These days, when things are a bit crazy and life seems to be rushing by, it’s not always easy to remember to be happy — or to even feel happy. I’ve been incredibly stressed about my thesis. I don’t feel like I do it right, or that I’m doing justice to the information, or that it’s information that people will find worthwhile. I’ve been stressed about my GRE (which I didn’t do well on even though I studied like crazy and I’m upset with myself because of that). And I’m so worried that I won’t get into a PhD program. And I don’t know what I’ll do with my life if I don’t.

I don’t want to be a failure anymore and for me, that would be a failure. I’ve been one far too many times. I can’t seem to get it together enough to make my life a success and I feel like this is my one chance to do that…to do something right for myself. So I’m scared and worried and stressed most of the time these days.

But there are moments when I’m so happy.

This weekend, I spent some time with my niece. We’re driving down the road, singing to the radio together. We’re having fun. And laughing. And smiling.

This song makes me happy. It’s one that Willow and I sing together. It’s a sweet song. And I can imagine it – being close to someone, feeling it in my toes, crinkling my nose – I can imagine it. It makes me smile. Yeah, it’s a little pop-y and yeah, it will probably hurt my Indie cred (hah!), but I don’t care. It makes me happy when I hear it. So here it is…and maybe it will make you smile, too.

Artist: Colbie Caillat
Title: Bubbly

V1: I’ve been awake for a while now
you’ve got me feeling like a child now
cause every time I see your bubbly face
I get the tinglies in a silly place

C: It starts in my toes
and I crinkle my nose
where ever it goes I always know
that you make me smile
please stay for a while now
just take your time
where ever you go

V2: The rain is falling on my window pane
but we are hiding in a safer place
under the covers staying dry and warm
you give me feelings that I adore

C: It starts in my toes
makes me crinkle my nose
where ever it goes
I always know
that you make me smile
please stay for a while now
just take your time
where ever you go

B: What am I gonna say
when you make me feel this way
I just……..mmmmmmmmmmm

C: It starts in my toes
makes me crinkle my nose
where ever it goes
I always know
that you make me smile
please stay for a while now
just take your time
where ever you go

V3: I’ve been asleep for a while now
You tucked me in just like a child now
Cause every time you hold me in your arms
I’m comfortable enough to feel your warmth

C: It starts in my soul
And I lose all control
When you kiss my nose
The feeling shows
Cause you make me smile
Baby just take your time
Holding me tight

Where ever, where ever, where ever you go
Where ever, where ever, where ever you go…..