I've been in a writing slump lately, so I decided that by forcing myself to follow prompts, I might be able to get somewhere.
It's also a good test to see if I'll actually follow through with it. I'm god awful at committing to things, so I want to prove to myself that I can finish something that I start.
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Today's prompt:
List ten things that make you really happy.
1. Golden Hour
You've without a doubt experienced "Golden Hour," you just probably didn't know that it had a name. In the hour before dusk, the sun casts a gorgeous glowing light that makes even the most mundane of objects look beautiful. The yellow and orange hues bring the best out of everyone and everything they touch. It manages to engulf us in this comforting hug that rewards you for making it through yet another day. Maybe this is what I look for in a person.
You've without a doubt experienced "Golden Hour," you just probably didn't know that it had a name. In the hour before dusk, the sun casts a gorgeous glowing light that makes even the most mundane of objects look beautiful. The yellow and orange hues bring the best out of everyone and everything they touch. It manages to engulf us in this comforting hug that rewards you for making it through yet another day. Maybe this is what I look for in a person.
2. White surfaces
I've never been that good of a painter, or drawer, or any kind of hardcore artist; that hasn't stopped me from hoarding canvasses, notebooks, and paper. I have this obsession with blank pages. They are an open invitation to innovation, providing you with the room to create whatever you desire. It's powerful. And overwhelming. Never have I used up all of the pages in a notebook. I think I crave the ability to create over the actual process.
I've never been that good of a painter, or drawer, or any kind of hardcore artist; that hasn't stopped me from hoarding canvasses, notebooks, and paper. I have this obsession with blank pages. They are an open invitation to innovation, providing you with the room to create whatever you desire. It's powerful. And overwhelming. Never have I used up all of the pages in a notebook. I think I crave the ability to create over the actual process.
3. Wearing nice outfits
Everyday, I thank the higher powers that I grew out of my awkward name brand clothing phase in elementary school. Fifth and sixth grade were dominated by Aeropostale, Hollister, and Abercrombie-- The Big Three. I envied the girls with the bangs and braces and skinny jeans and Converse and brightly colored sweatshirts emblazoned with the four letter word of worship: AERO. I puke at the thought of it now, but I distinctly remember going to the store and trying on several sweaters before choosing the one that I would wear for the entirety of fifth grade. Putting it on gave me a sense of security-- I knew that with it on, I could be seen.
Obviously, my tastes have changed since then. However, the roots of my thinking have more or less stayed the same. Though I don't typically dress to feel "in with the crowd," I do still dress with the desire to be noticed. I don't desperately seek attention, but I do believe that in dressing a certain way, you attract a certain crowd. Usually, I don't put in the effort to look nice on normal days, but when I do, I feel especially powerful. It's my way of expressing myself without having to say a word.
Everyday, I thank the higher powers that I grew out of my awkward name brand clothing phase in elementary school. Fifth and sixth grade were dominated by Aeropostale, Hollister, and Abercrombie-- The Big Three. I envied the girls with the bangs and braces and skinny jeans and Converse and brightly colored sweatshirts emblazoned with the four letter word of worship: AERO. I puke at the thought of it now, but I distinctly remember going to the store and trying on several sweaters before choosing the one that I would wear for the entirety of fifth grade. Putting it on gave me a sense of security-- I knew that with it on, I could be seen.
Obviously, my tastes have changed since then. However, the roots of my thinking have more or less stayed the same. Though I don't typically dress to feel "in with the crowd," I do still dress with the desire to be noticed. I don't desperately seek attention, but I do believe that in dressing a certain way, you attract a certain crowd. Usually, I don't put in the effort to look nice on normal days, but when I do, I feel especially powerful. It's my way of expressing myself without having to say a word.
4. Harry Potter
Ah. Touchy subject. Still hurting. Need more books. Need more movies.
I can say that Harry Potter was my first true love. It remains to be the only one thus far. It was my gateway into the Internet community, the community that had so warmly welcomed me despite my younger age. I still think that I'm a bit older for my age, which probably explains why I was so easily able to connect with the older teens that I met on websites like Subeta and Deviantart. My love for this series was a common thread that I shared with many, many people, and become a foundation for a few friendships. The thing that amazes me most about Harry Potter is not the writing, not the characters, not the ingenious of it all, but the fan base. People all around the world have managed to connect over a boy with a lightning scar and crooked glasses, and that is truly amazing.
I can say that Harry Potter was my first true love. It remains to be the only one thus far. It was my gateway into the Internet community, the community that had so warmly welcomed me despite my younger age. I still think that I'm a bit older for my age, which probably explains why I was so easily able to connect with the older teens that I met on websites like Subeta and Deviantart. My love for this series was a common thread that I shared with many, many people, and become a foundation for a few friendships. The thing that amazes me most about Harry Potter is not the writing, not the characters, not the ingenious of it all, but the fan base. People all around the world have managed to connect over a boy with a lightning scar and crooked glasses, and that is truly amazing.
5. Waking up naturally before 10 in the morning
Anyone that knows me knows that 1. I don't sleep and 2. I don't wake up. It's a rare phenomenon for me to wake up before noon, let alone 10 in the morning. I always feel guilty about waking up late, so I've been setting alarms for myself recently, but nothing is as satisfying as waking up early on your own accord. I love having time to take care of myself in the mornings, like taking time to dress and making myself breakfast. I could be a morning person if not for my terrible sleeping habits.
