things that make me happy

i just read one of my favorite blogs by taza. she made a post about her favorite things right now. i also just watched a magical film called 'le fabuleux destin d'Amelie Poulain' (for the 50th time). after reading and watching these things, i can't help thinking about what makes me happy. here's my list so far:

ONE.
the unicyclist that rides throughout campus

TWO.
painting my nails

THREE.
getting unexpected messages from friends via facebook

FOUR.
getting unexpected notes (on my car or in my notebook) from a certain someone

FIVE.
when 'build me up buttercup' comes on the radio

SIX.
the fall breeze

i'm happy just writing this post! huzzah! what makes you happy? *cough* reading this blog *cough* JUST KIDDING! but, seriously...

birthday cakes

yesterday was my 22nd birthday. it's funny because i usually dreaaaaaad my birthdays, but something about the 22nd birthdays that makes everyone super stoked.

overall, it was a fantastic birthday. i am lucky to have such great friends and family. it's a frakin' great time to be alive.

{sister cakes}

{parent cake}

{bestfriend cake...or tart}

welcome to my head

so, i am almost done with my finals. I have to art history paper; one is due tomorrow at five (outline: CHECK) and then another one is due on wednesday at four i think :/ (have no outline. only know that my artist that i am writing on is french and very very sexy).

this past week has been super stressful for me, but i am luckily still alive (somewhat). i went and got a spray tan with my sister (don't judge me). i love her so much, even though she is soooooo indecisive when it comes to picking out plates for a baby shower. haha sar! AND it was my best friends birthday yesterday. i never get to see her because we are both super busy, so it was sooo much fun to hang out with her on her 22nd birthday.

honestly, i love my life and i am very grateful, but sometimes i feel like such a loser. i mean, i think everyone feels that way sometimes and it's ok to be a loser, but it can be hard. so whoever is reading this: it's totally ok to feel insecure and to feel that no one understands you, but YOU are the only thing that you have in this world, so love yourself for who you are. and don't let anybody change that. i'm slowly learning this for myself as well (fabulous hair? CHECK)

i hope your weekend was lovely

xoxo + frosting