Sunday, December 16, 2018

I Simply Remember....MY FAVORITE THINGS!

Once again, Christmas is in the air, hopefully bringing us warm memories of time well spent with those we love. Better than the presents we give and receive is the presence we offer with our friends and family--time spent truly savoring each others' company, setting aside all the daily stresses and responsibilities, if only for a little while.  Taking time to stop and look at all of the beauty around us, to engage in deep conversation, to get out and enjoy the beauty of nature here in the desert; these are all good ways to refocus, set new goals for the upcoming year, and empower ourselves to pursue our dreams.  Another way is to stop and consider all the things we love, those things that make us smile --things for which we are so grateful...and then, put pen to paper.

Christmas is the best time to do this, for sure, but it is important, as our dear friend Charles Dickens suggests, to keep Christmas alive and well in our hearts, all the year through.  As we prepare to say goodbye to 2018, a year of some incredible highs and lows, to be sure; I am, once again, renewing the "My Favorite Things" post: an annual activity to make a list of the things that each of us holds most dear--those things we love and cherish in this life.

So, to review for those who have done this before, and to introduce to those who are new to the blog this year, here are the rules for the annual Favorite Things post:  Make a list of your 25 most favorite THINGS.  The key word is THINGS.  No people allowed on your list.  That removes the pressure you may feel to name every family member and friend.  People and things should never be categorized together.  People come first.  This list is much more light-hearted.

This was REALLY tougher than I thought to narrow it down to 25 for me (initially, I was afraid I would draw a blank!) but here is what came to mind first for me.  Try to just take pen to paper and write what comes to your mind first.  These will probably be the most honest.  :)

Let's begin this beautiful Christmas Season, and ring in the New Year with a list of all the things we love...those things for which we are most grateful, shall we?


MRS. CARAWAY'S FAVORITE THINGS...(in no particular order)

1.  Cathedral bells
2.  The sounds of my sons playing piano
3.  London's Christmas Market
4.  Christmas Eve and all the decorations
5.  Watching my daughter dance
6.  Normandy - and being in the presence of REAL heroes
  

7.  Paris at twilight...I mean, check out the light!!  WOW!!
8.  Kauai...walking on the beach = heaven!
9.  WW2 History.  I cannot get enough.
10. Handwritten letters from people you love
11.  Word-smithery (The joy of reading it and practicing it - words put together beautifully and powerfully so that you lose all sense of time)
12.  Stories that stay with me.
13.  Things that sparkle (candlelight, glitter, jewels, etc)
14.  Standing on the stage at night after a last rehearsal - anticipation everywhere.
15.  The color RED
16.  Really good French wine...and French food...and everything French.
17.  Twinings English Tea...served with REAL carrot cake and cream cheese frosting!
18.  The sound of my children laughing out loud together
19.  Old photographs
20.  Outrageous shoes
21.  Unexpected discoveries around hidden corners in my travels through Europe
22.  My faith and the mystery of GRACE.
23. PERFUME
24.  Riding on Airplanes to new and exciting places
25.  Love and lasting friendships

Now, it's your turn... 


Make YOUR list....it cannot include people.  It must be a list of things (which may include sounds and feelings).  

May this mark an attitude of gratitude in your heart, that you may keep the joy and love of Christmas all year through!  

93 comments:

  1. 1. The smell of rain
    2. Film photographs
    3. Sunflowers
    4. The smell of good cologne
    5. Big, crowded cities
    6. Late light driving
    7. Puppies
    8. Baby’s breath/ small flowers
    9. Facetime
    10. Lists
    11. Giving gifts
    12. Shaved ice
    13. Butterflies in your stomach
    14. The feeling of sunshine on your skin
    15. Summer
    16. Color palettes
    17. Valentine’s Day
    18. The airport
    19. Freshly painted, long nails
    20. Concerts
    21. Busy days
    22. Ice skating
    23. Finding new music
    24. A clean room (something I never have)
    25. Watercolor paintings

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  2. LOVE your list!! Yes to all of it....except concerts. They hurt my ears. (I'm old)

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  3. 1. Spending time with my family
    2. Listening to stories
    3. Deep conversations
    4. Sunsets
    5. Going to church
    6. Dogs
    7. Long drives
    8. Music of all kinds
    9. Volleyball
    10. Adrenaline
    11. Bright colors
    12. Love
    13. Freedom
    14. Sweet tea
    15. Swimming
    16. Laughter shared with people
    17. Connection
    18. Fast food
    19. The ocean
    20. Reaching/accomplishing my goals
    21. Anything sweet
    22. Sleeping
    23. Giving
    24. Nostalgia
    25. Traveling

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  4. 1.Music
    2.Digital Art
    3.Drawing
    4.Competitive Cheer
    5.Volleyball
    6.Anime
    7.Sleep
    8.Home-cooked meals
    9.Football - Roll Tide
    10.Writing
    11.Reading
    12. Animals
    13.Family
    14.Snow
    15.Newborn babies
    16.New and exciting places
    17.Foreign cultures
    19.Video games
    20.Volleyball
    21.Old cartoons
    22.Working with technology
    23.Close and trustworthy friendships
    24.That moment where you and your best friends can't stop laughing
    25.Greenery and vegetation

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  5. I look forward to this every year ((:
    1. The overall atmosphere when snow falls.
    2. The smell of fresh cologne (I will never get over it).
    3. Honest, down-to-earth conversations.
    4. The taste of iced coffee: any season, any day.
    5. The woods, camping, anything about it.
    6. The indescribable rush to my head when I see something I love.
    7. Shakespeare's words, and most importantly, acting.
    8. Fashion and buying new clothes.
    9. The warm sunshine on my face.
    10. Warm blankets at drive-in movies.
    11. Making someone smile.
    12. Roosevelt Row in Phoenix. Beautiful art, and you can be stuck there for hours.
    13. The unknown, whether it's traveling or my day-to-day life.
    14. Germany.
    15. Staring at the stars.
    16. Being thought of.
    17. Listening to "guilty pleasure" music (not going to expose myself with that).
    18. Rose. It's a family name, and also a BEAUTIFUL flower.
    19. Getting deja vu.
    20. Dark chocolate.
    21. My favorite day that occurs every two weeks, PAY DAY.
    22. The sound of contagious laughter.
    23. Going down a mountain of snow on a sled.
    24. Painting at 2AM; that's when the wheels in my head start turning.
    25. The beginning of a day full of possibility.

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  6. So, last year I made this list and this is what I had put:
    “I like driving alone, with my music blaring. I love watching comics videos when I’m in the mood for laughing. I like to laugh, and I love to make others laugh too! The table up on Verrado Way, ugh, I love watching the sunrise there; so relaxing! I love the smell of caramel (pronounced car-AH-mel for those who like to exclude that poor little “a”) and burning wood. I love the thrill of snowboarding. I love the intensity and comradery that comes up playing volleyball. I adore Adam Levine. I like seeing genuine smiles. I like competition, like sports and games. I love my family. I love my kitties and puppies and I love to snuggle with them. I’m a photographer, and I love capturing moments in time. I cherish memories and making them. I like to be challenged, despite my attitude and being challenged. I like Utah, and snow. I have an appreciation for considerate people. I like Symphony Hershey’s chocolate bars. I like the chimichangas from Carlos O’Brien‘s. I like Dylan O’Brien. Last but not least, on my list of “likes” and “loves”, I love surrounding myself with people who make me my best self.”

    Wow, I was such a kiss-up then; I see that hasn’t changed. Actually, a lot of this stuff on my list is very true, I love most of those things now to a certain extent. However, in my year since the last post, I think I’ve gained a greater appreciation for things… so without further stalling, that I’ve already done, here is my revised list of the 25 things I love most:

    1. Being able to live, right now.
    2. Having a healthy body, despite how much I may despise it, at times.
    3. My family.
    4. My friend who is a boy… tehe :)
    5. My friends who are both boys and girls.
    6. People who stick to facts.
    7. People who are willing to ‘Kirby Ultimate Suck’ life when it T-Poses, dabs, whips and nae-nae’s that ultimate smash on me.
    8. Traveling (as much as engaging with Uber drivers, flight attendants, passport officers, etc. makes my blood pressure spike so high - no addict could handle that high.)
    9. Laughing (Hi, I’m Obnoxious; nice to meet you!)
    10. Exercising (except not when it requires lifting weights; ah)
    11. Makeup/Beauty Products --I will never be BeyoncĂ©, but I can feel like I “run the world” with some brow gel and falsies :)
    12. Memories and reminiscing (let’s skip all of freshman year though… *shutters*)
    13. Bubble Soccer (try it… hehe you’ll have a BALL HAHAHAHA)
    14. Smiling ;) and genuine smiles (hasn’t changed)
    15. Romance movies (okay, okay come at me; I’ll be munching my popcorn and watching my movies while you do)
    16. Social media
    17. Taking photos (*clears throat* @dmaccam)
    18. Tea (both the drink and some good tea)
    19. Volunteering or donating (such a good feeling to help in any way, shape or form; big or small)
    20. Music
    21. Driving people around (Not sure why I love it so much but call your local Uber Driver!)
    22. Dancing -- I’ve got the Moves like Jagger ;)
    23. Being myself (cliché #sorrynotsorry)
    24. Hugs (A good hug is A1 Steak Sauce)
    25. Nature (I need to get out more)

