My go to ice cream order will always be cotton candy (with the exception of the occasional birthday cake). Oftentimes, people say cotton candy is too sweet or it’s childish, but I say that they simply do not know how to have fun. Cotton candy is a magical, wonderful flavor that reminds me of childhood. I remember going minigolfing with my grandfather on weekends and he would always buy me a giant cone of my favorite cotton candy ice cream. Recently, the business that sold it shut down, so before it did he had bought me a giant tub of it to enjoy. Cotton candy isn’t important to me just because it tastes great, but because it brings me joy.

In an increasingly gray-scale world focused on screens and business, magic is something we need most. I put extra glitter on my eyes in the morning to make my day more fun. I put sprinkles on as many things as I can, me and my friends all aspire to be more joyful and fun in a world that can be soul-crushing. There is a simple beauty coinciding with a silent rebellion to be the most magical you can be. 

In such a conservative world, it is important to wear the brightest colors you can, to laugh as loudly as possible, and to greet every bug you encounter. Now, I’m not suggesting anyone go out into the world and follow these steps if it is not something that is honest to them, as it is what makes me and some others very happy, but naturally that varies.

What I do suggest is that, though difficult, we should not always allow ourselves to get wrapped up in the worst of our days. Sometimes it is imperative that you get that sweet snack you’ve been thinking of, taking a break from work, or just going on a walk and appreciating nature.

Cotton candy, glitter, and all things magical are all proof that joy exists in the smallest crevices of our lives.