read for fun in the longest time and it is just one of life's simple happiness'.
The next thing on my list is more of an addiction really. It is so bad. My payday is Friday and I am free for the weekend to go out and SHOP. I love shopping more than anything else. Finding something fun or exciting is like finding buried treasure and I seriously crave it. I do not know how I'm going to get all my stuff home. There is just something about shopping by yourself, taking your own sweet time and going through racks and racks of clothes to find what you didn't even know you were searching for in the first place but now you realize you would die without it. I seriously spend hours going from shop to shop and it is like the best feeling ever. . . Except when I add up all that I have spent, that is not as good of a feeling.
Receiving mail. . . BEST THING. I love going out to the mailbox and finding a letter or a package waiting for me. I have been fortunate enough to receive some very kind and thoughtful packages and letters while I have been here and I seriously die every time I see my name on something.
Making Kevin, the baby, laugh. Its probably the easiest and most rewarding thing I do all day is making my little stinker giggle. He is one little chunky kid and man is he a lot of work but at the end of the day hearing him laugh reminds me why I love him so much.
Water skiing. It is a new found talent and I am definitely not a pro by any stretch of the imagination but I am getting better and better every time I go and its like a natural high. You feel so accomplished when you realized your improvement and every time you push it just a little bit more and get a little bit better it is like the best feeling. Also since they live right on the lake skiing on pure glass is not even a question for them, "there is no other kind of water condition that is appropriate for such an activity" as they say. So its just you flying across the water.
Exploring the East Coast. . .Going into New York City is SO much fun, mostly because I am able to just explore and do my own thing with my friends. I also like doing this on my own in my spare time Ill go out on a run or take the car out and just go explore. I get to see and experience different parts of the world and its just pure bliss.
So my list could go on and on but I will end it here for now. I just wanted to give you a taste of why I love being out here on my adventure SO much!
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