    Obviously not all of what I love. A list could never define that (gotta show love, not just tell). Thanks for listening to my TED Talk :)

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  7. 1. Anime
    2. Driving at night listening to music
    3. Revisionist history
    4. Movies
    5. Chocolate chip cookies
    6. Reddit
    7. Sharing memes with the bois
    8. Playing super smash bros with the bois
    9. My Grandmas house
    10. My car
    11. Traveling
    12. Golf
    13. Pizza
    14. Fortnite dances
    15. My phone
    16. The feeling of nostalgia
    17. Playing guitar
    18. A picture of Caleb Caj in his jorts
    19. Art from the places I've visted
    20. Sweaters
    21. Cold weather
    22. Green tea
    23. A crisp high five
    24. Hot chocolate
    25. Stand-Up comedy

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  8. My all time favorite blog post (:
    1. Poetry
    2. Music that makes your heart melt
    3. Seeing people I care about happy
    4. Green tea
    5. Fluffy socks
    6. Dancing
    7. Softball
    8. Being with my friends
    9. Sunflowers
    10. The sound of ocean waves
    11. The sound of my favorite people laughing
    12. Meaningful conversations
    13. My favorite person's smile
    14. City lights at night
    15. Concerts
    16. Big cities
    17. Puppies
    18. The color blue
    19. Romantic movies
    20. Getting dressed up
    21. Being appreciated
    22. Black and white photos
    23. Handmade objects
    24. The smell of nice cologne
    25. Kind people

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  9. After writing this list it gave me awareness about how grateful I am for these things. I truly hope we get to do these both years in your class :)

    1. My brother, Avery, singing. He can barely talk but his singing is flawless and I hope to one day see him acting/singing.
    2. My brother, Aidan, running into my arms when I pick him up from school. The excitement on his face to see his sissy speaks a million words worth.
    3. My mom's cooking, she doesn't even have to try and she makes flawless dishes. She is a blessing.
    4. Pediatrics's! Everything about it, I can't wait to one day sprinkle magical fairy dust in IV bags and see my sweet little patients dress up as their idols.
    5.Hallmark Christmas movies, I try to act like they don't get to me, but they put me in the holiday spirit.
    6. Grey's Anatomy, everything about that show is so fake but it is by far the one thing that stops me from doing homework. Except for Mrs.Caraway of course ;)
    7. Literature, I used to despise literature, it was too hard to read such long books, but now I get into a good book (like Jane Eyre) and I can't stop reading, I get attached, then bothered that there aren't more chapters.
    8. My Brother, Aidan, doing Aerial Yoga with me, It is extremely hard to explain but it is the best bonding we have together.
    9. Writing my books about Autism, I as well make those with Aidan, he is my little co-writer, he is the author of his own book called "Brockie In The Washing Machine" I of course wrote the words but he told me exactly what to write.
    10. Tanning in the pool, except for the gosh darn bees.
    11. My teachers, and past teachers, I am nothing without them and I am so greatful for all they have done for me.
    12. My dog, though he just passed away this past October, I still miss him daily and the memories I hold of him and I make me smile.
    13. Going out to eat with my mom, we call it "dates", it's bonding time for us away from the boys, also we like a good hot meal we don't have to clean up after.
    14. Photography, I love taking so many photos my vision starts to go blurry from looking through the camera for so long.
    15. Cruisesssssss! There is no better feeling than being on a big ol' boat on the sea with no worries or cares in the world. Some sub topics about cruises include(but are not limited to),dancing, the food, tanning, the rides, lava cakes, trivia, no cell phone getting in my way, swimming with dolphins, snorkelling, hiking, more food, and sunrises.
    16. Studying, well not the studying part, but when studying leads to fantastic grades, I love to study.
    17. Driving, though I am extremely dangerous when I drive, I am a great driver. Trust me.
    18. Texas Roadhouse Butter and rolls. I shouldn't have to explain this one.
    19. My bed, it's custom made (I know that makes me sound like I'm spoiled, which I am, but that's besides the point).
    20. Painting, I only do it for fun but, it is very stress relieving and sometimes you start with one idea and end with a different and it looks great.
    21. My brother, Aidan, looking at me like I am an idiot when he asks me to speak Chinese with him. There is no better time to feel like an idiot when your 6 year old brother is showing off how smart he is.
    22. Blankets. I will never reject a blanket when offered, I am always cold. Trust me.
    23. A clean room. I used to never clean my room but now if there is anything on my floor I lose my mind. My bedroom door stays locked so no little minions can go tear it apart.
    24. The holidays, I love everything about it, but especially when my mom opens her present from me to find it was something I hid from her 8 months ago.
    25. Life, I have been through it all and yet I am so greatful and happy I live the life I do. I would never trade my life for another. I am happy, and healthy, and onto great things.



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  10. 1. Flowers
    2. When people say they like my name
    3. WW2 history as well
    4. Laughing
    5. Singing
    6. Cats
    7. My family
    8. My friends
    9. Scrunchies
    10.Smiling
    11.Musicals
    12.Hugs
    13.Smell of rain
    14.Indie-pop music
    15.The colors pink and purple
    16.Being nice to people
    17.Makeup
    18.Sleeping
    19.YouTube
    20.Netflix
    21.The rush of performing
    22.Floral things
    23.Polaroids
    24.My hair
    25.Anything Paris themed

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  11. 1. Cookie dough
    2. Reading
    3. Hiking/running
    4. Watching romantic comedies
    5. Everything about christmas- decorating, cookies, hot coco, christmas movies and being with friends and family
    6. December
    7. Traveling
    8. The cold weather
    9. My dogs
    10. Christmas music while decorating
    11. Giving gifts
    12. Laughing
    13. COFFEE
    14. Listening to my sisters rants
    15. I love it when my sister does my makeup
    16. I love painting
    17. I love taking my dogs out for walks
    18. I love hanging with my Best friend (*wink wink*- She knows who she is)
    19. Lush- bath bombs and lotion
    20. I LOVE Barnes and Noble
    21. Shopping for myself and others
    22. Dreaming
    23. I love driving with the windows down and listening to music
    24. I love LOVE
    25. Food

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  12. 1. The smell of rain
    2. The smell of pine
    3. waking up to sunlight
    4. taking a nap after a 8 hour shift
    5. long hugs
    6. My moms carrot cake
    7. The " alive feeling" you get concerts
    8. Playing guitar
    9. finding a book you cant put down.
    10. the sound of snow crunching when you walk on it
    11. Thrifty icecream
    12. road trips
    13. the notes my brother leaves me every where
    14. dylan singing to me
    15. cuddling my dog
    16. when my boss says i did a good job
    17. sunsets
    18. stars
    19. camping
    20. memes
    21. taking baths
    22. forehead kisses
    23. fuzzy blankets
    24. going to the movies
    25. going bowling

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  13. My 25 favorite things in no particular order:
    1. Laughing
    2. Soccer
    3. Tennis
    4. Earning a good grade on a hard test
    5. Sound of thunder
    6. Lightning
    7. Traveling
    8. Willingly waking up early
    9. Finding the perfect song to listen to
    10. Pictures
    11. Dogs
    12. A good snack
    13. Halloween
    14. Scrunchies
    15. Fuzzy socks
    16. Hiking
    17. The rare homework-free weekend
    18. Coffee
    19. Dangly earrings
    20. Good skin days
    21. Brand new soccer attire
    22. Festive lights
    23. Spending time with my friends
    24. My truck
    25. Sweatshirts

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  14. 1. Playing with my little cousins
    2. Spending the day at the beach with my family
    3. Listening to my dad tell stories from his childhood
    4. Road trips with my childhood friend and her family
    5. Playing Mario Bros with my niece
    6. Painting and drawing
    7. Learning about biology
    8. Doing internships
    9. Talking in accents
    10. Hearing about my mom
    11. Teaching mt little cousin how to cook
    12. Spending Christmas eve with my grandpa
    13. Learning something new
    14. Eating yummy food
    15. Watching TV with my Aunt Melinda and laughing at stupid things
    16. Swimming
    17. Hanging out with friends
    18. Going to the movies
    19. Reading complex mystery novels or cheesy romantics
    20. Doing a good job at something
    21. Lazy days
    22. Hiking with my dad and laughing when he gets tired and acts silly
    23. Going to my families cabin in Payson
    24. Having girls night with my two aunts.
    25. Cooking with my Aunt Kim.

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  15. My 25 favorite things are:
    1. The smell of rain.
    2. Hugging my mom.
    3. All types of teas.
    4. Legally Blonde.
    5. The smell of an old book.
    6. Sitting at the bottom of the pool.
    7. The view of the Loma Linda park trees from the pool.
    8. A heated blanket after swimming in the winter.
    9. Driving with my windows down at night.
    10. Finishing an assignment.
    11. Chick Fil A.
    12. When my sister says "I know" when I say I love her.
    13. My Walmart Christmas blanket.
    14. Making fun of bad movies.
    15. Making fun of good movies.
    16. Seeing lines on the carpet after vacuuming.
    17. 8's.
    18. Falling asleep listening to a podcast.
    19. IB instagram meme pages.
    20. Christopher Nolan movies.
    21. Spending too much money on shoes.
    22. Sunflowers.
    23. Getting enough sleep.
    24. Freedom.
    25. A good color scheme.

