Little Things

Sometimes I wonder if someone I know will stumble upon this blog and all my random thoughts. I don't really care much about their reaction, it would just be weird.

So lately I've been really depressed. We've been having disasterous floods, literally, and it's really depressing to see so much just completely ruined. It's a cruel reminder that no matter what we do mother nature will always have the upper hand. It's just terrible to see my city and Cedar Rapids (1/2 hour north of us) under water like this. Luckily we live a good four miles from the flooding. The only impact it's had on my directly is that there is only one way to get to work as the two main roads through Iowa City/Coralville are closed, oh and the constant fear that we will be without water and electricity for an extended period of time in the middle of an Iowa summer. The good news is that the Iowa River crested and things will slowly return to normal, or as normal as they can be after being able to drive a boat down the main street in Coralville.

The whole point of the preface is that I am depressed and need to remind myself of the little things that really make life great. So I will make an indefinite list.
1. Running + Kate Nash/Pearl Jam. Really, nothing in life can beat this. Especially around the pond behind our apartment complex. It's an amazing feeling to be outside in nature and just running. It's wonderful, it's just me.
2. Running Water. This is one of those amazing things you don't realize is amazing until you don't have it or are very close to losing it. It's amazing that I can take a shower!
3. Slow Days at work. Nothing beats the bonding time with other people in my section as we have extended periods of time between calls. It really makes my job not so bad at all. I have a lot of fun with the people that I work with when I'm not getting yelled at on the phone!
4. Funky necklaces. I love weird necklaces so much that I am now that girl at work. The one with the weird clothes and accessories. I just love funky stuff.
5. I know this isn't a little thing, but being a mutually caring relationship. After a year and a half there aren't many surprises left but I do find myself caring about Matt more and more each day.
6. Waking up early and laying in bed. I love waking up around 6 AM and laying there for awhile and just soaking in the sunlight (we have a giant window in our room). I also love getting up at this time and running or rollerblading (yes, I still rollerblade.)
7. Dogs. My parents have a fox terrier and he just makes me realize how amazing dogs are. Dogs are so cool, they're so intuitive. So amazing, so clever. I really love smart dogs that are responsive to people. Even though my dog is a jerk and won't fetch and runs away with the toys.
8. My Brother. This is another thing that I wouldn't really classify as little, but my brother is awesome. He's crazy sometimes, and sometimes I really do worry about his safety. But I don't really know anyone else that I get along with as well. He's just a really chill person. It must have been because I picked on him so much as a child.

That concludes my list for tonight. I feel much better now.