Lovely Things
Final blog! It’s been nice. I was in a crisis since I didn’t have a solid idea of what to write about and currently, it’s 11:14. So I decided to write about things I love. This is kind of a stretch because none of these are that sentimental.
The stars. I’ve always loved the stars. I wanted to be an astronomer when I was younger but ever since I took physics in sophomore year I scrapped that dream. It’s always fascinating how there’s an entire universe out there. Something I discovered when I went stargazing with Kathryn a while back is that I cannot see half the stars because of how bad my eyesight is. But I think the stars are really pretty.
Buying new books. I never actually read these books but buying books always made me really excited.
Rocks. Smooth rocks are the best.
Lights. I was so disappointed when we stopped decorating Christmas trees because I wouldn’t be able to play with the pretty lights. If I could, I’d take a stroll down the city streets because it’s so much prettier at night with all the billboards and shop lights.
Peoples’ laugh. This one’s corny but I love hearing laughing. It makes me feel better to know that those around me are happy and that I’m able to be in an environment where people are comfortable. I love making people laugh but I don’t consider myself a funny person but my favorite moments are laughing until we can’t breathe.
Games. I grew up playing games with my brother and it’s still a good connection that we share even though we don’t live together anymore.
A NICE PILLOW. I love pillows. If I could I’d have like six on my bed. It’s so comfortable!
The gym! That’s a lie sorry Ashley. If I wasn’t so lazy I think I would frequent.
The ocean. I’m actually terrified of water for some reason. At least dunking my head. But I mostly just enjoy looking at the water because it’s so calming just staring at the horizon.
Stuffed animals. I’ve had my fair share of stuffed animals. So far right now my favorites are these three little stuffed animals my mom got from Taiwan. There is a seal, a dolphin, and a cat. The cat’s really ugly but I always cherish the stuff my mom gifts me.
Moneyyy. Money does buy happiness.
Shoes. I have a solid collection of shoes but it’s all pretty basic. Last year a way I coped was just running my parent’s wallets for new shoes.
Long hair. My dad always complains about how my hair is all over the place like on the floor, in the sink, and everywhere. I don’t know I like having long hair so much but it’s a way I can control and express myself.
Pictures! I take an ungodly amount of pictures. Currently, I have 10,000 photos but I just have an issue with spamming photos and not deleting them. I’m a little upset that my parents lost a lot of my baby photos because I wanted to see what we looked like as a family when I was a baby. Others might find it annoying how much I take photos but in a sense, I want to be able to save the moment and have memories.
Long car drives. This is always the most fun to do especially at night. Music blasting and windows down are the most ideal. I always feel so free with others and that it’s just a moment of actually living life as a teen.
Flowers. Unfortunately, I’ve never received flowers but seeing flowers on the roads and people exchanging flowers is always so wholesome. My personal favorites I think are peonies. 
Friends! I’m glad that I have friends I’m able to confide in and talk to. I’m glad I have friends that will put up with my terrible ideas or go along with random plans that I want to do and have fun.
Food. Food is a big part of my life because I grew up in a restaurant and a love language my mom is giving me food. It was a pretty big part of my personal statement because I’ve adopted that form of love for others because I like baking for others and cooking.
I thought this list would have been a lot easier to make but There’s a lot I’m missing and for the past couple of years, I’ve been trying to find things that make me happy whether it be inanimate objects or people. Thanks for a good year!
Hi Jessica! Let me start by saying thank you for your very last blog post (and congratulations, we did it!!!). I love getting to see how you view all the little things in life, and letting yourself see the small things that bring you happiness in your day to day life. There’s something so sweet and genuine seeing others romanticize the little things in life. I think, for me personally, when I feel awful, I wallow in it. I won’t let myself see the better things around me, even the small things that would slowly make me feel better. For me, I love the rain and the sky and the moon. There’s something so nice about looking into the sky at night and seeing the big, bright, round moon. Also, you are so real for talking about the ocean, because I one hundred percent agree. I love the ocean, I think it’s beautiful, but big and dark and deep water TERRIFIES me. I hate it. Also also, I don’t know about you, but I’m not a pillow girl, I’m a stuffed animal girl. I genuinely cannot sleep without this one fat stuffed cat (Wellington the cat) but there’s something so nice about being surrounded by them when I sleep. Jessica, thank you SO SO much for your last blog post, and I truly hope you have a wonderful rest of your semester. Thank you!! 🙂
Hi Jessica!
I really relate with what you said about loving the stars. Everytime I look at the stars, I am reminded that we are a part of something so much bigger. Our Earth is so tiny in the grand scheme of things and it kind of calms me and grounds me because it reminds me that nothing really matter and I should just try to enjoy my life and not take anything too seriously. I also wanted to be an astronomer when I was growing up. More specifically, I wanted to be an astronaut because I really wanted to see the planets and the stars… and to be one of the few people in the world who can say they went to space. I guess I was going for the coolness and the clout. Even though I cannot swim, I also really like the ocean. The ocean also reminds me that the world is much bigger than we imagine and it brings this certain sense of calm onto me. It prevents me from overthinking and shows me there is no point of stress. Your blog was really cute and positive and it was the best way for you to end this blog journey! I loved reading all of your blogs!
Hi Jessica! I was excited to read your blog and think it is wholesome that when you were in a crisis and didn’t know what to write about, you chose to write about things you love. I love stars as well! Especially trying to find constellations on warm summer nights. I always have a pile of books by my bed that I just bought. What are some books that you bought recently? Smooth rocks, and then swimming them on a lake! I really love ambient lighting. When I get older, my house will only have ambient lights. It is lovely to hear different people’s laughs. Fresh fluffy pillows are maybe one of the best things ever. The gym feels so nice! Although I prefer to woot outside when it is warm outside. Food is also a love langage in my family so I am glad that you added that in her as well. What is your favorite type of flower? This was a very nice last blog and made me feel really warm inside one this Thursday at 9:36 AM. I made a list of all of the things Involved one day and sometimes I look back at it, something I notice is that many of these things are simple everyday things. I love that.
Hi Jessica! I thought that your blog was really lovely and cute to read. I’ve recently gotten into the habit of logging the little things that make me happy in my Notes app, and I think it’s made me appreciate life just a little bit more.
I also totally share your love of stars. One day, I want to go to a park that’s far away from the city to see the stars. I have a bunch of sticky glow stars on my ceiling in the orientation of the zodiacs of my friends and family.
It also made me really sad to read that you stopped decorating a Christmas tree. I hope that in college you’re able to get a tiny one and decorate it on your dorm. I also love little lights, they always make me feel cozy.
I also share your love of pillows!! I actually haven’t met anyone who also has like 6+ pillows on their bed, so I’m glad we’re on the same wave with that.
Lastly, I really love your love for pictures. I feel like pictures are such a good way to feel like you’re fully reliving the past. You take really cute candids of people, and it makes me really wish I could capture moments the same way.