Anyone that knows me knows that 1. I don't sleep and 2. I don't wake up. It's a rare phenomenon for me to wake up before noon, let alone 10 in the morning. I always feel guilty about waking up late, so I've been setting alarms for myself recently, but nothing is as satisfying as waking up early on your own accord. I love having time to take care of myself in the mornings, like taking time to dress and making myself breakfast. I could be a morning person if not for my terrible sleeping habits.
6. Late night car rides
I haven't quite reached the point where my parents let me go out anywhere/anytime I please, but those few moments that I'm allowed out at night are one's that I appreciate. Once, I was in Jake's car with Gurpreet, coming home from Alameda after the District Council Incentive Cruise. It was around 10-11, and the roads were considerably empty as it was a Sunday night. Leaving the city, we passed through an underwater tunnel illuminated with dull yellow lights. "Soul Meets Body" by Death Cab for Cutie came on, we opened the windows, and just savored the moment that we'd created. It was definitely an infinite moment (refer to The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Steven Chbosky). I'm notorious of being in charge of music in the car, so that night, I played music from this playlist. The car was quiet the entire hour home; I have never felt so at peace. Listen to it at night, and you'll understand.
I haven't quite reached the point where my parents let me go out anywhere/anytime I please, but those few moments that I'm allowed out at night are one's that I appreciate. Once, I was in Jake's car with Gurpreet, coming home from Alameda after the District Council Incentive Cruise. It was around 10-11, and the roads were considerably empty as it was a Sunday night. Leaving the city, we passed through an underwater tunnel illuminated with dull yellow lights. "Soul Meets Body" by Death Cab for Cutie came on, we opened the windows, and just savored the moment that we'd created. It was definitely an infinite moment (refer to The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Steven Chbosky). I'm notorious of being in charge of music in the car, so that night, I played music from this playlist. The car was quiet the entire hour home; I have never felt so at peace. Listen to it at night, and you'll understand.
7. Open fields
I've recently "gotten into" nature, and with that came an appreciation for open spaces to explore and think in. Open fields are daunting-- you never know what's hiding under the tall grass or what waits on the opposite side. It's also what makes them so appealing. The mysterious air surrounding them sends me into a more inquisitive mood, begging me to reevaluate myself. It's good to do that every once in awhile. Acknowledging your faults as well as your merits is necessary for any kind of growth to take place.
Another reason that I take such of a liking to open fields is there vastness, their ability to make you feel so small. Sometimes, when I get too self-obsessed or close-minded, big spaces remind me about just how little I am on this planet, in our solar system, in this galaxy, in this universe. It's humbling.
I've recently "gotten into" nature, and with that came an appreciation for open spaces to explore and think in. Open fields are daunting-- you never know what's hiding under the tall grass or what waits on the opposite side. It's also what makes them so appealing. The mysterious air surrounding them sends me into a more inquisitive mood, begging me to reevaluate myself. It's good to do that every once in awhile. Acknowledging your faults as well as your merits is necessary for any kind of growth to take place.
Another reason that I take such of a liking to open fields is there vastness, their ability to make you feel so small. Sometimes, when I get too self-obsessed or close-minded, big spaces remind me about just how little I am on this planet, in our solar system, in this galaxy, in this universe. It's humbling.
8. Symmetry
Life is messy, never perfect. Everything is geared towards disorder. I feel like humans made buildings alike because they found comfort in having familiar things surrounding them at all times. They created that feeling of security when seeing orderly rows and houses in a line. Nature is chaotic-- screeching animals, broken trees, hasty rivers-- it probably grew overwhelming to humans (although it's a little ironic that places like New York City exist now). There's something very satisfying about the ability to split something down the middle and having them be the same on either side. Kind of like the hearts that I used to cut out of paper by folding down the middle and cutting half of the shape, just to unfold it and see a full one. Also, symmetry makes for lovely pictures (see above).
9. Quotes
Aside from Interact and my milk tea obsession, I'm probably best known for my love of quotes. I have them posted in my room, desk, notebooks, binders, literally everywhere. I can't list a favorite, because all of them are my favorite. I love that they can motivate me more than some people can, that someone that I do not know spoke to me in a deeper way that the people in my immediate surroundings could never.
10. Hugs
Self-explanatory.
Life is messy, never perfect. Everything is geared towards disorder. I feel like humans made buildings alike because they found comfort in having familiar things surrounding them at all times. They created that feeling of security when seeing orderly rows and houses in a line. Nature is chaotic-- screeching animals, broken trees, hasty rivers-- it probably grew overwhelming to humans (although it's a little ironic that places like New York City exist now). There's something very satisfying about the ability to split something down the middle and having them be the same on either side. Kind of like the hearts that I used to cut out of paper by folding down the middle and cutting half of the shape, just to unfold it and see a full one. Also, symmetry makes for lovely pictures (see above).
9. Quotes
Aside from Interact and my milk tea obsession, I'm probably best known for my love of quotes. I have them posted in my room, desk, notebooks, binders, literally everywhere. I can't list a favorite, because all of them are my favorite. I love that they can motivate me more than some people can, that someone that I do not know spoke to me in a deeper way that the people in my immediate surroundings could never.
10. Hugs
Self-explanatory.
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