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41 Pictures That Make My Heart Happy. (And Squirm)

Just a fun little blog. Perhaps you’ll learn something about me you never knew before. 
 
 
1. Guatemala. I mean, the colors. 
 
2. Lightening Storms. It’s like God’s firework show for us.
 
3. Tropical Vacations. The vitamin D just soaks right in. 
 
4. Old men. They have just lived so much life. Try not to smile.
 
5. Old Couples. Nothing makes my heart explode more than an old couple holding hands grocery shopping or laughing together. Cue tears.
 
6. Flip Flops. I wore one pair my whole race. My toes are just so free.
 
7. Painted toes. You’ve probably never seen my toes without nail polish. 
 
8. Sleep. Especially when I sleep like a baby. Uninterrupted and no movement.  
 
9. Christmas Music. Yeah, I’ve already started listening to it. Weeks ago. 
 
10. Smooth Legs. Specifically, I like it when my legs are smooth. 
 
11. Baking. It’s just how I show you I love you. And I enjoy loving people. 
 
12. Laughing. The kind where you cry and you can’t stop. Which usually means you know me well enough to hit my funny bone.
 
13. Prayer. Being prayed for, praying over someone, encouraging people. All the different kinds of prayer. 
 
14. Documentaries. They for sure outweigh regular movies. 
 
15. Physical Touch. From resting your hand on my shoulder to holding my pinky as we walk together. I am a fan of it all.
 
16. Football. And people who are willing to watch it with me. Specifically college. 
 
17. Cozy Kitchens. Those big cozy kitchens where everyone gathers when there’s a party. Because the kitchen is the happening place. 
 
18. Breakfast. Any time of day. Breakfast.
 
19. Christmas. Ahhhh. I just love the coziness of Christmas. 
 
20. Gifts. Specifically giving them. 
 
21. Tea. With milk and sugar please. African tea? Even better!
 
22. Clean sheets. They just smell so nice. And feel it too. 
 
23. Weddings / Love. No words explain my feelings for them. (Happy Anniversary Mere and Todd!!) 
 
24. Blankets. The more cozy the better. 
 
25. Family. 
 
26. Cheese and Crackers.
 
27. Cheese-its. Speaking of cheese and crackers….this is the best way to love me with food. 
 
28. Apple Pie. One piece for you, the rest for me. You’re welcome for sharing. 
 
29. Hands. The stories our hands could tell. 
 
30. Spring. The flowers, the warmer temperatures, the fact that winter is coming to a close. 
 
31. Shooting Stars. Because it’s something Jesus loves to bless me with seeing.
 
32. Low lit rooms. If I’m by myself, the less light the better. 
 
33. Candles. I guess it goes along with low lit rooms. But the scents too. I like seasonal candles. 
 
34. Dark Chocolate Peanut M&M’s. 
 
35. Surprises. I like being surprised. I like surprising people.
 
36. Waterfalls. This one is in Laos, where I spent my 30th birthday. 
 
37. Sunsets. 
 
38. African Children. I mean, the joy. 
 
 
39. African people in general. Same joy! 
 
40. Giraffes. They’re just so fascinating.
 
41. Road Trips. Especially with friends!!!
 
Now, some things that really make my heart squirm. My unfavorite things if you will. 
 
1. Coffee. I’ve tried it all, even the stuff they say doesn’t even taste like coffee. Oh, but it does. 
 
2. Coffee Shops. GASP. They’re too crowded, and I don’t want coffee any ways, so I won’t ever bring up the idea.
 
3. Scary movies. Why do people even watch those things?
 
4. Dressing up as someone/something I’m not. Particularly at Halloween time. 
 
5. Reading. I maybe have read 5 books cover to cover in my entire life time. The fact that there are 3 books open in this picture makes my heart squirm. 
 
6. Hot Showers. I’d much rather take a lukewarm shower. (I blame the race, and all the cold showers I took.)
 
7. To Do Lists. This might be something I’ll need if I start forgetting but I like to live life as it comes, not have a task list for the day.
 
8. Brake Lights on the Highway. Because we’re supposed to be going at least 65. It’s a highway people!!!
 
9. Brussel Sprouts. They smell. Who would want to eat those things? 
 
10. Tapping. Especially when I’m trying to concentrate on something. Stop tapping your pen, your fingers, your foot…stop!