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“I guess I just like liking things.”

This is a quote from Abed, the best character (in my opinion) on NBC’s Community. In this particular episode Abed tries to convince the rest of his study group to join the Glee Club to perform a Christmas Pageant. His best friend and sidekick, Troy, reminds him that everyone hates the Glee Club which prompts Abed’s line from above. (Watch the entire clip plus a Troy & Abed Christmas Rap here).

And it struck me.

Because I’m the same way. I’m an idealist. A dreamer.

I have to find the good moments when I’m lying in bed running through the day like a slideshow.

I have to find the good in people because, unlike some, I do believe it exists.

I have to find the good in each experience, whether it was something I enjoyed or not.

Because I just like liking things.

It’s so easy to be cynical and negative and assume that it makes you come across as a critical and realistic adult. But the best adults I know are generally joyful people with a knack for finding that something to like.

That’s the adult I’d like to be.

Now for a round-up of some things I like liking that some people like hating.

Baked Oatmeal (via http://www.lottieanddoof.com/)

Crafts (via http://www.marthastewart.com/)

Beards & Sweaters & Flannels &
Man Purse (via http://www.hm.com/us/)

Mugs with Pictures

Big Dogs (via http://modernhepburn.tumblr.com/)

Tattoos (via http://awelltraveledwoman.tumblr.com/)

Narwhals (via http://www.etsy.com)

Parks and Rec, specifically Ron Swanson
(via https://www.google.com/)