Gratitudes + things that are making me happy

• houses with electric kettles

• the word estuary

• big trampolines

• quiet and spaciousness and warmth

• the sound of the wind in the gum trees

• living near the ocean

• a bicycle to borrow

• Skype

• Australian clouds

• unfamiliar stars

• that I learned during college how to live in smaller towns/suburbs

• "You seem older."

• the company of an enjoyable book lent to me by a good friend

• my friends and my mom, who give me support and listening ears when I need them

• sound sleep under a particularly cozy duvet

• oat milk

• asparagus

• and fond Sydney memories to return to.