Taboo?

At lunch with a friend:

Him: "He's up to something this week."
Me: "He?"
Him: "God. He was up to something last semester too, but then I didn't know what it was. I still don't. But at least I know he's brewing something."
Me: "Huh."
Him: "I mean it. Even if sometimes on a college campus 'God' is like a taboo, I find talking about Him always makes me feel at ease.

When you think about it, God really has become a "taboo" topic of conversation. It was weird to hear it put into words though.

How to be happy

This year, I stopped being depressed about everything. And though it's easier said than done, I think the key is to appreciate the little things. I don't just mean stopping somewhere and saying, "Oh, wow, that puppy is cute, life is grand." I mean REALLY appreciating the little things. Realizing how great something little is, and just letting it wipe away some of your bigger troubles.

Things like creating the ultimate Jenga tower. Or puns.
My roommate and I built this. It literally can't get any taller. And it was amazing.