Some Very Specific Things To Look Forward To

The mornings you don’t have to set your alarm and can wake up when your body actually feels like it. Hugging your best friend after a year of not seeing them. A full-body cry. First kisses. Last days of work before a vacation. Unhinged nights that make you feel alive. Making a toast at your best friend’s wedding. Saying your vows to the love of your life. Breaking up with the person who is no good for you. A cool shower after an insanely sweaty workout. The first sip of coffee in the morning tomorrow. Coney island scrambled eggs. Rihanna’s new album. Overcoming something you thought you never would. Laughing so hard your stomach hurts. Your favorite song to be released in 2024. Your favorite show to come out in 2033. Deep appreciation. Awe. Dangerous eye contact with your crush at a party. When the lights dim at a concert and a rush goes through the crowd. Realizing you didn’t wake up thinking of the person who broke your heart for the first time in six weeks. The plane landing. Walking in the door to your dog after a trip. Self-pride. Getting your eyeliner just right on the first try. Truffle fries. Meeting someone you didn’t know you had been missing. Realizing you have the things younger you would have wanted. The moment of recognition that this is your one life and thinking, “Finally. This is it. This is mine.”