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Natural Highs
Hanging out with friends, drinking, and having a blast. Saying,
"Sup" to a homie and them telling you to bite them, and then you beating
them down in front of your friends. Sup? Falling in love. Having
your 2:00 class cancelled on a beautiful day. Laughing so hard your face
hurts. Watching a child do something for the first time after you
taught them. A great idea. A scholarship. A hot shower.
No line at the book return. A hug. A special glance.
Acting in the theater. Tailgating on a warm Saturday. Clean
sheets. Getting mail. Walking your dog. Love. Listening
to your walkman. Falling asleep in the sun on a cool day. Taking
a drive on a pretty road. Hugging a big teddy bear. Playing
miniature golf. Getting a strike in bowling. Catching your
soap on a Friday. Working on a successful project with a good friend.
Going out to dinner. Getting an "A" on a paper. Going out on
a Saturday night, coming home sober and having had a great time.
Going dancing. Not getting carded. Listening to loud music.
Lying in bed listening to the rain outside. Walking out of your last
final. Finding the sweater you want is on sale for half price.
A chocolate milkshake. Getting a good grade. Oreo ice cream.
Finding out there is no final in a hard class. Getting accepted to a program
abroad. A long distance phone call. Birthday cakes. Going
to the movies. Your favorite lunch. Getting invited to a dance.
Being a senior. Clean laundry. Not having an 8:00 class.
A bubble bath. Giggling. Holding someone you love in front
of fireplace. Being in love. Whitewater rafting.
A ski trip. Seeing someone you love do something outstanding.
Making the winning score. rollercoasters. Spring Break. A Saturday
shopping trip with a good friend. Being told you did an excellent job by
your peers. Going home for Thanksgiving break. Chocolate chip
cookies. A care package. Seeing the Grand Canyon. Sliding
down a waterslide. Taking a walk singing Christmas carols.
Sledding during a fresh snowfall. Hearing a song that reminds you
of someone you love. Running your best time. Watching a beautiful
sunset. Hugging your mom or dad. Being yourself. Holding
a kitten. When your boss says "Perfect". When your dog jumps
around because he is happy to see you. When a friend says "You're
someone special." A clear day at the beach. Pay day.
An unexpected present. Knowing someone really understands.
A surprise visit from a friend. Seeing a shooting star. Fresh
flowers. A special smile. Finding quarters for your laundry.
Solving a problem. Eating. Laughing at yourself. Watching a
candle burn. Saying "I love you". Slam Dunk 360 degrees. Being the
ACC champs. Midnight phone calls that last for hours. Driving
in the rain. Walking in downtown Buenos Aires in the Spring.
Sex on the beach. Walking barefoot in the sand. snowboarding/skiing
on a beautiful day. Scoring a goal in a game. Dancing with
a beautiful man. Sleeping in the arms of someone that you love. Singing
cheesy songs with your friends. Marshmallows over campfires. Crying
in the rain. Camping in the mountains. Resting after hiking all day.
Hugging your daddy. Watching the sun rise over the river after dancing
all night. Taking off high heels. Walking barefoot on wet grass.
Running through the sprinklers. Building a fire on the beach with your
friends. Screaming at a fan-filled game of "futbol" ( the real football).
laughing for absolutely no reason at all. Having someone tell you that
you're beautiful. Getting all hot and sweaty and then diving into a cold
mountain lake. Sleeping naked in silk sheets. Listening to the sound
of waves crashing on a beach. Taking off your ski boots after a days skiing.
Knitting. Blowing bubbles. Knowing that some very special people
think that you are special too. Catching a snowflake on your tongue. Screaming
in the middle of a field at the top of your lungs. Receiving a standing
ovation. Lemonade on a summer afternoon. Laughing at an inside
joke. Falling asleep on the beach. Falling asleep next to someone
you love and knowing that when you wake up, they'll still be there. Getting
money from your parents without asking for it. Getting the perfect schedule
on your first try. Making up after a fight. Having something you planned
turn out the way you wanted it to. Being surprised. Making a new friend.
Hearing from an old friend you haven't spoken to in a long time.
Moving into your own apartment. Telling secrets. Making someone else
happy. Feeling content. Unconditional love. Knowing that no matter
what, you'll be all right. Getting your first paycheck. Being picked for
a job over 10 other people. Winning an election. Long and lazy days.
Sleeping until noon. Going to a game and watching your team win.
Dressing up and knowing that you look good. Arriving at your destination
after a long drive. Buying something new. Cuddling. Sleeping with
a stuffed animal. Sunny Friday afternoons. Fun-Filled weekends spent with
someone you love. Having a best friend forever and ever! Leaving
your psycho roomate after one hell of a year. Your first kiss. Sunsets.
Sunrises. Coming home to ten messages on your machine that are all for
you. First day of camp. Noticing what an absolute beautiful day it is.