seven things that make me happy-
the ocean... 'ye waves that o'er the interminable ocean wreathe your crisped smiles'
-aeschylus

freedom... swimming beneath a soup of stars, howling in the wind, dancing barefoot on the wild grass

tea... there is a great deal of poetry and fine sentiment in a chest of tea.
-ralph waldo emerson

love... the sweet wine of life

photography... the capturing of an emotion, a dream, a fleeting moment in a tangible image

friendship... that beautiful moment when you find someone with the same words written on their soul as you 

books... 'a book is the only place in which you can examine a fragile thought without breaking it, or explore an explosive idea without fear it will go off in your face. It is one of the few havens remaining where a man's mind can get both provocation and privacy.'
-edward P. morgan
thank you tywo for the Seven Colors award! i've never gotten one, so this was like receiving an unexpected tissue-paper gift...
i would like to pass this award onto these enchanting bloggers... i look forward to seeing what their seven are ♥