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i've been realizing more and more lately that i've been attempting to surround myself with things that remind me of places or times in my life where things felt... for lack of a better word... good. so far, the best, warmest feelings come from watching the movie "away we go." when i first saw it, i didn't know yet that i hated my job. i wasn't very happy where i was living. but something about that movie pushed through all that shit, and it hit me hard.

another round comes with the movie "rent." first saw it in seattle with my uncles, after having heard from friends in college that i must see it. had an amazing night with my best friend that we will remember forever when we tried to see it again. for a person who has usually admitted to hating musicals, this one hit home, and it hit hard. i'm watching it as i type this, and each and every time collins and angel sing together, run down the street, embrace, kiss, smile at or because of each other... well, i realize what i want out of life.

another thing that brings on these feelings is burning my vanilla cupcake candle every day, from the time i get home from work to the time i go to bed. i don't know why it works, but i'm just glad that it does. lastly, that first sip of coffee each morning... well, it always does the trick.