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  16. 1. Laughing with friends
    2. Going to the movies
    3. Recovery
    4. Driving
    5. Pancakes for breakfast
    6. Music
    7. Dancing
    8. The sound of computer keys being pressed
    9. A cold morning under warm covers
    10. Dinner with my family
    11. Clothes that fit perfectly
    12. Popcorn
    13. A clean room
    14. Taking a warm shower when I'm cold
    15. Riding in a truck at night
    16. Funny YouTube videos
    17. The smiles of people with imperfect teeth
    18. Mint toothpaste
    19. Contagious laughs
    20. Reading a good book
    21. Sleeping in
    22. Staying out late
    23. Puppies
    24. Dogs snoring
    25. The feeling of love

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  17. 1. Bengal Spice Tea on a cold morning
    2. A warm shower after swim practice
    3. Handwritten notes
    4. Cleaning out my closet
    5. Covering a water bottle in stickers
    6. Finishing a paperback book
    7. When my dog lays on my lap
    8. Brand new blankets
    9. Making something our of scraps
    10. A good pun
    11. Listening to Christmas music
    12. Little surprises
    13. Birkenstock
    14. Talking with my mom about my day
    15. My dad's cooking
    16. New paper
    17. Hammocks
    18. The smell of peppermint
    19. Saying goodnight
    20. Baby breath flowers
    21. Being really productive
    22. Sound of bells
    23. Long drives
    24. Rex Orange County
    25. Candy canes

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  18. 1. RAIN
    2. 80's music
    3. Sloths
    4. The Pirates of the Caribbean ride @ Disneyland
    5. Hot Cheetos
    6. Sleeping
    7. Playing video games
    8. Wearing clothes that just got out of the dryer
    9. The Beatles
    10. Traveling
    11. Walking on the beach
    12. Dark Chocolate
    13. The Princess Bride
    14. Reading
    15. Sushi
    16. Getting a perfect score
    17. My room being clean
    18. Uncontrollable laughter
    19. Film class
    20. The beauty of my dear friend Kaitlyn Bethany Blankenship
    21. My religion
    22. Christmas
    23. X-Files
    24. Vinyl shopping
    25. Spending time with family

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  19. (Joshuah DIGuardi)
    I am grateful for :
    1.The ring I wear on my left hand
    2.the memories attached to the ring
    3.A good run
    4.Being entirety worn out after doing my best
    5.doing my best
    6.putting spaces before periods .(a bad habit but hilarious for people to react to .)
    7.Arizona
    8.knitting
    9.hard mental rock
    10.bands that people have suggested to me
    11.a good book
    12.being an American citizen
    13.new opportunities
    14.having access to history
    15.a good workout
    16.temperatures not below 80* degrees
    17.health
    18.laughter
    19.a good pun
    20.maybe getting to sleeping over seven hours
    21.getting to go to Odyssey
    22.my time as a young marine
    23.life
    24.the opportunities that I've had in my life
    25.The chance that my sister and I were even adopted and here I am with the world before me .

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  20. 25 Things I like or I guess define who I am through things I like:
    -Jokes. Comedy. The whole art that is making someone laugh.
    -Letters to people
    -Adidas (come on)
    -Wherever I can lie down
    -The Gym!… Shout out to Snap Fitness
    -Creatine
    -Supps
    -Cheerleading/Stunting/Tumbling (I don’t know about the last one)
    -Spotify
    -Virtual DJ
    -Music and sound
    -My tennis racket
    -My shoe collection
    -Bose audio products
    -Church
    -A Chilling Organ
    -Sheet music
    -Suprises
    -My friends and family
    -Handwriting
    -Parables/Fables/Allegories
    -the Bible
    -Sea Salt and VinEgar chips
    -Lemonade
    -Problem Solving
    -Helping others

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  21. 1) Spending time with family
    2) Spending time with friends
    3) The smell of rain after a beautiful rain storm
    4) Overcast days
    5) Sunsets, sometimes sunrises but I'm not a morning person so sunsets
    6) The smell of books, the real book smell not the weird news papery smell
    7) The smell of anything vanilla
    8) Pinterest
    10) Nature photos
    11) Quotes
    12) Paper and pencil, writing, creating stories
    13) Driving alone in the car windows down with music going, it is really calming to me
    14) Any kind of Chocolate
    15) Ice cream and Fruit
    16) Good Music, it keeps me sane
    17) Hearing people laugh and seeing them smile
    18) Reading
    19) Comfy clothing and comfy chairs
    20) Handwritten anything
    21) Helping people with anything
    22) Meaningful conversations
    23) Being home alone, it gives me time to blast music and enjoy a little quite time
    24) All of my Fandoms
    25) All animals, especially dogs and cat when they snuggle you

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  22. 1) Traveling
    2) Road trips/ long car rides
    3) The beach
    4) Cloudy and rainy days
    5) Lights
    6) Candles
    7) Receiving handwritten letters
    8) Spending time with family
    9) Hanging out with friends
    10) Listening to music
    11) Putting up decorations for any holiday
    12) Looking at all the Christmas lights
    13) Petting animals
    14) Looking at pinterest
    15) Putting together cute outfits
    16) Organizing
    17) Cleaning (when i'm in the mood)
    18) Shopping
    19) Cuddling with my favorite human
    20) Eating my favorite foods
    21) Going on dates
    22) Going on roller coasters
    23) Hiking
    24) Swimming
    25) Running (cross country & track)

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  23. 25 things I am grateful for:
    1. music
    2. good times with friends
    3. the ability to remember all the fun things I have done in my life
    4. the ability to come to school and learn new things
    5. books
    6. good food
    7. cooking
    8. the beach
    9. swimming
    10. rainy days
    11. fruit
    12. nature
    13. spending time with people I love
    14. blankets
    15. fuzzy socks
    16. concerts
    17. late night drives
    18. driving with friends and blasting music and singing your heart out
    19. jokes
    20. Being able to watch my niece grow up
    21. sleep
    22. movies
    23. technology
    24. taking pictures
    25. taking naps

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  24. I look forward to this blog every year. So much so that I've been thinking about and creating my list for about 2 weeks. I revisited the list that I created last year and noticed that my favorite things have actually changed quite a bit. So, here's an updated list of 25 of my favorite things <3
    1.Embroidering
    2.Podcasts (crime, history, comedy)
    3.Christmas
    4.Driving
    5.Cold weather
    6.Candy canes
    7.Laughing so hard that my sides start hurting (especially with my mom)
    8.When people remember little things I mention
    9.Frozen yogurt
    10.Shopping
    11.Disneyland
    12.Anything that brings nostalgia
    13.My bed
    14.Rex Orange County
    15.My handwriting
    16.Fluffy socks
    17.Waking up in the woods while camping
    18.Soft and comfortable hoodies
    19.Documentaries
    20.Sitting around the fire
    21.Iced coffee
    22.My Spotify playlist
    23.Really nice hugs
    24.Perfume/cologne
    25.Hitting the snooze button and rolling over to fall asleep again

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  25. HERE IS GATES'S RESPONSE:

    This list is a bit harder for me to make as I tend to appreciate and enjoy people more than objects. Also this list is not in any favor, merely stream of consciousness of my favorite things.
    1. Music
    2. Rain
    3. The Netherlands
    4.Cool Weather
    5. Coffee
    6. Dark Chocolate
    7. Videogames
    8. Ulysses
    9. Other Books
    10. The Princess Bride
    11. Beef Strogonoff
    12. Halloween
    13. Something Rotten
    14. HL Language and Literature
    15. My mom's psych class
    16. Forensics
    17. Robin Hood: Men in Tights
    18. Specifically the scene with Dom DeLouse in Robin Hood: Men in Tights.
    19. NSP
    20. TWRP
    21. Theatre
    22. My House
    23. Singing
    24. She Loves Me
    25. Company

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  26. 1. Broadway
    2. New York City
    3. London
    4. Switzerland
    5. Germany
    6. Prague
    7. Paris
    8. The anticipation of not knowing everything (specifically where I'm going to college (: )
    9. Company
    10. Singing, dancing and acting
    11. When people have real conversations, face to face
    12. Movie Nights with friends or family
    13. Coming to school and the first thing I see in the morning is my friends
    14. The OG Bois
    15. Sitting in the dark after a long day
    16. Eating good food
    17. Relaxing
    18. My bed
    19. Award shows
    20. Travelling the world
    21. Auditioning for shows, scary as that might be
    22. Fashion
    23. Movies
    24. Being employed
    25. Titanic. Yes, Leo and Kate Titanic.

