I remember years ago reading someone's list of "100 things that make me happy" and trying to write my own. It was impossible. I could barely think of twenty. Last night at almost 2AM, I decided to write down things that make me happy, just because I was thinking about them, and I thought it would be another short list. It wasn't. It was really long and just kept pouring out of my head. When I woke up this morning at 6AM, I found that I had even more to add. And I keep adding to it!
I think I must be happier in my life now than I was years ago when I tried to compile the list originally. I know I was unhappy in my marriage at the time but I still thought I was a happy person. Imagine my surprise now when my list was so easy to write and so easy to add to. This is a time in my life where I think I am at a pretty low point yet I could think of so many things that make me happy. And I could easily add more to the list even as I type this now. Is it because as I have gotten older that I pay more attention to the little things, the every day mundane experiences, than I ever have before?
What is on your list? I challenge you to write a list of 100+
things that make you happy. If your list comes up short, find
out why. Life is too short to not notice
Every. Beautiful. Moment.
Things that make me happy.
(in no particular order, I swear)
Children's laughter
A baby's smile
Hugs
Smell of lavender
Puppy breath
Sunshine on my face
Flirting
Singing to the radio
Sitting on a beach with my toes in the sand
Going on a cruise
Love
Baby animals
My children laughing together
My grandson
Belly laughs with my friends
The smell of garlic
Great food
Italy
Sound of waves
Swimming
Roses
Great movies
Hard rain
Great music
Singing in my car
Driving fast
Road trips
Disney anything
Holding hands
Ice cream
Chocolate
Being with my kids
Girl talk
Back massages
Love notes
A man who can dance
Pedicures
Smell of leather
New shoes
Nordstrom's shoe department
Nordstrom's shoe department
Fitting into skinny jeans
Colored contacts
Dressing up
Kissing someone I love
Cuddling
Raspberries
Comic con
Dancing
Nature
Silence
Cicadas
Steak
Sushi
Diet coke
Lemonade
Palm trees
Crack of a metal bat that announces spring time
Wind chimes
Birds singing
Laying in a park in the sunshine
Watching the stars at night
Thunder and lightening storms
Power outages
Candlelight
Deep conversations
Making love
Sightseeing
Adventures
Getting lost
Epiphanies
Someone who "gets" me
The smell of clean skin
Smell of babies
Being pregnant
Being a mom
Shopping
Spending time with my mom
Skype
Cheese
Kisses on the back of my neck
Jazz music
Dentist cleaning
Cleaning the kitchen
Reading a good book
Making someone smile
A child's wave
Being warm in the winter
When someone says "Me too!"
Christmas lights in the dark
Christmas music
Having money in the bank
Hotels
Doing anything with my kids
The "sound" of silence during a snow storm
The "sound" of silence during a snow storm
Feeling healthy
My bed
Naps
Sincere people
Great sarcasm
Feeling loved
New friends
Old friends
Green grass
New car smell
Playing footsie
Spooning
"Making out"
Connecting deeply with someone
Barbra Streisand songs
Barbra Streisand songs
My old wedding ring
Encouraging words
Life coaches
Being in love
Cooking
Earth tones
Painting
Crafts
Gardening
Accomplishments
Singing hymns in church
Singing hymns in church
Planning a trip
Flying somewhere
Fresh fruit and vegetables
New place to live
New beginnings
Knowing my children are happy
Weddings
Art
Architecture
Big cities
Small towns
Ferry rides
Riding a horse
Rivers and streams
Eastern Tennessee
Florida
San Diego beaches
Rome
Italian accents
Some men's cologne
Beards and goatees (but only on men)
Great hair
Grey or white hair on men
Curly hair
Grey or white hair on men
Curly hair
Beautiful eyes
Beautiful smiles
Empty house and silence
Playing cards
Happy people
The zoo
Roller coasters
Clean sheets and a freshly made bed
The smell of the dryer running
Nice people
Online shopping
Shopping for other people
Chocolate cake
Seafood
Feeling beautiful
Feeling loved
Service for others
Cheap gas
Socks
Musicals
Anticipation of a first kiss
Anticipation of a first kiss
Old movies
Feeling inspired
Babies sleeping
Old Saturday morning cartoons
Selflessness
Old couples holding hands
My dad's smile and laugh
Compliments
Italian food
New "toys" (electronics)
Fresh air
Rental cars
Warms blankets on a cold day
Fire crackling in a fireplace
Campfire
Bacon
Camping breakfast
Smell of coffee
Starbucks
Fire crackling in a fireplace
Campfire
Bacon
Camping breakfast
Smell of coffee
Starbucks
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