Happiness is...

Here is a list (both superficial and sincere) of things that make me happy:

1. Watching a movie with my family

2. Wearing THE PERFECT outfit 

3. Playing a cool arpeggio on the clarinet

4. Texting my boyfriend

5. Finishing a page or two for my scrapbook

6. Seeing that people 'liked' my Facebook status (as lame as this is, I really do love it when people are into what I'm doing)

7. Getting over $2 in tips at DQ in one shift

8.  Giving someone the BEST GIFT EVER

9. Surprising people

10. Reading a classic novel (among my favorites are Les Miserables, To Kill A Mockingbird, The Scarlet Letter)

11. Reading a predictable teen book like the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants...

12. Singing while driving

13. Drinking a frappe, cappuccino, or latte

14. Making other people smile

15. Doing God's Horn with my tenor saxophone or playing Hail Purdue

So here's to the things that make us happy.  My suggestion to you: make a list like this, and when you're feeling down, pick one and do it :) 

Sunshine and smiles... K

Summer Musings

Ahhh... Today is the first day in a long time that I do not have to work or do something major (like travel to Davenport for a DCI show).  Of course, I don't know what to do with my free time... and I feel like I've wasted my day.  It's 2:30 p.m., and I've hardly done anything.  Ugh.  I hate that I can't relax... I feel stressed when I have nothing to do...

Anyway, I've done some fun things these past few days. I saw two DCI shows and a fair parade, hung out with my friend who drove 11 hours one way to see me, and saw a bunch of my Kappa Kappa Psi brothers.  So having nothing to do today is a let-down.  Fortunately, I have this weekend to look forward to!  I'm going shopping with Lisa and Laura in Des Moines.  Here are the places I want to stop at to buy CLOTHES:

1.  Target (they have some really CUTE stuff, including lots of dresses)
2.  Forever 21 (I am hoping they have tunics/dresses to wear over leggings, as I'm trying to expand my style to more than jeans/shorts and fashion tops)
3.  Charlotte Russe (I have 18.25 left on a giftcard, and it's burning a hole in my pocket!  When we went shopping with Amanda and Amanda this weekend, I bought two rings there; however, I'd like to buy new shirts/dresses when I go shopping this upcoming weekend).
4.  American Eagle (I'm not usually a big fan of A.E., but Laura swears by them and their sale prices.  I hope to find a v-neck t to replace my magenta one).

Hope you're enjoying the sun and staying cool :)