identify 100 things that make me happy.

1 burning candles at night
2 painting
3* not just playing the piano but noticing that I am improving
4* playing the guitar
5 singing in the shower
6* people watching (because I am not judging, I am intrigued)
7 coffee first thing early in the morning
8* immediately getting on the web and learning something new or expanding my knowledge/awareness while drinking that coffee
9 my tattoos
10* cooking healthy food
11* my cat Sir Walter Raleigh
12* looking up at a starry sky with a lit moon and remembering all the galaxies out there; just how big and magnificent it all is
13* nutrition
14 not being in debt
15 watching my fico grow
16* the beach
17 the mountains
18 cleanliness
19* museums and art galleries
20 long hot showers
21* music
22 national public radio
23 my grandfather Mike Rice; because he has always believed in me
24 confidence; not just in my self but when I notice it in a stranger
25* wild animals
26* an ice cold beer
27* boobs; i don’t apologize for this one
28* poetry
29* when i have a smooth face from a fresh shave
30* when my friends follow my lead about anything i pursue
31* sitting at Barnes N Noble or Borders just browsing through many books; I could sit there all day everyday just learning
32* freedom of choice
33 the other side of the pillow
34 nature
35 the way I feel after stretching
36 the way I feel after exercising
37 water
38* the internet
39 a new outfit; head to toe
40* bracelets and necklaces
41 being myself regardless of what others may think in their snapshots of me
42* driving at night
43 43things.com
44 cologne
45 rain
46 when people let me take a picture of them without feeling like they are ugly
47 my friends
48* my imaginary daughter mini Ella and my imaginary son little Penguin, who really is a penguin. they are both 4 in tall
49* quotes
50 extreme sports
51 body messages
52 allowing myself an afternoon to watch mindless tv; I rarely give that to myself
53 flying
54 big buildings
55 the truth
56 religion and quantum physics; as strange and incredible as they both are
57* philosophy
58 being ok with not partying; and studying
59* mentally stimulating friends
60 being looked up to by a person older than me
61 body lotions, facial creams, tooth whiteners,etc; things that make me feel/look sexy and youthful
62* spontaneous eruptions of writing sessions brought on by my heart being in a good place; i.e writing this list right now
63 seeing new cities
64 board shorts and sandals
65 dreams
66 time piece movies or movies with magical elements like braveheart, gladiator, lord of the rings, star wars and harry potter
67 books I can read in a day
68 books in general; even if it takes me e year before i even start to read it
69 sun tans; on me, I could care less about someone else’s tan
70 being told i’m handsome
71 people that respond to me immediately
72 a warm sunny day
73 tuna sandwiches and a glass of ice cold milk
74 flossing and brushing my teeth
75 live stand-up comedy
76 live jazz bands
77 being too cool to care
78 positivity
79* the bible
80 photography
81 farting (seriously, i’m not just running out of ideas)
82 a regular sleep pattern
83 getting up very early in the morning
84 reading, writing, studying
85 vitamins
86 tv channels: History, animal planet, discovery, travel, mtv
87 focus groups
88* live baseball games
89 energy drinks
90 Irish breakfast tea in the morning, chamomile tea at night.
91* magazines, any kind
92** breakfast
93 clouds and interesting weather patterns
94 being me, exploring me, learning about me, showing you
95 having money in the bank, a 401(k)
96 hot days when I have no plans but to be outside
97 slip n slides
98 bike riding with friends
99 the driving range
100 finishing a project or goal I have set