Things That Made Me Happy in April

The things that made me happy this month are:

• Having an Easter meal on Easter day
• Going to ukulele nights
• Receiving the popsocket I ordered from a favorite YouTuber couple
• Starting the internship for my college certificate
• Going to a volunteer appreciation reception at work
• Getting the painting I ordered from Etsy

April was a busy month (work/internship-wise), so I didn't do a whole lot otherwise, but it was still a good month.

Ways I Cleanse My Life for Spring

I am trying to be more productive in my life (at home, work, etc.), which means getting rid of things that no longer benefit me, and doing things that do benefit me.

• Getting rid of (donating, recycling, etc.) items I don't need anymore
• Washing clothes, other washable items, (and putting them away so I know where they are) so they are fresh and clean for when I need them
• Going for walks
• Open the windows to let fresh air in (if it's warm enough for that)
• Trying to spend less on things that I don't actually need/don't need at the moment/can go without for a while
• Rearranging the furniture in my room

**Thanks to Sarah Jo Burch for the idea for this post!!

Things That Motivate Me

It's a massive effort on my part to get myself motivated to do things, so there needs to be something really motivational to get me going sometimes.

• My favorite music
• Seeing other people's success (it makes me a little jealous at first, seeing their success, but I get over it quickly, and am able to move on to being inspired and motivated by it)
• Having the time to do the things I want/need to do
• My favorite movies
• Inspirational quotes/sayings/words
• Writing my thoughts down, and then reading them back to myself, so I know what I am able to do/can do/should do

**Thanks to Sarah Jo Burch for the idea for this post!!

Things That Make My Spirit Feel Free

There are things that I love doing, that lets me be myself, and lets me feel free.

• My alone time
• Being in nature
• Being around animals
• Knitting or crocheting something
• Traveling by myself
• Being able to do things for/by myself
• Learning/doing something new

**Thanks to Sarah Jo Burch for the idea for this post!!

My Best Qualities

I am a pretty good person in general, and I do have some very good qualities.

• My empathetic side
• My love of children
• My love of animals
• My ability to truly listen (or at least try to) to what people are saying
• My love to bake
• My crafty side (I knit and crochet)
• My introverted nature, and wanting my alone time every day
• My curiosity

**Thanks to Sarah Jo Burch for the idea for this post!!

My Current Favorites

I haven't done a current favorites in a while, so here is what I am currently loving.

• Marc Anthony Strengthening Grow Long Shampoo
• Marc Anthony Strengthening Grow Long Conditioner
• Marc Anthony Strengthening Grow Long Leave-In Conditioner (yes, this is different from the regular conditioner)
• Utz Ripples Fried Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips (these are really, really good!!!)
• The Greatest Showman movie
• The Greatest Showman soundtrack
• Clara Flyaway Ruffle Top from Madison and Mallory
• Side Slit Striped Tank from Madison and Mallory
• Flowy Cold Shoulder Top from Madison and Mallory
• White Embroidered Bell Sleeve Dress from Madison and Mallory

You can find out more about Madison and Mallory, and shop their store, HERE.

My Quirks

This kind of made me think for a bit, because I wasn't too sure what my quirks were. But I was able to think of a few things.

• I have gotten so used to carrying a backpack around for school, that now, it feels weird when I don't have something to carry around. So, I like to have something around my shoulders, whether it's a backpack, drawstring bag, purse, etc.
• Remembering some people's names, even if I only meet them once in my life
• My love of teddy bears
• Wanting to photograph lots of things (sunrises/sunsets, unusual things, etc.) but half the time not being able to because of either work, driving somewhere, or some other instance that won't allow me to take pictures

**Thanks to Sarah Jo Burch for the idea for this post!!