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Makeup makes me happy because it serves as a form of self-expression. The application allows me to highlight features and experiment with different looks. I also love the routine of doing my makeup, it helps me feel organized for the rest of the day.
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Photography makes me happy because it can capture my favorite memories. I love capturing what my eyes see and taking photos of beautiful things and moments. I enjoy the fact that I can revisit that memory and share it with others. Taking pictures also helps me appreciate the beauty of the world.
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The ocean makes me happy because being near it brings a sense of calmness and relaxation. The sound of the waves, going diving, and the smell of the salt are all relaxing to me. I love it when I go underwater, it’s so quiet and you can see all the aquatic life in their environment.
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My bed acts as my safe space and it’s where I can truly relax. I love watching shows and scrolling through my phone in my bed. It’s where I always find peace and it’s where I cherish the peaceful moments in my life.
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Aquariums make me happy because I love the sense of tranquility while walking through it. I also love the music that plays, it’s always an underwater sound or just a type of peaceful music. It’s also cool to look at how the fish act and seeing their mannerisms.
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My dog, Bubba, makes me happy because I love him. I have had him since I was five years old, and he is my childhood dog. I enjoy taking naps with him because he will sleep on the pillows above my head, which I find comforting. He also makes me happy because of his personality; he is a loving dog and is rarely mean.
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Animal Crossing because it’s very relaxing. Animal Crossing is a Nintendo game where the player moves to an island and gets to design it as they choose. I love choosing the way my island looks and I enjoy taking the time to redesign it. It is the perfect game to relax to and just let your creative mind run free.
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Traveling makes me happy because I love exploring unfamiliar places and making fun memories. Exploring, trying different things, and meeting people from various places adds a burst of excitement to my life. Traveling also acts as a break from my usual routine and it makes life more colorful and memorable.
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Art is a great form of happiness for me because I love seeing what other people create. I enjoy walking through art museums while listening to music, it makes me very calm and happy. I also love learning about art, the different techniques and the types of art, and its history.
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Rain makes me happy because I love the tranquility of it. The atmosphere, the noise, and the smell of it makes me very calm and happy. Moreover, the sight of rain is aesthetically pleasing to me. I love how it makes rainbows and shows everything glisten. It symbolizes a refreshing change and adds a magic touch of magic to the day.
10 Things That Make Me Happy
Tatum Crawford, Editor
January 11, 2024
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Tatum Crawford, Editor
Senior, Tatum Crawford, joined The Paper Cut last year to grow her interpersonal and writing skills. Tatum enjoys traveling and sightseeing, especially with her mom, who she is very close to as it was just her and her mom for 12 years. Her ideal places to visit are Milan and Florence, where she found an appreciation for the food and art. She enjoys art museums, her favorite ones being the Louvre and the Uffizi Gallery. Tatum plays many games, especially Animal Crossing and Legend Of Zelda. She adores taking pictures; she has over 30,000 photos on her phone – most of them being travel and cat photos.
Family is also super important to Tatum. She loves visiting her family in Mississippi and spending time with them. She has family scattered all around the world, including eighteen siblings. She’s only met about four so far but would be interested in meeting the rest. Out of all of them, she is the youngest, as they are in their late twenties.
When she graduates, Tatum wants to move to Seattle with her older sister to attend her dream college – the University of Washington. Her other option is NAU. Regardless of where she goes, she wants to study medicine.