Last Wednesday was Earth Day, and I don't think I've taken note of Earth Day since the third grade...you know, that time in your life when you involuntarily celebrated all the obscure days for the sake of education. So in order to make up for my neglecting to observe Earth Day for the past several years, I decided to tribute it with a things I like post. Thus, the things I like this week are mildly earth day themed. Don't overthink it.
Without further ado...
I present to you...
The things I like: Earth Day edition.
1. My globe necklace
This necklace rings like a bell. It's my theory that a fairy lives inside it, she feeds on sunshine and the hugs of others, but gets angry when you shake her.
When I started to go to college I soon found that I had a lot of dead time between classes, and this little necklace was found on one of the many adventures I went on during such a slot of dead time. Claremore has, like, a buzzillion antique stores. So, obviously, I had to explore all of them. I found this treasure for only $5... Which admittedly is probably more than I would typically spend on used jewelry, but I loved it, so a purchase was indeed made. I never travel with out it, and it's always my go to necklace.
I totally broke it on earth day... Which was a bit coincidental. Nothing a little glue can't fix. (Insert a joke about continental drift here)
2. Sunny Saturdays
Killing some time with some coffee, and....uhhh.... Working on this blog post. Awkward.
I spent the majority of my Saturday outdoors. I was doing a bunch of things, but truth be told, even if I wasn't doing things I would have gotten my hammock out and chilled all day. The weather was beyond perfect.
3. When a puppy loves you
I have this precious friend, and her name is Sarah. She is quite possibly one of my favorite people on the planet. Sarah rescued a puppy this past week and is now trying to find a new home for this sweet girl named Susie. We were all sitting on the ground outside, the puppy snuggled up in Sarah's lap, minutes from a puppy nap when Susie gets up and plops down in mine. My heart was warmed.
I know you paused your scrolling to look at this precious face. Don't try to deny it.
4. The relaxation of a good nature walk
It has been far too long since I've had a good nature walk. It will happen soon, don't you worry. You should take one too, get off that couch and out of that computer chair, leave your phone in the car and go look at some pretty trees, and clouds, and flowers, and birds, and.... Just go, okay?
5. Mylar thermal emergency blankets
Xtreme prom has got my brain whirling with ideas of what I could do with this stuff.
6. Pineapples with friends
I think I'm always going to do this... So you should just get used to it.
Do to some miscommunication, a little laziness on my part, and poorly timed fruit cravings, I didn't get to eat any of my last pineapple. I was crushed. Pun intended. After telling my tales of the slight woe I had experienced I came to Owasso and was greeted by pineapple MK II. I was probably a little more excited than one should normally get about fruit. The next day I hung out with some friends and watched some movies, the pineapple was brought. We ate it, and it was delicious. It was indeed everything I wanted in a pineapple. Even though I had to google how to cut it, life skill: learned. Also special thanks to Kevin for giving me a pineapple, and special thanks to the lovely ladies who shared it with me.
7. My plants
I'm not really sure if I have a green thumb or not...but I can keep a plant alive. Or at least my track record for keeping plants alive is good (it's not so great for hermit crabs and fish, but we won't talk about that. RIP David Bowie.). However, I really think it's all do to the fact that I can't finish a glass of water without getting distracted... so my plants get my leftovers. I have 3 plants in my window, a Christmas cactus (that always blooms on thanksgiving), a wondering Jew (that I grew from a leaf I disected in my intro to biology class), and an avocado tree (given to me by one of my teachers at RSU. Her name is Anh-Thuy, so the tree's name is Anh-Tree). I'm trying to plant the top of pineapple MK II, we'll see how that goes, I'll keep you updated on that one.
8. When you end up driving into the sunset/a really cool cloud formation
I drove from Catoosa to Tulsa, Tulsa to Owasso, Owasso to Claremore, Claremore to Collinsville, Collinsville back home to Catoosa last Thursday. The Claremore to Collinsville trip is when I caught the beginning of the sunset. But also sorry for all the driving places, earth.
I drive a lot, which is not good for the earth. I'll own that one. I will admit to you that driving long distances is, reluctantly, one of my favorite things. Something that makes driving a long distance even better is driving into the sunrise or the sunset. I mean, it's quite obvious to the why of it, but I'll say it anyway, it's beautiful no matter where you are. Also clouds can be pretty anytime of day, so if you're lucky enough to catch one of the millions of lovely displays that can happen on any given day take a minute to enjoy it.
9. The smell of freshly cut grass
My dad started mowing the lawn this week. It always reminds me of spending all day climbing trees, riding bikes, playing in the dirt, or day dreaming about building forts outside with my brother during the summer.
10. The occasional birds eye view
I really like it when you view something mundane from a new perspective. Kind of like when you have been in a certain environment for a long time and then the occasion arises when you have to stand on a table and you see the entire room from a new perspective...I know the lamest things are interesting to me. Anyway, I got to go to the top of the Williams building in Tulsa about a month ago, and it was seriously one of the coolest things I have gotten to do in a while.
Thanks for stoping by and reading things. Now go plant a tree... or recycle... or save an animal or something. Happy Earth Day!