It's always a good time...

"We are put on this earth to have a good time. This makes other people feel good. And the cycle continues." - Wolfman Jack

In the last several weeks, things have been looking pretty good. Busy, but good. School has started again (only one class), I'm in the heaviest part of my half marathon training (and sticking to it for the most part) and the fiscal year is coming to a close at work (eek).

Now, that doesn't mean that crappy stuff hasn't happened. Like the dog and the larger than normal vet bills/allergen reducing purchases, getting dragged into drama and eating a bit too much (it could be argued this is good).

But in the midst of it all, I've found that in some way, there is always something that can make me feel better. I am finding that no matter how crappy I might feel, I can try to do something about it. Tonight, I've decided to make a list of some of those things that make me feel better and have helped me along the way.

In no particular order:

1) Dakota (she's so cute when she sleeps)
2) Sleep
3) Cheese
4) Books/bookstores/libraries
5) Singing
6) Wipeout
7) Ann Arbor
8) Michigan Football/Basketball/sports/anything
9) My work board
10) Running (once I finally get off my ass to go)
11) Random memories/sayings/dances of friends
12) Cards Against Humanity with a certain group of people
13) Trivia
14) Zoolander/Anchorman/Talladega Nights/Austin Powers (you know, silly movies)
15) George Clooney (why do you think I own Batman & Robin?)
16) LL Cool J
17) Wonder Woman
18) Mac and cheese
19) Sushi
20) Lake Michigan
21) Driving
22) Yoga
23) Katy Perry or Lady Gaga songs
24) Batman
25) Helping others/making a difference
26) The Beatles
27) Bacon/pork belly

Again, it's not an exhaustive list. I'm sure I could sit here all night and come up with items, but I have things to get done on my to do list. The point is to make yourself aware of the things that make you happy and DO THEM, especially when the chips are down. It makes the rough times a little more bearable and the good times even better.

(Sorry Carrie, I know it's Owl City, and you want to punch them, but I like this song.)