Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens, brown paper packages tied up with strings: these are a few of my favorite things.

I don’t mean to say that Julie Andrews got it wrong, because these are all very nice things, but, I can’t really agree that these are my favorite things. But, just because I cannot relate to loving kettles and kittens, doesn’t mean I don’t have favorite things. I actually probably have too many:

1. Having secret rendezvous with One Direction. Really being with any member of 1D is great. This has actually yet to happen, but once it does, I can assure everyone that it will be a favorite thing of mine.
2. I really, really, really, really like you. So you might be considered a favorite of mine.
3. Dancing in the mirror and singing in the shower. Just having a little time to convince yourself that you truly are the best at dancing and singing and should probably get a record deal for Christmas is the best. #confidence
4. Sour patch kids and a coke can. Major TBT to childhood. Growing up and being young was bomb. The joy produced by consuming candy and pop was unreal. Ages 7-11 are definitely a major favorite thing.
5. Home (is wherever I’m with you). There is nothing like the feeling of fall, thanksgiving, winter, spring, and summer break. Just being home with the family is so amazing. Everyone thinks that their family is the best, and honestly I think that everyone is right in saying so. My family rocks, but I know I wouldn’t fit in with the family that emphasizes sports, and that family rocks, too.
6. There are worse things than love. It’s a little hard sometimes, but worth it in the end.
7. Postcards. Really just getting mail in general is enough to make someone’s week. Send a letter and you might receive a letter in return.
8. Polaroid (pictures) are so great to collect. They come wallet size and never fail to make you and your friends look cute. Definitely a favorite thing.
9. All of the stars, all over a million of them, are each my favorite. Don’t ask or criticize, because it is a true fact about my life.
10. The windows down, chilling with the radio up is an all-time favorite thing. I like it like that because if the windows are down, it’s warm outside. If the radio is up, you are probably singing. Singing is fun. Singing really loud is even better.

When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I’m feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things, and then I don’t feel so bad.