My top ten natural highs

Music – Listening to it. Making it. It doesn’t matter. To me music is vital to life. In my opinion, it’s a natural drug that strikes a chord in the human psyche. Songs are emotions. We associate them with snapshots of time in our lives. Making music is a pure joy. Creating emotions in sound waves is one of the greatest gifts I could ever ask for.

Guitar – Jumping off from the previous point. Guitar has been a love of mine that forever grows. I spend summers playing for hours and hours on end. Whenever I want to let loose, I just wander around in the musical valley in the notes and guitar riffs.

Movies - I’m not a radio/tv/film major for nothing. I’m absolutely in love with movies. I take joy in watching and dissecting the different angles, character motives, and the screenwriting. Films are an escapist route from the real world for me.

Making movies – Branching off again on the previous statement. Not only do I enjoy watching movies, but I truly enjoy making them for the same reasons why I watch them.

Running – I ran track in high school, and it soon became an unexpected hobby. Nobody really thoroughly enjoys just running. But I do. It gives me a sense of freedom and joy, and not to mention puts me at a better sense of reason. Running is beneficial to the body as well as the mind. I found that when I was physically active in running, I was able to perform better in school, and I was more productive creatively.

Writing – Whether it be writing for The Circle, or writing a blog post like this one, I like all sorts of writing.

Concerts – This kinda ties in with the whole music and guitar thing. But already I have three concerts lined up for the summer, and I cannot wait. Not only do I enjoy listening, and making music, but seeing it performed as well. It inspires to make my own, and perform at my best.

Reading – From Rolling Stone, novels, to blogs, I probably spend the majority of my days reading, mostly on the Internet. I’m absolutely fascinated by the power of the Internet. Besides reading about music, television, and film, I also like to read articles on social networking, another thing I’m enthralled by.

Trips to NYC – It’s true, New York City is the coolest city on the planet. I love just people watching, seeing all the various personalities, and outfits. It’s quite an experience. Just exploring is half the fun.

Sports – I grew up as one of the kids that watched “Sportscenter” on a daily basis. I’m a huge fan of participating in them as well as watching. My pride lies in Boston sports, Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics.