the new zagers

Things that make me smile:
-seeing a friend after years
-bachelorette parties- there's something about the bond between girls when celebrating their girl friend that is really special
-the view from don armeni park...what a fabulous choice.
-wedding parties. especially this one.
-the support that comes from friends and family during a wedding
-the laughter that echoed through the bhattacharrya home the night before the wedding
-bonding with bridesmaids
-the most beautiful bride EVER
-tears, because of how moving the ceremony was
-dancing with friends -new and old
-seeing pooja and john have their first dance. you can tell they're in love.
-the feeling of content when it was all done.

Congratulations, Pooja & John!

lumberjack slams

things that make me smile:
-seeing my sister, laughing with my sister
-latah bistro with the family crews. (this time king/vish/trail/jackson!)
-laughter, CONTINUOUS laughter for hours on end with divs, mack, sarah, and matthew
-your team, especially the switching off of matthew
-mack's hilarious attempt at acting like she wanted matthew on her team
-downtown with mom & ajay
-my brothers
-the drive to pullman - it's actually pretty stunning!
-singing in the car, especially with mackenzie
-my seattle 4 loves
-watching friends with them
-hugging all of them.
-home on sundays

Things that don't make me smile?
-leaving home. especially as it is right now.

feeling hot, hot, hot

Things that make me smile:
-sunny Fridays on campus. They have made me smile for 5 years now.
-many friends in the same place.
-laughter that comes along with dancing like fools
-the new "jump on it" tradition
-coloring.
-just enjoying being with friends, not stressing about plans
-qwest field and the craziness of an nfl game
-that little pang of patriotism i get whenever the national anthem is sung
-screaming, just for the hell of it.
-surprises, especially family-related
-seeing my cousins
-laughing with my extended family about inside jokes that nobody else relates to
-advait's bent over, eye-squinting laughter
-sunshine, even when it's unbearable at times
-downtown Seattle with my mom
-catch-up phone calls with the jacksons
-listening to relaxing music and feeling content about a good weekend.

de-funk

Things that make me smile:
-successful staff retreats! i had so much fun.
-realizing what's wrong, and doing something about it
-going to the GYM. (or at least the feeling that comes afterward)
-successful interviews (at least i hope so!)
-new suits
-party preparations
-watching art shows while creating art with lyd
-impulse snack purchases
-the now obligatory bedtime story
-impromptu reunions with friends from high school
-laughing secretly at work

saying ayy-oh, gotta let go

Things that make me smile:
-hugs with friends after you've been seperated
-The Trail Family (I know I've said that before.)
-the supportive bond between Mack & Cecil and Mike & Ashley
-campfires and talks about how much we all love each other
-hearing stories about how my cards from years past have had an impact
-singing (screaming) in the car while driving to the lake
-friends that hold my hand when I get my stitches cleaned out
-friends moms that clean out my stitches
-Priest Lake.
-telepathic connection with Lydia and our emails :)
-dinners with Sonia
-knowing I am going to volunteer again soon
-speaking up about my own ideas