identify 100 things that make me happy (besides money)

51. The Twilight books
52. Having a good hair day
53. Hugs
54. That feeling I have after a good pilates/yoga session

41. Being pleasantly surprised when a notoriously difficult person suddenly decides to be agreeable and reasonable
42. Being able to fulfill the wishes of a loved one who has passed away
43. Having someone call me to share their good news
44. Memories of good times with loved ones
45. Being able to help someone in need
46. A long, hot shower after a hard day’s work
47. Finding something I thought was long lost
48. A cup of good coffee while wearing fuzzy slippers and a fuzzy bathrobe on a cold morning as I watch the sun rise
49. The pure, awe-inspiring splendor of unspoiled nature
50. The music of a violin

31. tiramisu
32. waking up to my husband giving me a kiss and a cup of coffee
33. finding the perfect gift for someone
34. shoes
35. candles
36. putting on sweats fresh from the dryer while they’re still warm
37. realizing I’ve lost weight when a pair of previously snug jeans are unexpectedly loose
38. a good night’s sleep
39. being able to wear earrings again
40. my husband

okay, well, that’s a shorter list than intended for tonight, but i’m beat and need to get some sleep. i know some of it’s a bit redundant, but i’ll go back and check for redundancy after i have 100 things on my list.

1. feeding people
2. baking
3. Strawberry Quik when I have a cold
4. playing with my puppy
5. cuddling with my husband
6. practicing random acts of kindness (paying the toll for the vehicle behind me, giving a coupon to someone in the grocery store for something in their cart, etc)
7. the smell of a fireplace fire
8. the smell of diesel exhaust (yeah, i know i’m a weirdo, lol)
9. lunch with friends
10. Craig Fergusson
11. accomplishing things
12. being able to help others
13. teaching people who want to learn
14. Christmas, or any holiday where I get to give people presents, really
15. Coffee- the smell, the taste, it’s just wonderful stuff
16. Seeing an old friend unexpectedly
17. seeing happy children at play
18. getting caught up in the ‘flow’ of a project
19. the feeling of coming inside from a really cold day and standing in front of a fire to warm up
20. a short, cooling rainstorm in the middle of a hot day
21. the beauty of ice encrusted tree branches in sunlight
22. playing scrabble with a worthy opponent
23. a sky full of stars on a night that the temperature is good for stargazing
24. Rainbows
25. fishing on the ocean
26. seeing the sunrise/set over the ocean
27. a good massage
28. cooking thanksgiving dinner
29. being healthy
30. getting flowers

I’d say we’re off to a good start here!