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    1. LOVE that you mentioned everywhere we visited! Paris is, I must admit, my personal favorite --- still. :)

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  27. My 25 Favorite Things
    1. The sound of my dog running to the door when someone comes home
    2. My mom’s tacos
    3. London
    4. Switzerland
    5. Germany
    6. The energy right before a show starts on opening night
    7. The sound of my parents laughing
    8. My sister’s artwork
    9. A Star is Born movie
    10. A Star is Born soundtrack
    11. Spending time with my closest friends, even when we spend it trying to decide on a movie to watch
    12. Watching people talk about something they are excited about
    13. Listening to a new cast album for the first time
    14. Pizza
    15. My grandma’s house
    16. California
    17. My bed when it’s made
    18. Watching the New England Patriots
    19. Buzzfeed Unsolved
    20. Curling up under a blanket
    21. Drinking hot chocolate when I’m freezing
    22. Queen (especially the A Night At The Opera album)
    23. Hearing my mom yell “Hey!” every day when I come home from school
    24. Driving with my best friend in the entire world and talking the entire time
    25. The feeling of seeing all of the ideas that started as a thought in my head turn into reality

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  28. My favorite things:
    1. That feeling when you walk into Disneyland
    2. When you get home from a long day and just get to sit on the couch
    3. Hearing my dogs bark and run down the hall when I get home
    4. That feeling after a production goes smoothly without any major issues
    5. Listening to a really good movie soundtrack and tapping my hands on the wheel to the beat
    6. The wind in my face as I'm wake boarding
    7. Watching a child's face light up as I hand them a personalized Disney Character drawing in Disneyland
    8. The jokes that always come out of rehearsal
    9. Listening and/or creating improve for the final show
    10. Watching a good Marvel superhero movie
    11. Quoting movies non-stop with my family
    12. Being able to eat dinner at home at the table with my family
    13. Jackets... Lots and lots of jackets
    14. Math problems
    15. The feeling you get after a good orchestra performance
    16. A good laugh with friends
    17. Driving alone, so I can blast my favorite music and belt as loud as I can
    18. Cooking shows (For some reason?)
    19. The fulfillment of beating a hard level in a game
    20. The feeling after finishing a really big art project
    21. Watching someone open your gift, and love it
    22. Baking with my cousins and family
    23. Having two Christmas', one in California and one at home so I can appreciate my family even more.
    24. Being a Stage Manager
    25. Watching a movie that has been hyped so much live to your expectation

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  29. 1. Nighttime - the best time of day
    2. The word "Planet"
    3. The Book of Mormon
    4. Making memes with the boys
    5. Movies that don't suck but aren't too depressing, and actually have something beneficial to say
    6. Music that makes you feel something and isn't senseless rambling
    7. When a day is overcast
    8. Odyssey Memes
    9. Singing
    10. People saying hi,even if they don't know you that well
    11. A movie living up to the extreme hype
    12. Jokes that wouldn't be funny in any other context
    13. Taco cat spelled backwards is taco cat
    14. Star Wars
    15. Lord of the Rings (the movies, not the books)
    16. Harry Potter (the books, not the movies)
    17. Marvel
    18. Moth memes
    19. That one time that Mr. Bott taught us how to square dance when he should have been teaching us how to find missing sides
    20. Rain
    21. My name
    22. Putting something into Google Translate over and over again until it makes no sense (try it, it's hilarious)
    23. Night games
    24. That moment right after you finish a performance right when the first person starts clapping which lets you know that what you did wasn't terrible
    25. Charity - in all its forms

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  30. 1. Playing Smash Bros with the bois
    2. Film class
    3. DJing
    4. Music in general
    5. Going to the gym
    6. Hanging out with friends
    7. Dutch Bros
    8. Watches and other accessories
    9. Dressing nicely
    10. Making beats in Logic
    11. Watching movies (favorite is probably Baby Driver)
    12. The show Black Mirror
    13. Grinding out long papers the night before they're due
    14. Feeling like I actually understand something
    15. Memes
    16. Overwatch
    17. Monster energy drinks
    18. Being healthy
    19. Coming to school on Fridays
    20. Seeing that beautiful A- in Biology
    21. Traveling (my trip to Europe was amazing!)
    22. Rainy days
    23. Days when the school gets flooded
    24. Cool projects
    25. The Dad Wagon

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  31. Emilio Ramirez:

    1. Time with Mi Amor
    2. Running
    3. The color Blue
    4. Dogs
    5. Swimming
    6. Going to the movies
    7. Music
    8. Playing the Guitar
    9. Cloudy days
    10. Christmas
    11. Being with Family
    12. Rainy days
    13. Road Trips
    14. Soccer
    15. That feeling after finishing all of your homework
    16. Popcorn
    17. Cross Country
    18. Helping others
    19. Sleeping
    20. Driving
    21. Snow
    22. Memories
    23. Track
    24. Being with Friends
    25. Seeing Relatives (Outside Arizona)

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  32. In no particular order:
    1. Late-night showings at the movie theater
    2. Words, particularly when they're used well
    3. Braggadocious rap lines
    4. 16mm Film
    5. Movies that don't take themselves seriously
    6. Watching TV shows with my mom
    7. Sleeping on the couch
    8. Warm showers
    9. Late night PUBG chicken dinners with the boys
    10. The feeling in my stomach before a race (excluding cross-country, the worst sport of all time)
    11. Emilio's smile
    12. "I love you." "I know." Maybe my favorite piece of dialogue in anything ever.
    13. Stephen King's "On Writing"
    14. Making my little sisters laugh
    15. Going to Caleb's gigs with him
    16. The anticipation of texting a girl
    17. Atticus' performance in my short film. Dude killed it.
    18. Beating Trevor in Smash Bros.
    19. Getting beaten by Trevor in Smash Bros.
    20. Getting a positive reaction from something I've made
    21. Shaking Ian's hand
    22. My Spotify playlists
    23. Nick when he gets really excited
    24. Being stupid with Tag
    25. Christmas morning

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  33. My Favorite Things
    1. Gloomy days
    2. Rain
    3. Symmetry
    4. Music/discovering a really enjoyable song
    5. Completing a drawing
    6. Making people happy
    7. Plantains
    8. Oreos
    9. A warm blanket on a cold night
    10. The end of a semester
    11. The colour blue
    12. A tidy room
    13. Companionship
    14. The feeling of arriving home after a long day
    15. Warm showers on a cold day
    16. Attending a concert for your favorite artist
    17. Warm smiles
    18. Finishing an essay
    19. Spending quality time with quality people
    20. Helping others
    21. Accomplishing a task or feat that "wouldn't happen"
    22. The feeling after moisturizing my hands
    23. Streak-free, clean, halo-effect-free glasses
    24. A clean face after wearing makeup
    25. Sleeping after a very long day

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  34. 25 of my favorite things: (in no particular order)

    1. Good books
    2. Spending time with my friends and family
    3. Rainy/Cloudy days
    4. Concerts
    5. Talking with my mom
    6. Hot bubble baths
    7. Soda
    8. Christmas
    9. My religion
    10. Netflix
    11. My dog
    12. Sunflowers (& flowers in general)
    13. Laughing with my sisters
    14. Comfort foods
    15. Sleeping in
    16. Writing
    17. My grandma’s house
    18. Good music
    19. Candles
    20. The color red
    21. Occasional solitude
    22. That feeling when you take your makeup off
    23. My bed
    24. Eating home cooked meals with my family
    25. Meaningful movies

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  35. My Favorite Things:

    1. Ginger peach tea
    2. Watching movies
    3. Super Smash Bros. with the bois
    4. Salt and vinegar chips
    5. Rain late at night
    6. Making people laugh
    7. Clever rap lines
    8. Shoes
    9. Cats (dogs are pretty great too)
    10. Playing french horn and trumpet
    11. Laying down on my bed after a long day
    12. Nice watches
    13. Coffee
    14. Hot showers
    15. Performing at cheer competitions
    16. Solving difficult or complex problems
    17. Traveling
    18. Food (all kinds but especially sushi)
    19. Memes
    20. My Grandma’s cooking
    21. Laughing
    22. Switzerland
    23. Hiking
    24 Going to the beach
    25. Overcast and rainy days

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  36. 1. The ocean and the way the water reflects sunlight
    2. The sound of crashing waves
    3. Dew drops on green grass
    4. Lonely flowers that grow in random places
    5. When a butterfly flies by really close or lands next to/on me
    6. Laying on warm pavement in the sun and just feeling the warmth on my skin
    7. Painting and the feeling of gliding a paint brush across a canvas
    8. Long walks with no destination
    9. Car rides with earbuds in and music playing while looking out the window and watching the world go by
    10. Knowing that someone is/was thinking about me (getting a random text saying something reminded them of me, etc)
    11. Comfortable silence
    12. Talking over the phone or face to face
    13. Giving/receiving random compliments to/from people I don't know very well
    14. The sound of light rain against a window
    15. Curling up in blankets on a bed or couch to watch a movie or drink hot chocolate
    16. The stars. Everything about them. Everything from late nights staring at the sky to tracing constellations with my finger and wishing on a shooting star, or even wondering what's out there or how big the universe is.
    17. Spending time with people who actually care about me
    18. Seeing someone I love after not getting to see them for a long time
    19. Sharing jackets when it gets too cold
    20. Movies I find comforting (10 Things I Hate About You, The Princess Bride, Dead Poets Society, Winnie the Pooh and a lot of other Disney movies, and so many more)
    21. The exhilaration and adrenaline rush that stems from roller coaster rides or doing something fun but seemingly dangerous, even if there is no real risk involved.
    22. The smell of rain and wet cement
    23. Catching a snowflake on my tongue or seeing them stick to my hair
    24. Color schemes that match in the best ways
    25. The feeling of complete and utter bliss or calm, when I feel the most in my element and safe from all harm. Feeling like nothing can bring me down, and that nothing bad can come my way, because I'm just so relaxed and happy that everything is going to be okay.

