these are a few of my favorite things.

trying new shampoo
getting new music, for the joy that comes along with getting familiar with new songs
the sound of your mother's voice
freedom of casting your burdens onto something bigger
hot coffee right after you pull yourself out of bed
exploring a new country, knowing you can always come home
speaking honest words
eating frozen yogurt for dinner
over using the words "I love you" to people you care for
the way your senses heighten the moment your eyes see the rolling ocean
quenching extreme thirst
letting the waves slowly splash up your body, finally letting the sea ingulf you as it's captive
laughing, really hard
how the beautiful, soft glow from candles can transform any room
pizza. from anywhere
sucking in clean air from the forrest, bringing your lungs back to life
finally pursuing something that matters to you
hugging someone that smells good
the feeling of home
letting your heart sing what it wants
taking a drive with the perfect song on
watching other people love each other, hoping one day you'll have the same
looking someone straight in the eyes, knowing exactly what they're saying without words
the smell of something baking
putting your earphones in enabling you to leave the world for a while
the way your spirit feels when you open up your bible, no matter what season your in
tropical air
the renewal that comes after crying your heart out
the way a father looks proudly at his child
writing down life dreams 
world maps
colorful cupcakes
being friends with someone who really gets you
the safety of your own bed 
smooth chapstick that tastes sweet
hot sand that burns your skin at first, and then soothes 
the feeling of realizing you can make it on you own, with just you and jesus
dancing like a crazy person 
thinking over the day ahead, as the steam from the hot shower rises
the vulnerability of making new friends
dresses and boots
the way flowers brighten life
music that makes you smile and sway
moments in life that truly take your breath away