Life, the universe, and everything

So! Life is going on slowly but surely. And I'm kind of in this weird limbo state. I haven't found a job yet...still applying at everywhere that doesn't seem like they're hiring. So I'm not sure what I'm going to do other than pray and hope. And I've been doing plenty of both. So here's to me earning a living so I can support my wife.

It's raining. Sigh. It was so pretty last week! It was awesome. I don't mind the rain at all. I love it actually. I've just been in a sunny mood lately and it hasn't been sunny. Lame? I thought so too. Why doesn't everything revolve around me? Something I'll have to look into later. This needs to get fixed.

My mom has been in South Carolina for a week. I've been the designated mother. You know, like cooking dinner for us and all. Becky is excited because this means that I can at least decently follow a recipe. Michael isn't because I have to leave at 4:30 or so when I'm over with him haha. She comes home tomorrow evening though so my family will finally get real food on Thursday. I'm sure they're curbing their enthusiasm for my sake.

Two and a half weeks! Until Becky comes. I'm worried that if I do get a job I may have to work on the 23...that's the day we get our engagement photos taken. And eating lunch at the country club. I'm kind of required. We'll see. I'm just excited I get to see her again.

Well...I don't know what else to say I'm just dropping an update on my life. I haven't had much material to write about lately...you'd think that me being home alone a ton would spark some interesting thought processes in my head. Apparently not. Sorry. But to end, I'll leave a list of ten things that make me terribly, unfailingly happy. I'm trying to be more positive. So let's see if I can make something up!

ps this is in no order
1. Holding Becky in my arms (cuddling, hugging, etc)
2. Acoustic guitars
3. The smell of new books
4. The feeling of the inside of a new sweatshirt
5. Holding hands
6. A slight breeze in the park or beach on a warm day
7. Watching a thunderstorm from a covered porch
8. The words "I love you"
9. Singing. Loud, soft, to sleep, whatever. But I get embarrassed singing for people.
10. Grass in my toes

Simple things. That's what life is really all about. Too many people go looking for the next sensation to blow them away and make them feel alive. Too often they're forgetting that the things that make us feel alive are the everyday, the mundane. These are the moments that define our experience. Big things are nice and fun and adventurous sure, but the simple and ordinary are really what we should focus on. All of these things are made for our use and enjoyment (see D&C. Section 88 or something. Actually probably more like 59. Just use the index). How can you not feel alive while you're leaning into the wind on a chilly morning? What more do you need than the feeling of rain on your face as you lay on the asphalt? The sun on your back. This is what we need to focus on. The more we focus on the simple things the better our lives will become. I'm a firm believer of this. Anyway. Have a great day everyone. You're awesome. Without you this life would be so much harder.