the sound of someone speaking a different language, traditions, the sound of heels when you’re walking on concrete, that cup off hot cocoa on a cold winter night, fireplaces, Christmas trees, fuzzy socks, birkenstocks, pine tree scent, late nights out, singing to that one song that all your best friends know every word to, independence, feeling content alone, hard work outs, confidence, wearing your favorite outfit, good hair days, loving yourself, the feeling you have when you know you are loved, crushes, kisses, hugs, hand holding, slow dancing, early morning cuddles, the first day you can break out your summer shorts, vacations, traveling, meeting new people, seeing new cultures, wanderlust, curiosity, plane rides, being maybe a little too rebellious, breaking curfew, having one too many drinks, laughing, coming home from college, cuddling with your pup, seeing old friends, being back in a small town, small town diners, small town hospitality, hanging out with mom, nights in with the parents, working hard, getting the grades you wanted, helping others, being a nursing assistant, having a second non-biological family, having a building full of non-biological grandparents, having a dementia resident recognize you, your favorite resident crying tears of joy when they see your back from college, stories from when the elderly were young, lessons, knowing you are helping people do things they can no longer do for themselves, getting through to a resident, that special connection you can acquire with others, watching movies all day in your pajamas with the person you love, laughing on late nights and early mornings with your best friends, looking at the person you love, driving alone blasting your favorite song, your day off, late night pancakes, dancing around the kitchen with someone you love, wine nights, honestly, baking cookies, writing, taking photos of someone who is genuinely happy, seeing your loved ones happy, seeing your loved ones succeed, getting lost in a good book, discovering a new song, music festivals, babies, the elderly, the moment when you realize you have met “the one”, dresses, heels, red lipstick, craving the presence of another person, risky texts, spontaneous, road trips, long car rides, hot showers, learning new things, meeting people who have lived, puppies, purity, finding yourself, laying in bed after a long day, genuine acts of kindness, concerts, arenas, camp grounds, hiking, skinny dipping, tan skin, bonfires, busch lights, country music, flowers, tattoos, adventures, poetry, art, loving others, caring for others, faith, wisdom, intelligence, kindness, passion, honor.