the happy list // things to do when you're upset

♥ Call a friend.  Don't text, Facebook or use Twitter this time.  Reach out and touch someone.

♥ Sing really loud.  At the top of your lungs.  In your car, in public, at home, just do it!

♥ Take a lesson from Elonzo.  You should write a letter to a friend.  Use a stamp and everything.

♥ Watch a marathon of your favorite show.  For me, that's Gilmore Girls, what's it for you?

♥ Take a bubble bath.  Breathe in deep, sink in and relax.

♥ Go see a band you love.  Bonus points for a band with great energy, like Man Man.

♥ Listen to your favorite album.  All day if you must.  I listened to I and Love and You all day yesterday.  Great results.  ;)

♥ Change your ringtone to a friend's infectious laughter.  For me, that person is Zac McBee.

♥ Hug your friends.  

♥ Do something fun with your hair.  You can always undo it later if you want.

♥ Plan a party with a ridiculous theme.  Enjoy every last detail.

♥ Pick up an instrument.  Whether you can play it or not, have fun with it.  Ukeleles are awesome for that.

♥ Watch an old movie.  Preferably in black and white.  

♥ Dance around your living room.  In your undies.  Sing in your hairbrush. 

♥ Jump up and down on the bed.  You're a rebel!

♥ Plan an extravagant trip that you may or may not go on.  Learn things about a new city.

♥ Fly a kite.  Better yet, have a kite flying contest.

♥ Hula hoop yourself silly.  Listen to the Beach Boys while you do it. 

♥ Pull an Otis Redding.  Sit on the dock of the bay.  Really, anywhere near water.  There's something calming about it.

♥ Write a fan letter.  Let the person know why they inspire you/why you love them.

♥ Go to the record store.  Give yourself a limit.  $10, $20, whatever.  Find something new to you or something with positive memories.  Turn it up!

♥ Listen to Huey Lewis sing "Heart & Soul."  Clap even.  (I may or may not be saying this because I happen to be doing this at work right now!!!)

♥ Buy a new lip product.  Chapstick, lipstick, stain, gloss, balm, liner, whatever.  Pick your poison and rock it proudly.  

♥ Get a fountain drink.  Mix all your faves.  Relish it.  Name it.  Enjoy it.

♥ Dress as a character for a day.  Laugh at the reactions you get.  The more props you can utilize, the better.

♥ Grab a friend and do a photo shoot.  Props, costumes, makeup, hair, the whole shebang.  Do it up!  Make Elton John proud of you.  Laugh until your side hurts at the end result.

♥ Might as well face it you're awesome!