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Back in February, I embarked on a little project called the 100 Happy Days Challenge. Here is the first post I did about it where I talked a lot about why I was starting it. I don't want to regurgitate that too much, so the gist is that I wanted to keep living my new mantra of "Bloom where ever you are planted" and take a lot more pictures of my life. To be completely honest, I hit the sophomore slump so hard last fall semester. The newness of college wore off, classes were harder, and I just wasn't as happy as I used to be. I had seen someone on Instagram doing this, and I wanted to know more. I went to the 100 Happy Days website, and they had me convinced. I figured it couldn't hurt to try it, and my only worry was how annoyed people were going to get with me on social media. I couldn't be more thankful that I did give this a go because I am genuinely a more content human being than I was 100 days ago (I am writing this on my 100th day, I promise). This challenge really does open your eyes to the little things in life that can bring you a lot of joy. Every day has definitely not been easy. Whether I found myself emotionally devastated or unbelievably bored, looking for happy things has been harder on some days than others. Those turned out to be some of the most important days of this challenge for me. If you are finding yourself in a funk or you just want to learn how to count your blessings, I couldn't recommend this more. You don't have to do every day. You don't even have to share them with the world (100 Happy Days has an email address). I swear if you try this, you will not regret it.
I plan on bringing posts like these back in the future. To be honest, I just need a bit of a break. Taking pictures everyday can get a little stressful sometimes. Don't worry, I'll still be posting content on Wednesdays though. Now, it is time to share my LAST two pictures. I put day 100 first because it really captures the spirit of this post a bit more. I also wanted to share a few of the moments that I thought were most important below, so this post is definitely going to be picture heavy. 
I have one question to ask before I stop rambling. Can you be happy 100 days in a row?

I DID IT!!!
Day 99: Ice cream and Lauren Conrad…Does it get better?









What an incredible 100 days it has been!



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I hit SINGLE DIGITS yesterday for days left in the 100 Happy Days challenge. I am so excited! That means I've got one more of these weekly posts after this one, and then a post to wrap it all up. I'm hoping to continue this kind of thing in some form on here. I definitely need to give everybody a bit of a break on my Instagram, so I'll have to see what I come up with. Here is what made me happy this week.

One year ago last Wednesday, I was at Niagara Falls for the first time. A throwback just felt appropriate. This is what I do when the family couple pictures start happening. Fifth Wheel to my parents and my brother and his wife over here.
Spent a lovely day in Nashville
I got the chance to see The 1975 at Marathon Music Works. They put out one of my favorite albums of 2013, so I was beyond excited to experience them live. Incredible is the word. I might do a post about it soon since my Bastille concert post seemed to go over pretty well. Here is the lead singer Matty mid hair flip.
You've already seen this one, but I was just really happy with that outfit to be honest.
My mom, aunt, grandmother and I went to a memorial service held by the hospice services who worked with my Papaw. It was lovely, and there was a butterfly release at the end. Mine needed a little coaxing from Mom to get going.
Hey graduation. Nancy Jane is coming for you.
Yay for graduation, accidental coordinating (as always), and down to SINGLE DIGITS.

What made you happy this week?
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I had a crazy but somehow relaxing first full week at home! I got to do a lot of exciting things this week involving weddings and my favorite book. I've only got 16 days left in this challenge, so let's make them count. Here is what made me happy this week!
I know you have already seen this one, but I was just really happy to have a background
that isn't my dorm room.
Time for The Fault in Our Stars movie event! 
So excited to see my favorite author and the 3 stars of the movie being made from my
favorite book
The Bell wedding with my favorite people!
Happy Mother's Day to the sweetest woman I know! I can only hope to turn out half
as incredible as you are.
Really liked this book a lot! If you are a lover of YA novels like me, particularly ones about
teenage misfits, this will be right up your alley. 


This one was actually a video post. I got to be in John Green's latest vlogbrothers video! I'm really small 
and blurry, but it still counts. I mean I got to say good morning to Hank, so I'm happy.

Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @Leslie_Parrish if you want to keep with this stuff everyday. 
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Sweet summertime has finally arrived! I moved home last Saturday, and I have never been so relieved to have a break from school work. I'm being lazy and loving it over here. Also, I have so much more time to work on stuff for this and stay on schedule (fingers crossed). I know I didn't announce it like last time, but there will be a new style icon post going up on Saturday. This one won't be nearly as well known as Taylor Swift is, but I am obsessed with everything that she wears. If you are interested, you can google Eleanor Calder and get familiar with her style. You can also check out this article that calls her the "style icon you didn't know existed." I can't wait to share that with you. Now, here is what made me happy this week!

Hunger Games style finals week care package from the best
Ain't nobody messin' with my clique. Last day with all my favorites for this semester
Last full day with the  residents of 1207! 
It feels good to be home.
Mom caught important wishes being made. Actually, they were really stupid, but I can't
tell you or they won't come true!
My parents got me tickets to Justin Timberlake for my birthday!
Libraries are my favorite.


That's what I loved about this week. What has made you happy in the past few days?
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Just wanted to start by saying that I am so sorry that I missed posting on Monday! I was at a concert in Nashville all day! It's finals week, so I didn't have any time to schedule a post either. Next Monday, I am going to try to share my favorite songs from April and a new nail idea. Be on the lookout for that! Let's get to the 100 Happy Days Challenge. This is what made me happy this week!

On Wednesdays, I wear my Mean Girls shirt.
I love this book so much that I bought a second copy with the movie cover.
Is that weird?
Great Gatsby Formal! A little party never killed nobody.
Oscar Selfie: Formal Style

Forever friend
Can't believe I was front row at Bastille!
Casually sharing an umbrella with Dan Smith, the lead singer of Bastille! You made
waiting in the rain for 2 hours so worth it.

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Week 9 has arrived! Finals are almost here, but don't even get me started on that. It's been a great semester, but I am relieved that it is about to be over for sure. My brain needs a break from science classes. Anyways before I get too off topic, here is what made me happy this week.
I fall more and more in love with my club every day.
March of Dimes with these dimes
It was the 1 year  anniversary of the day I met Ed Sheeran!
I actually posted a video of me meeting him on this day, but I can't upload that to here. 
Heaven in a grease-covered bag
Happy Easter from little kid Leslie.
You've seen this one already, but I was just really happy to have time to do my nails.
I love this verse from Hebrews so much. I want to be like Abraham and let
God build me a future.


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