A Few of My Favorite Things

The older I get, the more I realize how much I enjoy the simple things in life, such as a good cup of coffee, or a late night thunderstorm. In light of this realization, I thought that I would compile a list of some of my favorite things in life:

1. Waking up before my alarm goes off- This can work in two ways. Either I wake up a couple of hours before its time, and I get to go back to sleep, or I wake up a few minutes early fully refreshed. In both scenarios, I win.

2. Almond milk- A couple of semesters ago, my friend Christy introduced me to Almond milk during a late night study party. I kind of forgot about it until Christmas break, when my health freak cousin, Charlotte, reminded me of how great it is. Not only does it taste amazing, but it also has a ton of calcium and zero fat. I love adding it to coffee, hot chocolate, and tea!

3. My dog Lebron- As I’m typing this, my precious little buddy is lying on the floor next to me. I’ve had him since I was fourteen, and he has been with me through some pretty tough times. One of my favorite things about being at home is when he greets me in the morning with a wagging tail and lots of puppy dog kisses.

4. Criminal Minds- I can thank Brooke for this one. For a long time she told me I should watch this show, and that I would love it. Well, one night I finally gave in and I haven’t looked back. Besides the fact that it is all about analyzing behavior (one of my hobbies), Reid, Hotch, Morgan, and Garcia are like the cool friends that every psychology major would love to have.

5. My Blender- A couple of summers ago, my grandma bought me an old, but functional blender for five dollars at a yard sale. I spent hours concocting new smoothies and coffee drinks, so this year my dad bought me a really cool ninja blender as a replacement. My friends and I meet twice a week in my dorm room for smoothie parties featuring fresh ingredients that we steal out of the cafeteria. I’m sure they will miss it this summer, but I plan on enjoying many, many blended drinks.

6. Zumba- During my sophomore year, one of the girls on my floor decided to drag me to a Zumba class that is held every Monday night on campus. Honestly, the only reason I went was because I felt bad saying no, but I am so glad that I did. Zumba is an awesome cardio workout that basically just feels like a big dance party. A lot of Zumba classes stick to Latin routines, but Tammy, my instructor, mixes things up with rock and hip hop songs like “Riding Solo” and “Burn it to the Ground.” It is so fun that it doesn’t feel like exercise!

7. My iPod Touch- I got my iPod Touch for Easter about two years ago and my life would be so boring without it! I listen to music all of the time, when I’m walking to class or getting ready in the morning. My favorite songs? “As You Cry”- by The Hush Sound and anything by Tenth Ave. North.

8. Malone University- Okay, call me a dork but I genuinely love college! I love learning new things and meeting new people. I absolutely believe that I wouldn’t be having such a great time at college if I would have gone anywhere other than Malone. When it came time to look at colleges, Malone was the only school I even considered. God has blessed me so much by leading me to this amazing place. The past three years have been full of academic, emotional and spiritual growth, and I know that my senior year will be just as life changing.

9. Lake Erie – Anyone who knows me could have guessed that this would be on my list. My family has been vacationing at the Lake for over 50 years in a little resort town called Geneva-On-The-Lake. From swimming, to searching to beach glass, to sitting on the deck watching the sun go down, the week we spend their every summer is hands down the best week of the year.

Well, not only is it bedtime, but I’m all out of favorite things for now! I hope everyone is having a great summer! I’ll be sure to update soon!