Hello, my darling
readers! I hope you are all doing well.
In case you forgot, it’s February. I don’t know about you, but February
makes me downright miserable. With the bitter cold, routine, and utter
mediocrity, February might as well be the black cat of the calendar year. No
disrespect to the second month, but I feel as if my misfortunes pile up between
the first and the twenty-whateverith. Perhaps the inconsistency of days is
problem #1. (On the plus side, March
through January is pretty breezy.)
At any rate, I feel
as if some cheering up is in order. I’m adding a bit of yellow to this dreary,
doltish canvas. Many of these ideas have
come from friends, family, and retreats, and for that I am very grateful.
Here is my grand
compilation of pick-me-ups that are sure to swap those grimaces for grins! 22
thoughts for my 22 years of life. I present to you…. Katie’s Never-Fail Happy
To-Do List…
2. Now watch
this video.
Who
said you had to do drugs to have fun?
3. If you need to blow off some steam, cry in
the shower. (HA! PUNS). My roommate swears by it.
4. Get a blank sheet
of paper, and write, draw or design whatever comes to mind. Don’t worry about being perfect or
“artistic.” This is just for you! In
order to express myself completely freely, I sometimes make a rule to show my
work to no one. Art can be shown to the
world, or it can be private. You hold
the pencil J
5. Go to a
restaurant, and when you get the menu, shut your eyes and point to
something. You must order whatever you
point to.
DISCLAIMER: I’ve
never actually tried this; it just sounds fun.
DISCLAIMER PART
2: Please don’t play this game liberally
if you have allergies or dietary restrictions.
6. Watch all of the
Oscar-nominated movies and make your own judgment calls before the awards
ceremonies. You could even bracket it
March-Madness style. Give yourself chocolate for correct guesses. Give yourself wine for incorrect
guesses.
Talk about a win-win
situation.
7. Acquire all the
instruments for Karaoke Revolution to play in your humble abode. This game is
delightful as both a group, and solo activity.
Last year, I played Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol by myself
for hours. For my final performance at
the Finals Stage from the 2008 finale, I wowed the judges with my rendition of
“Stickwitu” by the PussyCat Dolls. To prepare for this song, I went into my
real-life closet, and put on a sparkly dress and high hells. Needless to say,
on a random Tuesday night, I became your American Idol.
Moral of the story: you
can have fun by yourself.
8. Pinterest.
Specifically my
Pinterest.
Follow this board
9. Put on your best
outfit, and strut like you mean it. I
always feel much better when I know I look fabulous.
First you’ll feel
like this…
But then your confidence
will grow until…
who knows?
Maybe you’ll get into Harvard Law...
10. Watch Disney Channel Original movies from the
90’s. There are multiple Halloweentowns, a Smart House, Leprechauns, and a
digitized pop star to choose from.
11. Change Siri to an Australian or British man,
and then ask him (it?) to call you “Goddess Divine”
This website. My favorites are “Chicago L stations” and
“State Capitals.” If I’m feeling intellectual, I might even try “U.S.
Presidents.”
13. On the topic of fun websites, visit this!
Feel smart, and give
rice to help end hunger.
(I have no idea how/why
this works.)
14. Put all of your
SIMS in the pool and take away the ladder. Bargain with the Grim Reaper for
their lives.
Enjoy zombie sims.
Or, create distorted
sims and then let them reproduce…
16. Remember this: “The struggle that you’re in
today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow.”
17. Read these words of wisdom.
18. Micropigs covered
in paint.
19. The 2015 Gerber Baby.
20. Write someone you
care about a love note. This does not
have to be a romantic partner, but just anyone in your life you want to recognize. As human beings, we are all broken. You never
know how impactful a short note can be in someone’s life.
21. Find a Youtube video weirder than this.
(And send it to me. I
challenge you to a “Weirdest Video” competition, which I am already regretting)
22. My last tidbit of happiness for the day is
this: NEVER forget how loved you are! I promise that family, friends, God, and
even strangers can and do love you unconditionally.
We will get through
this February.
Whimsically,
Kate.
