Here's something you should know about me: I really like being happy. "Of course you do, Neda, everyone does!" you might say. But I mean it. I don't think there's any greater feeling in the world than pure, unadulterated joy. And sometimes, I do whatever I can to feel that way. Including loving too much. To quote Leslie Knope, "If I seem too passionate, it's because I care. If I come on strong, it's because I feel strongly." So, last week, I took a bit of a turn for the worse. I don't necessarily know why, but I felt very alone and incredibly uncomfortable in my own skin. Luckily, with a little help from a friend, I was able to pull myself out of this funk. But it just was no fun at all. Then this week happened.
I was riding the public bus home today (yes, I need a car) and as I was getting ready to get off, the bus driver looked at me in the rear view mirror and said, "You know, you look really happy. You must have had a good day." I hadn't really thought about it, but I did have a good day. In fact, I had a really good week.
So without further ado, here is Neda's list of things that made her happy this week.
1. This video. Apparently there are still some of you crazies who haven't seen it yet, so friggin watch it already. I've showed it to about 10 people and the absolute best part is watching/hearing their reactions. (Sidenote: You should also really watch this reaction video made by the lovely Raven, because of reasons.)
2. Abbi's hilariously entertaining live-tweet of Fifty Shades of Grey and Marci's gloriously unparalleled live-tweet of Titanic 3D. They were both epic and I'm really sorry for you if you missed out.
3. This video. I shared it in my last post about feminism as well, but it made me immensely happy, so I'm adding it here too. #yolo
4. The many new friends I have made this week (including Kate, Marci, Asmaa, and SJ). You guys are fantastic and I can't believe we didn't know each other before. It's been a downright joy getting to know you guys and I know that we are all becoming fast friends.
5. This interview, in which my hero/idol/goddess/queen/role model/everything Amy Poehler talks about Parks and Rec, as well as Tumblr. I won't lie to you, I squealed.
6. Of Monsters and Men. Y'all, if you haven't heard of this band yet, I strongly suggest giving them a listen. I am not a huge music fan, and I'm most definitely not into a whole lot of alternative stuff. But. This band is different. I have listened to every song on the album and contrary to my usual taste, I don't dislike a single song on it. Every single one is wonderful. I can't really explain why I love them... just listen and you'll get it.
**"Little Talks" seems to be their most popular song so that's the one I posted, but I also highly recommend "King and Lionheart", "Lakehouse", "Mountain Sound", and "Six Weeks".
7. Last but not least, my great friends. This has mostly been such a great week for me mostly because I've been just talking to you guys and bonding with you. You all mean a lot to me, I hope you know that. And the root of my happiness undoubtedly comes from you guys. So Annie, Abbi, Leila, Raven, Laney, Hannah, Kat, Sarah, Kate (both of you), Sasha, and all my other incredible friends: You guys are the best. I love you.
My happiness is based on my surroundings. And my surroundings this week were downright delightful. I know I won't always feel like this, and there will probably be times that I end up feeling like I did last week. But I know that as long as I have good friends, my family, and my TV shows, I'm really gonna be okay.
What made you happy this week? :)
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