Today's song: Don't Let It Break Your Heart by Coldplay
Today, I'm trying to teach myself a lesson in how to appreciate the little things. It all started when I was out for my now daily run. I was looping around one of the many culs de sac in my neighborhood, when off in the distance I could see a boy playing basketball. As I got closer, I noticed that this boy just so happened to be shirtless. And gorgeous. I mean, tall, gleaming with sweat, mussy hair from being outside...perfect. I was feeling pretty confident with my choice of running outfit that day and I didn't think at that point that my hair looked too shabby. So I circled around the cul de sac and was now facing this fine young man. Rihanna was pumping through my head phones and into my head, boosting my confidence and making me feel...almost...sexy? Thus, I decided I would boldly "flash him a smile" as they say in Cosmopolitan magazine...which yes, is my guilty pleasure. I usually don't do this kind of thing because I'm a pretty shy girl and try to avoid eye contact with strangers most of the time. Back to the story, I was about to get to his driveway and I did it! I flashed him my best smile and wiped the sweat from my forehead (hot, I know right?). And guess what happened?! He flashed ME a smile and waved! I know it may sound silly or like I'm an attention seeking whore (which I promise you I'm not) but it was just what I needed to boost my confidence a little from yesterday. I don't even know this guy...not his name, not his age - nothing. And that's what was so perfect about it. It was just a few-seconds moment between two strangers but it was precisely what I needed.
Then while in the shower, I realized that I have a slight tan line beginning to show where my tank top stops and the skin on my arms starts showing. I never get too tan so I was pretty excited. I'm off to see a movie tonight with my sister and Dad which isn't all that exciting but it'll be nice to get out of the house. I also found a bottle of nail polish that I've been missing for about half a year now and it's the most perfect shade of summer red! I even got to talk to my best friend for a little bit this afternoon. She's studying abroad so I don't get the chance to talk to her all that often so when I do, it's wonderful and makes my day. I have a God-sent cup of ice water sitting next to me and I'm listening to my favorite band and keeping up with my blog like I said I would. I'm content. Even if it's just those tiny things...they're making my day.
Thanks for reading :)
Love,
Rachel
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