Sep 15, 2005 18:49
Okay, I guess I gotta list 10 things that make me happy and why (or is the and part of it?)
1. Mountainboarding: I love being able to see something that looks like it'd be fun to snowboard down and be able to go do it without having to wait for snow. There's also something about the wrecks (as few and far between as they may be sometimes) that's always fun.
2. Backpacking: Hiking just feels good, and when you can stay out miles away from the nearest road, sometimes from the nearest person it's a real calming feeling.
3. Kayaking (whitewater): When you first pass the point of no return above a tough rapid it's a huge rush knowing that whatever happens you have to keep going. Getting to the bottom upright is a huge feeling of accomplishment, while taking a big swim leaves you shaking with adrenaline.
4. Whitewater Rafting: No matter what the river, it's fun being at the guide stick. It also doesn't hurt to get paid for doing something you'd do for free.
5. Campfires: It's hard to beat sitting around a glowing campfire with a good beer and friends after a long day of paddling, hiking, mountainboarding, or just about anything in the outdoors.
6. Playing My Bass: The bass has become my most versatile instrument, I can just as easily rock out with mach speed walking basslines as I can relax with more mellow riffs. Whatever mood I'm in the bass fits it and makes everything better.
7. Singing While I Drive: Yeah, that's right, I'm that dork you see rocking the fuck out as I cruise down the freeway. Try it sometime, you might like it.
8. Playing Guitar: While I may be more skilled on bass than guitar now, I can still rock out a lot harder on the guitar. When I need to let something out, that's what I turn to.
9. Playing in a Band: I will always say that there is no rush that can compare to playing in a rock and roll band. If somebody could bottle up that feeling and sell it they would be a very wealthy person, at least until the government banned it and jailed them for 30 or 40 years while letting some murderer out early.
10. Cuddling: Yes, I'll say it, during all that time I spent single (after spending almost 4 years straight in relationships, only a month or two break in between those) the one thing I missed most was sleeping cuddled up to someone.
hmm, I guess I have to tag the next 6 people now. Since all of you have been keeping this in our little circle of lacey/olympia friends I'm gonna break away and let it loose.
Filthy, Christina, Kyle, Julianne, Greg, and Cassie, what makes you happy?