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  37. 1. A complicated, well-delivered rap flow
    2. Typing really fast (and making no mistakes!)
    3. Raspberry or lemon flavored (almost) anything
    4. Looking at an undiluted sky full of stars
    5. Stroking the soft fur of a dog or a cat
    6. A lazy Saturday
    7. A story that connects to me emotionally (film, TV, book, etc.)
    8. Laughing with my friends until my sides hurt
    9. Playing Smash with the bois
    10. Nostalgia (sometimes)
    11. Open-world video games
    12. A fantasy world (think Lord of the Rings)
    13. Riding in the car at night and looking out the window
    14. A rainy day
    15. Thunderstorms with lighting
    16. Chicken
    17. Solving a Rubik's Cube
    18. Seeing my breath fog in the air
    19. Being warm on a cold night
    20. Blue
    21. Piano music
    22. Chocolate
    23. Peanut butter (especially with 22)
    24. Marvel
    25. Learning something interesting

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  38. 1. Long phone calls
    2. Flowers
    3. Pastel colors
    4. Naps
    5. Photography/capturing a moment
    6. Drawing with my s/o
    7. Genuine smiles and love
    8. The feeling of when a story starts writes itself
    9. Cuddling
    10. Sleepovers
    11. Blasting music through my car's stereo
    12. Car rides at night
    13. Getting my nails painted
    14. Dragon Slayer Iced Tea (soooo good)
    15. Guitar Solos/Rifts
    16. When I find the perfect item while thrift shopping
    17. Jeans (I own too many pairs...)
    18. Music (I can't imagine a world with out it)
    19. Deep conversations/feeling safe enough to be vulnerable with someone
    20. Karaoke
    21. "Dancing"
    22. Polaroids
    23. Journaling/planning
    24. 80's Pop
    25. Quality time

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  39. 1: Remembering a Dream
    2: Iced Matcha Green Tea
    3: The Smell of homemade Italian Food
    4: A cold breeze on a warm day
    5: The sound of a tire on a dirt/pebble road
    6: Seeing progress in a language someone is learning
    7: Getting a new collectible tea set
    8: Playing guitar
    9: Listening to a song with noise cancelling headphones
    10: Rain when the sun is still shining
    11: Southern Accents
    12: Laughing til I cry when spending time with my friends
    13: Japanese Cuisine
    14: Warm smelling candles
    15: The colour of warm brown
    16: Big meaningful hugs
    17: Friendly Dogs
    18: The feeling of complete comfort
    19: Missing someone, then finally seeing them
    20: Listening to forest sounds
    21: Ice Cold Water
    22: A piano sonnet
    23: Painting my nails
    24: Classic Movies
    25: Brown Bears

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  40. 1.driving while blasting music with my friends
    2.music
    3.kombucha
    4.warm baths
    5.anything to do with surfing
    6.walking dogs
    7.make cappuccino
    8.airpods
    9.eating the cookie dough
    10.feeling productive
    11.working out
    12.being in the sun
    13.sleeping in
    14.going can aming
    15.night hikes
    16.swimming in a warm pool
    17.chipotle burritos
    18.crossing off everything off my todo list
    19.knowing i did well on a test
    20.running in the cold
    21.go to the drive ins
    22.room temp water
    23.cold room and being wrapped in blankets
    24.staying up until 2 am talking with friends
    25.making coffee for others

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  41. My top 25 favorite things:

    1.Hoodies
    2.Baseball caps
    3.Romance novels
    4.Horror movies
    5.The color black
    6.Sunflowers
    7.All types of scented candles
    8.Leather jackets
    9.Ripped jeans
    10. Silver jewelry
    11. Rainy days
    12. Traveling/exploring new places
    13. A clean room
    14. Blasting music
    15. K-pop (I love it a lot)
    16. The feeling of relief after completing a difficult test/exam
    17. Decorating for Christmas
    18. Spending time with my siblings
    19. Psychology class
    20. Laughing
    21. Getting my nails done
    22. Doing my makeup (or as I like to say going full glam)
    23. Cozy pajamas
    24. Barnes & Nobles
    25. new,clean white shoes

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  42. 1. Sending time with my family
    2. The color navy blue
    3. Campfires
    4. Working out
    5. Black tea
    6. Winter
    7. Smell of rain
    8. Visiting family in Ohio
    9. Making people smile
    10. Watching murder mysteries
    11. The scent of vanilla
    12. Sleeping
    13. Riding roller coasters
    14. Singing in my car
    15. Pazookie(pizza cookie with ice cream)
    16. The feeling of checking something off a list
    17. Accomplishing something that was challenging
    18. The feeling after having a really good conversation with someone
    19. The feeling after cleaning my room
    20. Giving
    21. Supporting the people I love
    22. The feeling of being productive
    23. Watching snow fall
    24. The feeling after a good performance
    25. Dancing in a dark room

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  43. 1. The feeling of laughing uncontrollably
    2. Music
    3. Hoodies
    4. Snow
    5. Airpods
    6. Netflix
    7. Sleeping in on a cold morning
    8. Dutch Bros rebels
    9. My custom Bible
    10. Going to church camp with my friends
    11. The feeling of being productive
    12. Reading a good book
    13. Chipotle
    14. Talking on the phone for hours
    15. Driving alone while listing to music
    16. Sitting in the hot tub while its raining
    17. Rain
    18. Cloudy days
    19. My hydroflask
    20. Naps
    21. Watching movies
    22. Late night drives
    23. My parents laughing in the other room
    24. My warm house
    25. Christmas season

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  44. 1. Hot chocolate
    2. Finding a new favorite show to binge on netflix
    3. Fuzzy socks
    4. Sleeping in
    5. The feeling of closing out my tabs after turning in an assignment
    6. Staying up with my sister
    7. The feeling of changing into sweats and cozy clothes after a long day out
    8. Getting together with family and eating
    9. Oversized hoodies
    10. Helping others
    11. Cooking with my tias
    12. The feeling of leaving school with no homework
    13. Reuniting with family after a long time apart
    14. Days spent at home watching netflix
    15. Days spent outdoors with family
    16. The smell of coffee
    17. Jumping into a pool on a hot day
    18. A fully charged phone
    19. Summers spent in Mexico
    20. Trying new foods
    21. The food on Christmas eve
    22. Chocolate covered strawberries
    23. Going to sleep early on a school night
    24. Finding a dog to hang out with at social events
    25. The sound of the bell at 3:49 on a Thursday:))

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  45. 1. The weekends
    2. Spending time with my family
    3. My dogs
    4. Christmas morning
    5. Sunsets
    6. Sleeping
    7. Dark chocolate
    8. Nature
    9. The beach
    10. The holiday season
    11. Any kind of flowers
    12. The smell of rain
    13. Summer nights
    14. Road trips
    15. Blankets
    16. Movie theater popcorn
    17. Disneyland
    18. Painting
    19. Hot showers
    20. My mom's cooking
    21. My horses
    22. Sweet tea
    23. Fuzzy socks
    24. Traveling to Mexico
    25. Organizing

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  46. 1. Tik Toks
    2. Tic Tacs
    3. Take out Ah-Hai
    4. Rich Brian's soulful tunes
    5. Going out with my friends after a stressful day of school
    6. Pink H&M shirts
    7. Wildflower
    8. Late night anime vibes while going for a drive
    9. Milano cookies
    10. Cooking for others
    11. Just a really clean widow headshot
    12. Cooking with Taggert
    13. Having real interest in school work
    14. Joji's enriching conversations through the medium of song
    15. Wearing a suit jacket and feeling like Tony Stark for a bit
    16. My job
    17. Jesus Man
    18. The innovation of Elon Musk
    19. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
    20. Chocolate fudge
    21. My San Francisco trip
    22. The sanctity of Donut Day
    23. Folding laundry
    24. Going full comfort mode
    25. Drinking cold water after eating mints

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  47. 1. The feeling you get Christmas morning
    2. the cold
    3. being with family
    4. playing volleyball
    5. traveling
    6. the smell of rain
    7. home- cooked meals
    8. Reeses!!!!!
    9. My faith
    10. Oregon
    11. Laughing with my friends
    12. Reading
    13. Going to the movies
    14. Playing in the snow
    15. The feeling of relief after completing a big project (or finals week)
    16. the ocean and swimming
    17. Playing board games with my sisters
    18. A good frappuccino from Starbucks
    19. The scent warm vanilla sugar and beach nights from bath and body works
    20. My dog
    21. Making the people I love smile
    22. Sitting outside
    23. Movies with popcorn
    24. hot coco with marshmallows
    25. Fresh cookies and brownies

