My happy place...

As a little girl, I was always in a world of my own. I liked going back to my room and playing with my toys all by myself. My imaginary world was whatever I wanted it to be. A bright colorful place where anything and everything was possible. I always thought at some point I would grow out of my daydreams, but I never did. I may not daydream as much as I did as a child, but I still get caught up in my imagination everyday. When I'm becoming overwhelmed by life I just grab my ipod and go to my happy place. I have two different happy places I go depending on the mood, both involve a whole lot of music.

I put my ear buds in and the first place I imagine comes into view..I'm driving in a classic red convertible along the California coastline blaring a daydreaming medley like the one below. I really think Adam Young (aka Owl City) could be my daydreaming soul mate. He has an amazing way of describing my imaginations perfectly.


I put my ear buds in again and my second place is coming into view. I'm sitting on the beach as the sunsets, listening to the waves and slowing watching the stars come out one by one. Its in those moments I realize how much God truly loves me. He gave us such a beautiful world to enjoy. Its like with the sound of every wave I hear...'Now, do you realize how much I love you?'. But unlike my joyride, this time I'm not alone. I'm sitting next to someone who's faceless but I know who loves me, arms leaked in complete silence we listen to the waves while gazing at the stars. As I lean against him, arms entwined I suddenly hear in the background the below song...hey, it's my happy place so random music can start playing if I want. After all, it wouldn't be my place happy without it. :-)

WHAT? Did you think it was going to be a cheesy romantic song? No, remember this is my peaceful calm happy place. There is nothing more comforting then sitting with someone in complete silence and it not be awkward. Those kind of peaceful moments are priceless.....so I hope I never grow out of daydreaming. Its a way to get outside of your head and regroup for the realities of life. The real world can be a harsh place to deal with, but imagination coupled with amazing music can make it bearable. Reality is a lovely place, but I wouldn't want to live there. :-)