Day 18

Day 18: What has been the happiest moment of your life thus far?

I just sat here for the last 20 minutes, staring at a blank wall trying to figure out the happiest moment in my life. I have been blessed to have many happy moments, but I think my happiest moment was back in May of 2005 during Memorial Day weekend.

A big group of friends and I went to Gatlinburg for the holiday, and it was a weekend full of debauchery and dance parties. On the second day, we went cabrewing, and I remember thinking, between the big bouts of laughter, that "life didn't get much better than this." The sun was shining, I was surrounded by 20+ of my good friends, the river was high and the beer was cold. I couldn't have asked for more.

The other time that comes to mind is when I was young, in the age range of 4-6. Mom and Dad piled Megs and myself into our big blue van, and told us to bring our blankies; we were going out for a surprise. It was August and the sun wasn't staying out as late and we drove down 71 South at dusk. In the distance I saw the blinking lights of the Ferris Wheel. Mom and Dad were taking us to the Ohio State fair! I was so overcome with happiness and excitement and utter surprise, I started to cry. I will never forget that moment.


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