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  48. 1.The feel and smell of pottery clay
    2.Geckos and snakes (they’re like little scaly puppies)
    3.Burritos from Chile Pepper (restaurant in Yuma highly recommend)
    4.Stepping on grass that hasn’t been stepped on yet
    5.Sleeping knowing I don’t have homework due
    6.Cool rocks
    7.Cool sticks
    8.Pictures of baby elephants
    9.The tacos my dad makes
    10.Going to a beach that isn’t crowded
    11.Those four days of the year when the weather is neither cold and horrible nor hot and miserable
    12.The weird christmas stop motion movies from the sixties and seventies
    13.Tamales
    14.Spicy chips
    15.Creosote smell
    16.Lemons
    17.Blades of grass that are way longer than all of the other grass blades around it
    18.Dandelions
    19.Snowy plovers
    20.My dog (dogs in general really)
    21.Bio
    22.Seeing lizards in my yard
    23.Seeing the mocking birds that live near us in the winter and spring
    24.The sounds of other languages
    25.Seeing old family friends from out of town

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  49. 1) Revolving doors
    2) Dresses with pockets
    3) New Year’s Eve
    4)Puzzles
    5) Nail polish
    6) 60s on 6
    7) Books
    8) “Le le lo le”
    9) Facetiming the same two people
    10) Going to Goodwill with my mom
    11) Atonement (2007)
    12) A messy backpack
    13) A clean closet
    14) Going to bed at 8pm
    15) Tulips
    16) Good cinematography
    17) Imminent graduation
    18) Orchards
    19) Simplicity
    20) MacAlpine’s
    21) Croissants
    22) Honesty
    23) Store samples
    24) Port Orchard, WA
    25) Clean laundry
    26) Even numbers

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  50. 1. Cathedrals
    2. Perfect grammar
    3. The sound of French
    4. Vanilla
    5. The feeling of someone loving you back
    6. Looking for something to write about and discovering old ideas you used to have
    7. Hot tubs
    8. People pronouncing my last name correctly the first time
    9. Cute lovey nicknames
    10. Fluffy blankets
    11. Black skinny jeans
    12. Crows
    13. Gothic architecture in general
    14. France in general
    15. Having an art idea in your head and being able to draw it exactly how you imagine it
    16. Looking through old notebooks and finding old nostalgic doodles
    17. Portable chargers
    18. Building interiors decorated with beautiful flowers and plants
    19. Publishing a project you're proud of and hearing how much other people love it
    20. The feeling of getting excited over something you love
    21. Freshly baked goods
    22. Peppermint mocha frapuccino from Starbucks
    23. The number 23
    24. Developing characters and their backstories
    25. Being able to fall asleep with no worries or stress

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  51. 1. LEMONS!!
    2. Candles from bath and body works
    3. Family prayer with my best friend's family
    4. Making plans for the future with people you love
    5. Waking up to text messages from those people
    6. When my boyfriend plans our dates
    7. Panera Bread
    8. Scriptures
    9. Going to church and seeing all the cute kids
    10. The feeling of being stress free and having all homework and chores done before Sunday
    11. High quality pictures
    12. Rom-coms
    13. Not knowing what day it is because you're on break and it doesn't matter
    14. My new cozy robe
    15. Doing my eyebrows successfully
    16. Receiving compliments
    17. Drives by yourself at night
    18. WALGREEN'S!!!
    19. Warmth
    20. Beating my best friend at basketball related games
    21. Looking at houses
    22. When the basketball boys treat me like their mom
    23. Hugging pillows in my sleep
    24. Netflix
    25. When people tell you they miss you

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  52. 1.Subway/street performers
    2.Being apart of the only loud group in an empty restaurant
    3.Anything under a microscope
    4.Hidden talents
    5.Making plans
    6.The smell of antiques (old books specifically)
    7.Dinosaurs
    8.Museums
    9.Riding on the subway late at night
    10.Chicago skyscrapers
    11.Running through a crowded airport
    12.Unique handwriting
    13.Composition notebooks
    14.Graph paper
    15.Malaphors (when idioms combine)
    16.Genuine smiles and laughs
    17.Romeo + Juliet (the movie adaptation with Leonardo Dicaprio)
    18.Earth tones
    19.Flying
    20.Late nights
    21.Raspberry iced tea
    22.Little knick knacks and toys
    23.The conversations that happen during long car rides
    24.When the sun sets really late during the summer
    25.Goodwill finds

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  53. 1. Taking long walks in the rain and not caring that I am getting completely drenched
    2. Travelling to new unexplored places and experiencing what the world has to offer
    3. Finding a really good song and listening to it on repeat
    4. Chewable vitamins - much better than the pill variety
    5. Banding together with some friends and eating an entire gallon of ice cream because we can (but not because we should)
    6. A steaming hot shower at the end of a long, cold, work filled winter's day as my body is resurrected from the shadow realm and my bones defrost
    7. My second home: Australia
    8. Snow skiing down a steep mountain to remind me why death is imminent for all human beings
    9. Talking to my friends all night about life as we know it and our plans for world domination
    10. Getting a full night's sleep (it doesn't happen very often)
    11. Finding a really well made movie to add to my list of favorites (I love a good Wes Anderson film)
    12. Quick Trip - it's so underrated
    13. An ice cold glass of water on a sweltering hot day (a little over half of the year here in Arizona)
    14. The concept of time
    15. Being completely consumed in a creative project
    16. Baking (you should try my raspberry shortbread cookies)
    17. Seeing someone I miss after being away from them for too long
    18. Waking up way too early due to jet lag and having cookies for breakfast because why not - it's three in the morning and I know that I'm going to fall asleep before anything productive happens
    19. Tul ballpoint pens - psa: these are the best pens, they will never skip I would highly recommend
    20. Horror movies, because who doesn't love being terrified for absolutely no reason?
    21. Learning the deeper intricacies of a person through good conversation
    22. Blasting the entirety of the original Mamma Mia movie soundtrack all the way through start to end in my car on a long drive
    23. Constructive criticism
    24. Clout
    25. Once a month when the moon is new and the all of the stars in the night's sky are fully visible. The entire Milky Way galaxy appears, replacing the black void with an array of beautiful lights reminding us of how small we are, how far we've come, and how much further we have to go.

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  54. 1. A really good book
    2. The sound of voices harmonizing
    3. The feeling of the bass from a song in your SOUL
    4. The feeling of a home outside of my home
    5. A beautiful voice singing a beautiful song
    6. Working with passionate/talented people
    7. Turning in that final assignment and feeling the weight lift off my shoulders
    8. Laughing until it hurts
    9. Music
    10. Serving others through volunteering
    11. Fresh donuts in the morning
    12. Friends that I have made that I can trust with anything
    13. The adult mentors in my life
    14. My dog
    15. Candy
    16. Good homemade food
    17. Being happy
    18. Swimming competitively
    19. The feeling of accomplishment
    20. Finally breaking a barrier that I have set for myself
    21. Being crafty
    22. Thunderstorms
    23. Being a Lifeguard over the summer
    24. A blanket fresh from the dryer
    25. Clean, untangled hair

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  55. 1. music
    2. laughing
    3. fast internet
    4. storms and cold weather
    5. Sentences that start with “remember that time . . .”
    6. driving at night (or at all)
    7. sunflowers
    8. the way me and my sister greet each other
    9. simple things
    10. being lazy
    11. being independent
    12. orange juice
    13. surprises
    14. writing everything in lowercase letters
    15. even numbers (especially the number 2)
    16. being stupid with my sister
    17. intense roller coasters
    18. the sound of keys clicking on a keyboard
    19. photography
    20. singing loud and not caring that i’m really bad at it
    21. fire
    22. spending too much money on myself
    23. miss peregrine’s home for peculiar children or zootopia
    24. stepping on the brown leaves that fall off the trees
    25. free samples

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  56. 1. Sound of laughter
    2. Roses
    3. Family and friends
    4. Cloudy days
    5. Stargazing
    6. Soft blankets
    7. Warm hugs
    8. Hot camellia tea
    9. FRUITS
    10. Nicknames
    11. Puzzles
    12. German food
    13. Books
    14. Poetry
    15. Playing volleyball
    16. Meaningful quotes
    17. Biology
    18. Dogs
    19. Sleeping
    20. Cooking
    21. Making people smile
    22. BROWNIES
    23. Sunsets
    24. Music
    25. Being home alone, to have quiet time and to blast my favorite music

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  57. 1. Making people laugh/smile
    2. The color pink
    3. The smell of my grandmother's cooking
    4. Dogs
    5. Kicking a soccer ball really far
    6. Making my family proud
    7. Seeing Christmas lights
    8. The city at night
    9. Laughing until my stomach hurts
    10. The joy of dancing (especially with my mom)
    11. The smell of vanilla
    12. Coconut and all things tropical
    13. The feeling in your stomach after a roller coaster drops or goes over a bump
    14. Hearing jazz music
    15. Playing the saxophone
    15. Blasting my favorite music and singing along at the top of my lungs
    17. Watching the sunset
    18. A good hair day
    19. Being in the rain
    20. Hearing my mom come home
    21. Barcelona, Spain
    22. Reuniting with family
    23. Disneyland
    24. Wearing headphones
    25. Sleeping in

