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  • Reaching the top of a mountain after a long, strenuous hike and taking in the fabulous view.
  • Getting tattooed.
    • It feels like getting stung by a bee and then feels hot to the touch like fresh road rash, but after it's over, you just want it to keep going.
  • Being inspired by a piece of art:
    • A musical composition, a movie, a painting, etc.
    • The heart flutter I feel during the crescendo of a piece of music I love.
  • Losing all track of time and completely immersing myself in creation.
  • Being really productive and crossing things off my to-do list.
  • Loving and being loved.
  • Participating in any extreme sport/event:
    • Sky diving, bungee jumping, etc.
  • Competitive running:
    • The gun shot and taking off in a large pack of people.
    • Spotting the finish line, mustering up this energy from out of no where, speeding up and sprinting across it.
  • The first drop in a roller coaster.
  • Traveling.
    • Exploring somewhere new. Especially somewhere outdoors/more isolated.
    • Crossing sites off of my travel life-list.
    • Taking off in a plane to a new destination.
  • Getting lost in an amazing book.
  • Making someone genuinely happy.
  • When my efforts at something are noticed and appreciated.
  • Flying on the trapeze and learning/catching a new trick.
  • Pushing my body to new physical limits.
  • Huge family gatherings at my Grandmother's in Florida, full of warmth, closeness & happiness.
dec 22 2008 ∞
feb 21 2012 +