Things That Made Me Happy in June

Here are the things that made me happy this month.

• Celebrating a family member's birthday
• Checking out a local festival before/during work (it was at a park that is right next to my work)
• Seeing Solo in theaters
• Going to a local thrift store for the first time in months (even though it was the last one until September)
• Hanging out at a friend's house, whom I haven't seen in a long time
• Getting my bike fixed so I could ride it again
• Finally getting to ride my bike again
• Seeing Incredibles 2 in theaters

All in all, another good month!

The Ways I Get Energized

With recently starting an internship, as well as working at my regular job, I now only have one full day off a week, so I try to make the most of my time off, with relaxing, and getting energized as well.

These are the ways I get energized:

• Learning something new
• Listening to my favorite songs
• Going for a walk in nature
• Journaling
• Solitude
• Watching my favorite movies
• Taking a warm/hot shower or bath
• Taking a nap
• Reading
• Playing and cuddling with my cats
• Cleaning up my room (yes, this helps me get energized, as my room is a COMPLETE MESS!!)
• Watching my favorite YouTubers (yes, this does energize me!)

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

Things That Made Me Happy in May

Here are the things that made me happy this month:

• Going to ukulele nights
• Getting the top I ordered from an online shop
• Getting the decal I ordered from Etsy (it says Hello Beautiful)
• Getting the badge/ID holder I ordered from Etsy (I have/use an ID for work)
• Getting the shorts I ordered from a YouTube family I watch
• Registering and paying for my summer internship, that is a part of my college certificate/degree program
• Opening up my very first checking account (which is just for me to use)
• Going to a local festival, that goes all summer long

I didn't celebrate Mother's Day this year, as my mom passed away several years ago, and it is just too hard to celebrate the day.

Other than that, this was another good month for me.

Things That Make Me Laugh

To be honest, things that make me laugh really depends on what kind of mood I'm in. Something I might find funny one day, I may not find funny another day, and vice versa.

One thing that always makes me laugh, though, is watching my cats play fight with each other. Something about that just amuses me, and I love having two cats to take care of.

Another thing is some of the poses my cats make when they're lounging around, or sleeping.

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

My 2018 Summer Bucket List

I have made a list of fifty things I would like to do this summer.

1. Go swimming
2. Get my bedroom cleaned up
3. Redecorate bedroom
4. Make, eat s'mores
5. Go on a photo shoot
6. Go shopping at thrift stores
7. Go to a concert
8. Learn how to apply my makeup
9. Practice cake decorating skills
10. Have a picnic
11. Get a slurpee from 7 Eleven on 7/11
12. Exercise regularly
13. Go mini golfing
14. Eat healthier
15. Have a spa day
16. Donate unwanted items (in good condition, of course!)
17. Visit the city for a day
18. Visit Lincoln Park Zoo
19. Visit Brookfield Zoo
20. Visit Navy Pier
21. Visit the botanical gardens
22. Visit the local festival
23. Visit the local farmer's market
24. Start playing the violin again
25. Start and maintain a regular skincare routine that works for me
26. Go at least a day without technology
27. Learn how to play the ukulele
28. Relearn/become fluent in ASL (American Sign Language)
29. Make, give dad a present for Father's Day
30. Make popsicles
31. Eat lots of ice cream
32. Keep in regular contact with friends (text, call, email, etc.)
33. Save up for, buy a laptop
34. Make slime
35. Binge watch a TV show
36. Make a new friend
37. Take up yoga
38. Learn how to bbq
39. Tie dye
40. Go to an ice cream shop with friends
41. Make lemonade
42. Make homemade ice cream
43. Draw with sidewalk chalk
44. Go to the beach
45. Have a water fight
46. Play games from childhood
47. Go on a road trip
48. Learn how to cook
49. Go bowling
50. Color in a coloring book

There may be other things I want to add to this list, but this is a good list for me at this point. What do you want to do over the summer?

Ways to Rejuvinate Your Space

Sprucing up, and rejuvinating a space in your home really helps the place to look better, to look homely, and to lift up your spirits.

• Rearrange the furniture in the room every once in a while.
• Clean the space up, and donate any unwanted clothing, accessories, furniture, etc. that are in good condition.
• Add plants to the space, to brighten it up.
• Add pictures, paintings, etc., to the space.
• Add colorful blankets, pillows, decor, etc. around the room.
• If possible, purchase new furniture that will make the space more comfortable, more stylish, more you.
• If your walls need a pick-me-up, put up a fresh coat of paint.

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

Ways You Can Love Yourself More

You deserve to be loved, and that starts with you loving yourself. Here are some ways you can love yourself more:

• Don't try to do everything at once. It's ok to do one thing at a time.
• Journal-don't keep your feelings and thoughts bottled up inside. You will feel SO much better when you journal.
• Don't be afraid to just be yourself. You are the way you are for a reason, and you should be proud of the person you are today.
• Let go of the things that no longer serve a purpose in your life.
• Let go of negative people in your life. Yes, it may be hard, but it is worth it in the end.
• Take a day (or two, or three!!) for yourself, and just unwind. Read, take a long bath or shower, go for a long walk, cook your favorite dishes, whatever it is that helps you relax, unwind, destress.
• Do something out of your comfort zone, that you have always wanted to do. You never know how it will go, unless you try. You will be thankful you did, instead of worrying about "what-ifs."
• Find clothing that you feel comfortable in, that you love. Wearing clothing that doesn't fit properly, or that you don't love, will make you feel not so confident about yourself, and that is definitely not good. Find something that is your style, and wear it with confidence!!

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

Words That Warm My Spirit

I love words, and with how many there are, it's impossible not to feel a sense of comfort with some of them.

Here are the words that warm my spirit:

• Quiet
• Peace
• Love
• Hope
• Beautiful
• Happy
• Safe
• Free
• Dream(s)
• Rest
• Fine (I was going through a hard time several years ago, and was always asking my mom if I was going to be fine, which I was)

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

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!!