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  58. 1.Attaining an insurmountable degree of comfort in sleep
    2.Eggs of comically large proportion
    3.Surrealist Humor
    4.The atmosphere permeating through music festivals
    5.Neon Lights
    6.Conceptually intriguing articles of fiction
    7.Music that evokes an emotive response within the listener
    8.Partaking in peculiar yet entertaining activities with friends
    9.Facilitating seclusion when enduring exorbitant stimulation
    10.Becoming privy to words previously unknown
    11.Deriving legitimate passion from an activity
    12.Pursuing an interest, and averting potential stagnation thereof
    13.The aroma emitted by creosote bushes following precipitation
    14.Overcast weather conditions, as well as rain
    15.Vermont's Environments
    16.A night sky free of light pollution
    17.Dogs of amicable dispositions
    18.Bio-luminescent Fish
    19.Conversations of strong implication
    20.Being the recipient of wisdom from other's experiences
    21.Success in any facet
    22.Executing upon ideas where an optimal outcome seems unattainable
    23.Sushi
    24.Palm Trees
    25.Introspection while driving at night

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  59. 1. The comfort of a warm bed on a cold winter night.
    2. Travelling to a place that is lively (like vacation).
    3. The ocean & the waves on the sand.
    4. Sea animals (I love stingrays :D).
    5. Cloudy, foggy, rainy weather, the times when I feel most productive.
    6. City lights at night.
    7. Watching the night sky (without the city lights).
    8. Flying an airplane (I will soon have my pilot license!)
    9. The forest & all its beauty.
    10. The crack of the bat as it sends a baseball over the fence.
    11. The snap of my catcher's glove as I catch the final pitch.
    12. Oddly enough, the impact of the baseball as it hits my chest protector (that means I did my job behind the plate).
    13. Maui, Hawaii (my dream home).
    14. The Caribbean & going on adventures!
    15. Being invited to hang out with friends at night (again, when I'm most lively)
    16. When people tell me that they missed me.
    17. Being surprised :)
    18. Finishing that last assignment or project and realizing that I'm done.
    19. Swimming
    20. Feeling accepted.
    21. Freedom & the feeling of no obligations, free to be myself :)

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  60. 25 of my favorite things in no particular order:
    1. Sloths
    2. Spontaneous experiences
    3. The office
    4. Letters & mail (especially from missionaries or college friends)
    5. The smell of rain
    6. Giving thoughtful gifts
    7. Sewing cool things
    8. QUEEN (specifically my husband Freddie)
    9. Cheer
    10. Shiny/Glittery/Sparkly things
    11. My mama’s cooking
    12. Birthdays
    13. Friends that get me (if you know you know)
    14. Christmas (music, the polar express, elf, etc.)
    15. Rapping all the lyrics con mis amigos
    16. Puppies
    17. Church (All the things that come w it, The Book of Mormon)
    18. Medical videos
    19. London & Germany
    20. Chubby babies & children
    21. Random messages from friends/family saying they love/miss me :’)
    22. Vinyls
    23. Colorful tennis shoes
    24. Embroidering, baking, cross-stitching (your classic Grandma past-times…)
    25. Acai Bowls (fruit)

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  61. I absolutely hate Blogger and how that my messages don't even show up sometimes and I haven't copied my response so I have to type the whole response over again so here goes
    1) Spending time with friends/family/loved ones
    2) The Christmas season
    3) Shopping malls
    4) Scented candles
    5) Hot tubs
    6) Movie theaters (watching movies in a movie theater is a totally different experience from watching movies at home)
    7) Strawberry lemonade (and lemon-flavored things)
    8) Baggy hoodies/sweatshirts
    9) Making fun of movies/TV shows/videos with friends
    10) When someone is as ecstatic about something as I am
    11) Seeing friends and family after not seeing each other for some time
    12) Laughing until you can barely breathe
    13) Spicy foods (especially Hot Cheetos Fries)
    14) S'mores pizza
    15) Pool parties
    16) Neon lights
    17) '50's-2000's aesthetics
    18) Unique art styles
    19) Elaborate concept art
    20) Cities at nighttime
    21) Spotify
    22) Vaporwave
    23) French House
    24) Dutch Bros
    25) Stickers
    26) Cute stationery
    27) Bomber jackets
    28) Rainy days
    29) The smell of rain
    30) Boba tea
    31) Las Vegas
    32) Ice cream sandwiches
    33) The sound of electric and bass guitars
    34) Fondue
    35) In-N-Out
    36) Chik-Fil-A
    37) Memes
    38) Japanese food
    39) Horror movies
    40) Dogs and cats
    41) Good character backstories
    42) Ice tea
    43) Playing Super Mario Party with my friends and family
    44) SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDERVERSE (It is an amazing movie, I suggest you all see it while it's still in theaters)
    45) Overwatch
    (Sorry the list is so long lol)

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  62. 1. Cuddling with my dog
    2. The Christmas season
    3. Swimming in oceans and lakes
    4. Hiking
    5. Converse
    6. Old music
    7. Fuzzy blankets
    8. Candles that smell like cookies
    9. Bath and Body Works
    10. Driving my dad’s truck
    11. Traveling
    12. Fried chicken and biscuits
    13. Pineapples
    14. Smell of fresh cut grass
    15. Fresh chocolate chip cookies
    16. Love chai tea lattes
    17. Smell of puppies
    18. The smell of rain
    19. Waterfalls
    20. Laughing so hard that I cry
    21. Long summer days
    22. Vinyls
    23. Thrift stores
    24. Volleyball
    25. The moments with the people I love

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  63. 1. The smell of old books (cliche, I know)
    2. Fairy light
    3. Mexican food
    4. Metaphysical stores
    5. Roses (Coincidentally)
    6. Baby animals
    7. Sugar Skulls
    8. Asian food
    9. My dog Beau
    10. My dog Dozzer
    11. My dog Mollie
    12. My dog Roxie
    13. Single player story driven video games (specifically)
    14. Playing music
    15. Watching movies with my little brother
    16. My homemade popcorn
    17. Late night group calls with my best friends
    18. Space
    19. Film
    20. Classic Literature
    21. My tarot deck
    22. Mythology
    23. Alphabetizing (Yeah okay I know it's weird)
    24. Big Brown Bears
    25. Marigolds

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  64. 1. Shoes
    2. Music
    3. My Nintendo switch
    4. Mexican food
    5. Gouache
    6. Tennis
    7. Grainy pictures
    8. Physical pictures
    9. Portrait photography
    10. SZA
    11. Clothes
    12. Stripes
    13. Swimming
    14. Vacationing
    15. The beach
    16. Napping
    17. A really coordinated outfit
    18. Family and friends
    19. Golden hour
    20. California
    21. Frank Ocean
    22. Roadtrips
    23. My co-workers
    24. My car
    25. A well decorated/ put together room

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  65. 1. the feeling in the air after it rains
    2. long talks with good people
    3. fresh sheets still warm from the dryer
    4. spontaneity
    5. running when it's cold out
    6. the beach when the sand is cold and the sun is hot
    7. lunch dates with my friends
    8. catching up with people for hours when you haven't spoken in a while
    9. my s/o
    10. long weekends
    11. spontaneous adventures
    12. weekend getaways
    13. day trips
    14. long road trips with good people, laughing and listening to music
    15. sunflowers
    16. hugs
    17. surprises
    18. rainy days
    19. drive in theater dates
    20. great music
    21. blasting music and going on a drive in my convertible
    22. photo shoots with my friends
    23. my job
    24. getting to see my s/o
    25. swimming and sunbathing in the summer

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  66. My favorite things-
    1-Shopping
    2-Music
    3-Clothes
    4-Shoes
    5-Miami Florida
    6- The beach
    7- Friends
    8- Family
    9- Concerts
    10- Movies
    11- Swimming
    12- The heat
    13- Rainy days
    14- The smell of rain
    15- The sand from the beach on my feet
    16- The feeling of accomplishment
    17- Coffee
    18- Hiking
    19- Makeup
    20- Road trips
    21- Ear piercings
    22- Watching sports
    23- Water
    24- Mexican food
    25- Gwyn Caraway and Sarah DIaz :))))))))

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  67. Some of my favorite things are...
    1.Spending time with family
    2.Being home after a long trip
    3.Friend/ family reunions
    4.The last seconds before the new year
    5.Nature
    6.Rainy Days
    7.S'mores
    8.Mexican Candy
    9.Movie nights
    10.Parties
    11.Concerts
    12.Warm sweaters
    13.Fuzzy socks
    14.Guava fruit
    15.Seafood
    16.Pandas
    17.Coconuts
    18.The beach
    19.My pets
    20.Meeting new people
    21.Working hard
    22.Rewarding myself for working hard
    23.Flowers and their scent
    24.Word searches
    25.Playing hide and seek with my niece

