Tobogganing.

Ever since I can remember, tobogganing was a big deal. Whenever we were little, my sister and I would always slide down the small little hill in front of our house. Although it was a small hill, it still brought us slightest joy going down it. We even brought our dogs on the ride!!  All that innocent fun became insignificant when we heard from a neighbor that there was a huge, steep, icy hill. Apparently it was largely popular, and it was so steep, most kids our age had to wear helmets. Feeling like we were successfully trained tobogganers, we decided to walk over there and go down that hill. With NO helmet.  As we walked there, are eyes and jaws dropped when we saw the hill. It was absolutely huge. We walked to the edge, and both my sister and I faced our fears, and sat down on the toboggan. As pushed we slowly pushed the sled with our legs closer to the tip, I felt like my heart was about to drop out of my chest. We starting sliding down, going faster and faster, gaining speed each second, till I eventually lost grip of the string, and completely bailed out! Instead of reaching the bottom of the hill on the sled, I slid down like a penguin. I had a mouthful of snow from screaming, and I was covered head to toe by the time I reached the bottom. My sister was rolling around laughing. Never again would I do that!!! 

Excitement!!

Whenever I see a little boy or girl overbearing with excitement, I can’t help but smile. Maybe it’s because of the glimmer and joy in their eyes. Or maybe it’s the way they jump up and down, and cheer happily. Their innocence is adorable to admire. It reminds me of the times when I was younger, and how the simplest things made me the happiest. Simple things like receiving a new Barbie doll, going to the park, seeing and petting a dog, and  meeting new friends… So many wonderful things in our young optimistic minds. I find it sad that we don’t see the good in things as much as little kids do. Everyone is a child at heart, and seeing a child full with excitement can bring out anyone’s innocence. I remember one time, I was babysitting these kids for the first time, and I decided to bring a toy called “Marble Works.” When I walked through the door, they forgot their shyness and came right up to me. Their eyes were bulging out of their sockets with excitement. I have never seen kids so excited to play such a silly game with marbles. It was really cute to watch how interested they were assembling a tower, and how much happiness it brought them when they dropped marbles down their masterpiece. I even had fun helping them and designing new structures. Every time I came over, they always asked me if I brought that toy, and they still had the same excited expressions. It makes me excited too! 

Christmas.

Oh, how I love the Christmas season! The time when the Christmas tunes start clogging the radio, when people start putting up the lights, and lots more snow starts to fall. The times when beautiful Christmas decorations start appearing everywhere around the house and the exciting moment when you see presents  start to arrive under the tree already! Although this may sound cliché, but it’s really starting to feel like Christmas! I absolutely love Christmas. I enjoy the fact everyone is feeling that much more cheerful, giving and hopeful. Everywhere you walk, the Christmas mood follows you.  It’s the time of year to look forward to, to celebrate the true meaning and spend lots of time with friends and family. My favorite thing about Christmas is putting up exquisite Christmas ornaments on the tree while reminiscing how this time of year seems so familiar, yet so different. I love listening to the repetitive Christmas music, and can’t help but sing along to the catchy and uplifting music.  It’s so hard to choose just one thing I love about Christmas, but I wait Christmas day happily!

Laughing.

Laughing is one of the most gifted qualities of human beings. When you really laugh, for those few moments, it not only lifts our spirits but also of others around us. Sometimes large amounts of laughter can take control of your whole body, and every single level of maturity, seriousness, and reality, is instantly forgot. You laugh so hard until you make absolutely no sound at all, and you sit there with your stomach hunching over, gasping for air as if you’re some crazed lunatic. I remember one time, whenever I think back to it,  I can't help but giggle. 2 Years ago, Madi’s family and I were waiting a long time in line for the ride “Soaring over California”  in the California Adventure theme park. When we finally got onto the ride and being agitated from waiting so long line, I did not pay attention to the safety precautions. When we finally sat down in our seats, I grabbed the seatbelt, and threaded it between the loop in-between my legs. Sitting there uncomfortably, I realized it was for little kids… and to my luck it was stuck. The entire ride. Madi and the rest of her family burst into a contagious laughter at the fact that I did that. My sides were killing me, especially because I was stuck and I was laughing so much. Defiantly one of my most funny and embarrassing moments in my life. 

The picture I uploaded is an exquisite beach in St. Johns in the Caribbean.  This scenery is significantly capturing with a sight of snow white sand in contrast with an extraordinary bluer than blue water. If you notice, there is not one cloud in sight. Looking at this picture brings one in such a peaceful state of mind.  The unbelievably clear water and clean sand makes it seem like this picturesque scene is unreal, as if it is like a dream. I remember the first time I went to St. Johns’ with my family on a vacation. I remember being so amazed with how bright the shade of blue was, and I could recall the feeling walking into the cool water with the warm heat on my back and that shocking, gasping feeling when I plunged into the water head first.  I also enjoyed walking along the wide beach with hot sand between my toes.   When I think back to that place, there is not a place in the world I would rather be.  Closing my eyes and taking my mind to a place like fills my mind with tranquillity; calmness and serenity.  This is my favourite place in the world!

Finding money you never knew you had is the best feeling in the world. If you’re having a dull day, that moment when you find money you never knew you had makes you feel like your happiness is going to burst  out of you; now you know you are not as broke as you thought you were.  Very relieving. I remember one time, I was 100 percent sure I had no money. For a couple of months, I never bothered looking in my wallet or money box because I doubted I would have more than a couple of coins… But I was proven wrong! One time my friend was over, and she randomly asked, “Can I count your change?” Since I wasn’t really paying attention, I agreed. As she was busy counting, she looked at me like I was insane. Apparently I had about 40 dollars JUST in change.  She wondered how I could possibly have so much change… I always I have to ask myself that because I usually have a vast amount change. I guess I never count my money exactly. Anyways, my lesson learned from hoarding change, when I’m in doubt if I have any money or not, check the change purse!