Just Say No to Drugs. Get High on Life.

I'm taking a tip from one of my favorite married couples, Lindsey and Blake, and writing a post about my natural highs -- the things that get me excited about life. I don't know how long the list will be, and I'm sure I'll forget something, but here are the ones I can think of off the top of my head. They're in no particular order.

1. Baking really late at night.
2. Night-driving to or from the airport.
3. Reading.
4. Playing with my nieces and nephew.
5. Getting tight hugs from little kids.
6. Making a child smile.
7. Watching Lexi dance.
8. Throwing parties for friends.
9. Listening to someone tell a very personal story or belief.
10. Studying when I don't have to.
11. Writing analytical prose.
12. Editing.
13. Painting interior walls.
14. Christmas Eve when my whole family is around.
15. Watching a really good movie.
16. Listening to Motown or '70's rock.
17. Thinking about my future kids and the things I plan on doing with them.
18. Making other people feel important and special.
19. Good hugs from boyfriends. ;)
20. Being able to answer a question at work or add something of value to a work-related discussion.
21. Debating.
22. Witnessing an act of kindness.
23. Seeing people I love.
24. Learning of a couple's engagement or celebrating a marriage.
25. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
26. Delicious food.
27. Feeling rested.
28. Learning about a new discovery or invention in medical technology.
29. Good art.
30. Watching people create things.

I'll end there. I tried to keep the list to real, true natural highs, not just things that make me happy or bring me joy. I wanted to list things that make me excited about living on this earth at this time. These are the things that make me want to do something good, to be a better someone.

What say you, readers? What gets you all fired up about life?


Thing I'm thankful for: quiet time.