#7: Water When Thirsty

Have you ever been so thirsty that your throat is completely dry, that your tongue feels like sandpaper, that you can hardly swallow? Have you ever had that refreshing glass of water that is like rain after a hot summer day, that is cold and refreshing, that is bringing your mouth back to life? I know I have and I think it is wonderful!
Today, after a tiring dance class, I felt sore and my mouth was dry. When I gulped down some water, I felt all better... Rejuvenated!

I used to like cold milk instead of water. I would pour myself a cup of milk with some Cheerios and I would eat all of the Cheerios before they became soft and mushy and soon I would have only the cold milk left in the bowl. Then, I would drink the milk like you would drink soup and it would be amazing. Now, I still enjoy milk, but I think water is better because it works with every meal, food, snack, and by itself it has a purer, more natural taste.

We all need water to survive. It is a necessity and some places in the world aren't as fortunate as others. Whenever I drink water, I am very thankful. I would really love to help to get clean water out to those places in the world that don't have this water when they are thirsty. Everyone deserves to be able to experience these magical feelings.

Drinking water when you are extremely thirsty is magical because it makes your senses come alive and gives you lots and lots of energy!

#6: Team Successes

I really enjoy those moments when something works out or you do a great job and you have a team hug or your team celebrates. I enjoy sharing the positivity with my team and I love team successes.

Today, my mother and I baked a cake. It was a simple chocolate cake but we put a lot of effort into it! my mother made the cake from scratch and I decorated it. When it came out of the oven and when I put the final strands of chocolate icing on it, our mouths were watering and we were so proud of ourselves. The best part was digging into it...

I remember, many years ago, when I was in the first grade and we had Sundae Competitions. At the beginning of every month we were put into groups. The teachers would monitor our groups and whenever a group did something good, like put their snacks away first or stood in line without talking, we would get a point. Teachers could also take away points for bad behavior. At the end of the month, the group with the most points was treated to sundaes! We could take as much ice cream as we wanted, pile it with rainbow sprinkles and squishy marshmallows and cover it with a river of caramel and chocolate sauce. Yes, we all were hyper after those sundaes. I think those Sundae Competitions were great because we got to work with different groups every month and we would always work together to win a delicious treat and then savor the success as a group!

Last year I was a big fan of Donald Trump's "The Apprentice" TV show. Now, I clearly remember the triumphant group's hugs, smiles, and laughter after they won the task. 
Seeing their success makes me want to smile and share their fun as well. Team successes are magical because positive energy and thoughts certainly are contagious and you can share your joy and enthusiasm with others!