If It Makes You Happy

Oh, so I went to Wonderland Burlesque and I stole yet another quiz. Because of course I did.


1/ What makes you happy? Right now.

Nature. It's been a lifesaver during this pandemic. I don't know what I would have done if I did not have my daily runs/walks. 

Blogging. I have rediscovered blogging and I have realized I really like it. It's been especially cathartic during the pandemic, if I'm going to be sincere. After my Tumblr was shut down because it was too smutty, I came back to blogger not really thinking it would take again. But it did.


2/ What are you looking forward to this weekend?

I'm going crate digging for the first time in many months. I'm excited. There's this record store in Flossmoor I've been wanting to go to that apparently has a treasure trove of 80's and World Music records. They also have some cool mid-century stuff and I'm planning to get at least one cute trinket to feed my hoarding. 


3/ What are you looking forward to once there is a vaccine that works and life resumes to a state similar to the way it was pre-Covid 19?

"I thought my answer would be to hook-up with some random, but this covid thing has kind of poured a whole lot of cold water on that previously raging fire. I dunno." Upton

For a second there I was like 'that's a mood'. Then I thought that what I'm going to enjoy most is going back to museums. We had established a schedule and were planning the Fall season going to several new exhibits and whatnot. I can't wait to be able to go back to doing that even though I will have to stay away from people. I won't trust big gatherings even if there's a vaccine.



4/ What season of the year makes you the happiest?

Summer. Hands down. Like Maddie, I'm a tropical fruit. 


5/ What holiday or celebration makes you the happiest?

I grew up Catholic, but my putative family is Jewish, so I've learned to celebrate Hanukkah. It's funny, because most of the things that they consider routine and almost pedestrian during those days I find fascinating. I love the blue lights, and the Latkes and the chocolate coins and the dreidel. It's always new for me.

6/ What is a food that fills you with happiness?

Pho. I love Pho and I'll eat it all year round. If you haven't given it a try, I'd recommend it. It's delicious. And it can be made vegan.


7/ Name a song that makes you happy when you hear it?

Into the Groove, by Madonna. I hear that song and I'm up and jumping all over the place in no time. I'd dance alone if nobody is available.  I love that song. It's so fun, and joyous and uncomplicated. It's about love, and a boy, and dancing, and I totally feel it.



8/ What hobby or activity always puts you in a great or better mood?

I've discovered that I like gardening. I had no idea I liked plants that much. You'd say is way too millenial to get into plants now, but it's true. I actually enjoy my plants thoroughly. Surprisingly, I am looking forward to next Spring. I want tulips this time around.


9/ What do you do that makes other people happy?

I laugh. I guess that's it. I have been known for being 'bubbly'. I think laughing is contagious.  


10/ What was the happiest day of your life, so far?

There have been so many... I'm one of those people who think that happiness is a collection of moments. I could not choose just one. Really.

So that's it. It's my silver linings playlist, if you will.

But I'm with Sheryl. I'd still get stoned. I'm not the kind of boy you'd take home.

XOXO