my weekend in a nutshell.

Hello hello, and a happy Sunday to you!
I love the weekends, I think everyone does :) Here's some simple things that brought me happiness this weekend:

BUT FIRST, here's my theme song for this weekend ;) just because summer's coming, and I'm excited... again, isn't everyone?

ONE. Spontaneous things.

I found myself with two of my favorite people at a random friend's house, lighting a fire in the backyard. I'm not one to plan anything, I like to play it by ear, and this is a perfect example of doing something exciting because of this. 

TWO. Video games.

Surprise, I play video games. Whether its watching video games that are interesting to watch (Mario Smash Bros) or playing COD, video games have started to become a small part of my life this year. What's better than knowing how to play is playing against someone who's insanely good in unfair circumstances and coming insanely close to beating them. That's exhilarating, and that's also when things get nasty. Too bad I didn't win, I think it's probably for the best though, self esteem is important ;) hahaha.

THREE. Bonfires and fireworks.

Or fireworks in the bonfire? Singing Taylor Swift at the top of our lungs? Playing boardgames? Hot tubs? Either way, nights with my friends celebrating Anti Prom brings me happiness.  And a side note, blue cups are for the win :) 

FOUR. Productivity.

Actually getting to work on something that's important and feeling like you're going to accomplish something is one of the little things that bring me happiness. 

FIVE. Rain on days where I like rain.

Some days I find I'm just in the mood for rain. Saturday was one of these days. Bring on the track pants, knit socks and hoodies.

SIX. When things work out how they're supposed to.

I'm a firm believer that things will always work out. Which sounds lame, I know, but it's true. I'm happy when this is proved, and when people still have a good time, regardless of the stressing and anger. I'm especially happy when my presence helps the situation - I like to feel useful I guess.

SEVEN. Bacon.

It's just so tasty.

EIGHT. Looking forward to things.
Like tonight, I'm looking forward to spending my Sunday night with some of my favorite people watching one of my favorite shows. I'm looking forward to seeing my best friend again tomorrow, I missed her. I'm looking forward to going to a Coffeehouse on Wednesday.

Life is good.

Emily :)

i'll try my best

one thing that i’ve never understood is why it’s so difficult for some people to do the right thing. and i’m not talking about typical ‘good things’, like picking something up when a person drops it, or saying excuse me when moving through a crowd; i like to hope these things are common sense. i’m talking about the less obvious things, the things people choose to do, or choose to avoid for various reasons.

if someone’s hurting, you ask them if they’re okay. you comfort them, you make time for them, you make them feel like someone cares about them. if someone just wants someone to talk to, why not be the listener, the person who’s there for them. if someone does something nice for you, you return the favor. if someone needs help and you know you can help them, step up and help them. 

i’m a firm believer in the ‘little things’; i honestly do believe that it’s the little things that make all the difference. so basically, what i’m trying to say is that if you can be that person for someone, be that person. it might be a simple little thing to you, but in turn it might mean the world to them.

emiLy :)

ps - my apologies for the lack of capitals, sometimes i just feel like they're overrated haha :)