I remember watching Cubs games like clockwork when I was little. I would sit in front of the T.V. with my Barbies and Polly Pockets (in a world divided between the two, I chose both). As soon as Sammy Sosa was up at bat, I would drop everything and stand in front of the T.V. jumping and cheering for him.

I will forever just as vividly remember the night that I watched the Chicago Cubs win the World Series. I was in my dorm room watching the game on my laptop, sprawled out on my futon, anxious, and unable to sit still. If you've seen the game or its highlights, you know that this was obviously the most stressful game to handle between the Indians' come back, the extra innings, and the rain delay. It was about 1:00 AM and I had an 8:30 AM class that morning. I had not eaten dinner. I had not finished my calculus. I was quickly downing water as I always do when I'm nervous so I really had to use the restroom but I refused to leave the computer. It was a long night and I was holding my breath every time a player moved a muscle. And then, it happened. The joy, happiness, and cheers that radiated throughout my entire residence hall was incredible. In fact, it was probably the most intoxicating rush I have ever felt. It got me thinking, have I ever felt better than I did in that moment?

In honor of the 108 years that it took to make that moment a reality, here is a list of 108 awesome feelings that still don't feel as awesome as watching Bryant throw that final ball to Rizzo.

1. Taking a sip of water and feeling it spread throughout your body when you're insanely thirsty

2. Hearing a throwback song that you haven't heard in years

3. Arriving at your vacation destination

4. Walking into an air conditioned building after sweating outside

5. Putting calamine lotion on mosquito bites

6. Getting an A when you expected a C

7. Finding out you got accepted to study abroad

8. Signing up for your college classes at midnight and getting into all of them before they fill up

9. Taking a shower after working out

10. 5 for $27

11. Watching a bath bomb fizzle into magical wonders

12. Getting $20 on a scratch-off

13. Watching Rose tell Cal that she is leaving him for Jack

14. When your favorite musician drops a new single

15. Getting the razor during a pedicure

16. Passing your driving test when you're 16

17. Going to your first R-rated movie when you turn 17

18. Buying your first lottery ticket when you turn 18

19. Getting a new memory foam pillow

20. Free food events on campus

21. When one of your parents pays for your gas

22. Seeing your best friend after a long time away at college

23. When the lights go down at a concert

24. Paying for your laptop all by yourself

25. Being complimented

26. When the drive-thru gives you an extra of something that you ordered

27. Your first tan line of the year

28. When the direct deposit drops

29. Walking into a store without knowing they're having a huge sale

30. Free shipping

31. Teaching someone that "all the lonely Starbucks lovers" is actually "got a long list of ex-lovers"

32. When someone laughs at your joke

33. Walking barefoot on the beach

34. Watching the sunset

35. The mutual nod of approval when you pass someone wearing Notre Dame apparel and you are also wearing Notre Dame apparel

36. When the first popcorn kernel pops

37. The first time you get all the lyrics to a rap correct

38. Opening a pack of new, colorful gel pens

39. When the rollercoaster reaches the top

40. When Miley and Liam got back together (am I right or am I RIGHT)

41. Your last day of high school

42. Walking across the stage at your high school graduation

43. Realizing that an impulsive decision turned out to be a good decision and not a lifelong regret

44. When a friend trusts you and only you with a secret

45. Catching a drop of ice cream right before it falls off the cone

46. When you hear a name and it no longer makes you cringe

47. Smelling fresh cut grass

48. Speaking now instead of forever holding your peace

49. Building a fort

50. When karma finally catches up to someone

51. Walking past someone who smells like Heaven

52. Hugging someone taller than you

53. Getting butterflies in your stomach

54. Finally beating a level of the game you've been playing all week

55. When you make the yellow light right before it turns red

56. Running your fingers through your hair right after a haircut

57. Taking your heels off when you get home

58. When you drop your phone and the screen doesn't crack

59. Putting on pajamas straight from the drying machine

60. Bowling a strike

61. When you reach in your wallet and find money that you forgot you had

62. When your bank account is higher than you thought it was

63. Being the first person to use a new tube of toothpaste

64. Getting your eyebrows waxed perfectly

65. Christmas morning

66. When cop lights are behind you, you pull over, and they pass you

67. The smell of the laundry aisle in the store

68. Winning hide and seek

69. When a baby wraps its little fingers around your thumb

70. Receiving a handwritten letter

71. Free wifi

72. When your friend knows your Starbucks order and brings you a drink

73. Building a hotel on Boardwalk

74. When you realize your 21st birthday is a Saturday

75. Laughing for the first time about something that hurt you

76. Committing to a college

77. Surprise gifts

78. The first decision you make for yourself as an adult

79. Finally working up the guts to end a friendship that's no longer healthy

80. Opening a new make-up palette

81. Doing the laundry at college and not calling your mom to ask for help

82. When the final bell of the school year rings

83. When turbulence stops and you realize you aren't going to die

84. Watching a couple's first dance

85. Saving yourself after you trip instead of landing on your face

86. "Do you want me to take a picture for you?"

87. When you see your food coming at the restaurant

88. When you're at a party and finally see someone you know

89. #AllTooWellAtTheGrammys

90. When your bed sheets meet your freshly shaved legs

91. When little kids make eye contact with you and smile

92. Your first time skinny dipping

93. When a puppy falls asleep on your lap

94. Making someone smile

95. "Text me when you get home so I know you got there safely"

96. When the waiter brings you a drink and says "it's on the house"

97. Seeing the ocean for the first time

98. Submitting an essay you've been working on for a month

99. When the letter from the IRS is a refund

100. Stepping into the water after the sand burns your feet

101. Blushing uncontrollably

102. Eating a fresh croissant in Paris

103. Realizing how blessed you are

104. When shuffle knows exactly how you feel

105. When the St. Louis Blues take an L

106. When the Chicago Blackhawks get a #W

107. When the St. Louis Cardinals take an L

108. When the Chicago Cubs get a #W

The only moment that could ever top that November game will be whenever I go to my first game at Wrigley Field (and seeing #Bryzzo in person) and getting a W.

My heart will forever love the Cubs. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything you did for us. We love you always.

#ThatsCub #GoCubsGo #WeDontSuckAnymore