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  68. 26 of my favorite things are...
    Spending money
    Cheer
    Tamales
    Shoes
    Road Trips
    Surprises
    Carnations
    Blankets fresh from the Washer and Dryer
    Disney churros
    Disney Bread Bowls
    Clothes
    The smell of wood, and rain
    Camping
    Feeling accomplished after completing a difficult task
    Laying in the grass during the night and star gazing
    Driving with no obligations to go anywhere or be somewhere at a certain time
    Sleeping in
    Disneyland (sometimes)
    Listening to music
    Clear skin
    Laughter
    Old memories
    The butterfly feeling in your stomach when you are nervous or scared
    Feeling yourself blushing and turning bright red
    The thoughts you have when you are alone at night, and when you have nothing to do. No commitments. No will to do anything. When you are content with yourself and your surroundings.
    Watching old movies and rom-coms with some of my favorite people

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  69. 1. Finding new records at Goodwill and discovering new music
    2. Oranges
    3. Sleeping until 10 AM
    4. My discover weekly playlist on spotify
    5. Hugs from people I care about
    6. Putting on clothes fresh from the dryer
    7. Sunsets
    8. Sunrises
    9. The feeling of satisfaction you get after finishing a task that's been looming over you
    10. Origami
    11. This huge piece of agate I got from a yard sale
    12. Dramas and comedies
    13. Stargazing, especially in Flagstaff
    14. Flagstaff in general
    15. Blasting my favorite music in my car
    16. Cheer
    17. Music that makes you smile wistfully
    18. Laughing with my friends until our sides hurt
    19. My pets
    20. Neon signs
    21. Windbreakers
    22. Getting absorbed in a REALLY good book
    23. Hearing other people talk about their passions, or talking about mine
    24. Pure Heroine (Extended) by Lorde
    25. Feeling really content and at peace, just in general

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  70. 1. Sedona's face
    2. Sunflowers
    3. Raves
    4. When my jeans fit real good
    5. The movie Paddington
    6. Window shopping office supplies
    7. Disneyland bread bowls
    8. The smell of fresh-cut wood
    9. Rave bootyyyy
    10. Buying clothes
    11. Edm
    12. Guys who are 20 years old and older
    13. Medium iced Christmas morning with the works
    14. The one Friends episode where Monica puts a turkey on her head and starts dancing, then Chandler says I love you and then frantically says “Nothing, I said you were great and then just stop talking.” Too good.
    15. White themed art museums
    16. Comfortable silence/solitude
    17. When I'm about to break for a red light and it turns green
    18. When my aunt doesn't approve of something and says “ well, it's not my favorite”
    19. The first four words of Rock of Ages by Def Leppard
    20. Bass drops
    21. White carnations
    22. Feeling confident in myself
    23. Getting new books
    24. Movies that make me cry
    25. watching movies that make me cry by myself

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  71. I LOVE reading all of your answers! It's a bit like reading poetry. Stopping to think about the things that make us happiest is a great way to start to year ! Here is to a great 2019 filled with happy surprises and new favorites!

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  72. 1. people
    2. sunsets
    3. sunrises
    4. colors
    5. animals
    6. safety
    7. feeling rushes of adrenaline (scary movies)
    8. phantom of the opera
    9. PRAGUE
    10. my constitution
    11. rights
    12. food
    13. peace
    14. candles
    15. flowers
    16. hydroflask
    17. the beach
    18. love
    19. politics
    20. outgoing people
    21. debating topics
    22. reading a good book
    23. The kite runner!!!
    24. My parents and their care
    25. Supporting and being a big sister to my siblings

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  73. Here is Jennifer's List:

    My 25 fave things
    Myself (97% of the time)
    Smell of wood burning and rainfall
    “Discovering” a tv show that really interests me and keeps me coming back for more
    When there’s a lot of traffic but someone lets me go in front of them! BLESS!!!
    My mom is my fave family member
    The x files, especially Mulder
    My black windbreaker, I look like a top secret FBI agent when I wear it and always get compliments
    Any hot cheeto snack
    These flowers my mom bought from Trader Joes and they smell like a rich fairy godmother
    Water
    NEON GREEEEEEN !!!!!!
    All times of sweater, cropped, oversized, grandpa…
    Laying on top a giant pile of clothes fresh from the dryer
    Anything coconut related
    When victoria’s secret has sales and I find my size and my entire day is made
    CARAMEL!!!!!! Especially the chewy kind with little salt flakes
    FrUiT
    Acai bowls with millions of toppings
    Traveling
    Manifesting
    Predicting the future
    Waking up well rested ready to conquer the day
    Trying new foods
    Cool looking flowers
    Really super duper cute animals !!!

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  74. -heavy rain
    -night time
    -the beach
    -far long drives
    -playing music rlly loud
    -mens cologne
    -laughing till i cry
    -being productive
    -spending time w ppl that genuinely fw me
    -doing what makes me happy
    -making shmoneyyy
    -my grandmas house
    -seeing the positive side in things, even when it gets really bad
    -going to concerts w friends
    -spicy food
    -making people laugh/smile
    -driving fast
    -halloween
    -when i look/feel good
    -making coffee first thing in the morning
    -scary movies
    -shopping for myself
    -my closest friends/being able to see them often
    -when my brothers and sister are happy/doing good
    -big mouth

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  75. 1. The ocean
    2. The smell of salt water
    3. Seashells
    4. Palm Trees
    5. Sunsets
    6. Warm breezy summer days
    7. Stargazing
    8. The smell the morning after rainfall
    9. Reggae
    10. Music that makes me wanna DANCE!
    11. Concerts
    12. Dressing up cute
    13. Going to the movies
    14. Car rides with people I love
    15. The way my boyfriend smells
    16. My boyfriend
    17. Shopping!
    18. My parents
    19. My brothers!!
    20. My dog Maggie
    21. A really good coffee
    22. Dancing
    23. Danyssa Padilla and Sarah Diaz <3
    24. Hawaii
    25. Feeling genuinely happy :)

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  76. 1)Sunrise / sun set
    2)nature
    3)pinetrees
    4)the smell of rain
    5)the smell of pine trees
    6)love
    7)mountain biking
    8)bikes
    9)pie
    10)history
    11)goofy hats
    12)goofy socks
    13)goofy traditions
    14)friends
    15)human interaction
    16)conversation
    17)discussion of theory
    18)the second world war
    19)the first world war
    20)jokes
    21)fun
    22)this number
    23)October
    24)Halloween
    25)Summerween (like ^ but in summer)

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  77. 1-Rain
    2-Friends
    3-Competition
    4-Challenges
    5-Reading
    6-Painting
    7-This is my favorite number
    8-Video Games
    9-Strategic Thinking
    10-Love
    11-Learning
    12-Sleep
    13-Food
    14-40k
    15-Forests
    16-Coffee
    17-Candy
    18-Swimming
    19-Traveling
    20-new things
    21-Jerry the Bee
    22-Fog
    23-Sun Rises
    24-Pie
    25-Children

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  78. 1. Music
    2. Playing Music
    3. Listening to Music
    4. Writing Music
    5. Friends/Family
    6. Speaking
    7. Talking about Music/Anime/Games/Shows
    8. Food
    9. Sleep
    10. Gwyn Caraway for reminding me to do my blog <3
    11. Meditation
    12. Warm Drinks
    13. Cold Drinks
    14. Boolin
    15. Cold Weather
    16. City Lights/Sounds
    17. Clothes
    18. Seeing someone smile
    19. Making someone laugh
    20. Laughing at my own jokes
    21. Anime
    22. Video Games
    23. Anime Video Games
    24. Anime about playing Video Games
    25. Anime about creating and subsequently playing Video Games involving Music and Food and Cities.

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  79. 1.) Laughing
    2.) The sound of rain
    3.) Airports
    4.) Family
    5.) The smell of Pine trees
    6.) Music
    7.) Friends
    8.) French Fries
    9.) Cane's sauce
    10.) Boats
    11.) My phone
    12.) Camping
    13.) Swimming
    14.) Hiking
    15.) Horses
    16.) Chris D'Elia's Netflix comedy specials
    17.) Netflix
    18.) Mall shopping
    19.) Travel
    20.) Tiny lotion bottles from hotels
    21.) The city lights at night
    22.) Stars
    23.) Michael B Jordan
    24.) Painting
    25.) Sketching

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  80. 1.Music
    2.Photography
    3.Art
    4.My family
    5.My friends
    6.The stars
    7.The moon
    8.Rain
    9.Traveling
    10.songwriting
    11.Soccer
    12.Softball
    13.Baseball
    14.Poetry
    15.Film
    16.Nature
    17.Sunsets
    18.Beach
    19.Road trips
    20.Sunflowers
    21.Roses
    22.Clothing
    23.Makeup
    24.Hairstyles
    25.Facetiming

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  81. The words of advice that are the most helpful for me are, If you are sick facetime someone in the class. This year my greatest challenges are being able to soak up as much knowledge as possible and take good notes, oh and study! But I also am very excited to be with people who are excited to learn and will push me to do better in class and outside of the classroom. For me, I am here not for the college credit but to the intensity of the course, it’s self. I say this because I have never been challenged at school. I have always been ahead of my grade so I was consistently bored. But now I with people who will push me to better myself and learn and experience things I never could have before which is exciting. Lastly, I would love to just grow a deep knowledge and expand my intelligence.

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