find 100 things that make me happy

81. Fresh cut grass.
82. Listening to the birds chirp (even the irritating ones).
83. Loving the journey instead of the destination.
84. Good poetry.
85. A good slice of pizza.
86. Playing piano when nobody’s around.
87. Birthdays!
88. Exploring old things.
89. Finding new interests.
90. My side job at the coffee shop.

Been awhile since I’ve thought of this list…

71. Getting an A+ on a drunken paper.
72. Good coffee.
73. Changes.
74. Growth.
75. Difficult hikes.
76. Indian summers and January thaws.
77. The rush of a city that thrives.
78. The difference between Kensington and Brixton.
79. The difference between the US and the UK.
80. Being able to live in hostels and take busses across nations over a month long span.

61. Finishing a busy week.
62. Irish Gaelic.
63. Just being Irish in general.
64. Laid back parties, where you can just chill.
65. Visiting friends.
66. Feeling accomplished.
67. Snowfall in the city, the way it muffles the sound of traffic.
68. Feeling like I belong to a community.
69. Feeling like I’m actually learning things at college.
70. Making new friends.

48. Finally standing up for myself when I should have a long time ago.
49. The ocean- not the overcrowded beaches, but the quiet, beautiful shores.
50. Keeping at least a few of my resolutions (thus far!)
51. Jogging/ walking trails in the park.
52. ALL of my friends—those who can bring up my day, even by doing something little that they don’t necessarily realize they’re doing… I’ve learned recently that your friends don’t have to be too close to cheer you up.
53. Watching the sunset.
54. Waiting for spring, getting that odd day in winter when it’s sunny and warm out and being able to sit outside… those little islands of warmth are like rest stops until summer.
55. Getting the most out of my education.
56. Doing semi- forbidden things that might get you in trouble but might not. It’s the rush.
57. Sipping on tea.
58. Live music.
59. Not needing to explain why you’re laughing.
60. People watching (so I’m a little nosey. Isn’t everyone?)

41. Making New Year’s Resolutions that involve positivity.
42. Sledding.
43. Skiing.
44. Reading outside on a hot summer’s day.
45. Going to the park.
46. Staring through the grass at eye level.
47. Knowing that when you feel a certain way about something, a friend will be on the exact same page.

31. Late night trips with no real destination, just restlessness.
32. Non-dates. Oh, how I love non-dates.
33. My apartment.
34. Photosynthesis green- a wonderful color.
35. Learning something, whether trivial or monumental.
36. Preparing a home cooked meal.
37. Recognizing how far I’ve come in a year.
38. Writing.
39. Listening to something done in a perfect harmony—something soul searing that leaves you feeling exuberant.
40. Ha, creating disfigured snow angels (normal ones too!).

17. Travelling, whether to a place I’d like to visit, or with no real destination in mind, my favorite place is “in transit”.
18. Snowball fights.
19. Being warm when it’s cold outside.
20. Taking pictures.
21. Playing, listening to, writing music.
22. Going to the Symphony Orchestra.
23. Getting cheered on 43things (who isn’t happy when this happens?).
24. Flirting, when it’s just fun.
25. Thought provoking discussion.
26. Fantastic daydreams that you know will be 100% better if they really happen.
27. Possibilities- leaving my options open to something new, but knowing what I want.
28. Standing on rooftops.
29. Sitting atop a hill with a good friend, just remarking on life.
30. A long drive, filled with good music and good conversation, or solitude, depending.

4. The Beatles. Who doesn’t love The Beatles?
5. For that matter, Simon and Garfunkel.
6. Christmas trees.
7. Ice skating.
8. Reading a good book.
9. Going on an adventure.
10. Going somewhere I’ve never been before.
11. Aqua di Gio, my absolute FAVORITE cologne on any man.
12. Leftovers that still taste good.
13. Before I can mention every detail, I’ll just say anything involving the holidays- Christmas in particular.
14. Getting an opportunity to volunteer.
15. The moment after I finish cleaning my apartment, when I just sag onto my couch and consider taking a hot bath.
16. Hot baths, for that matter.

That’ll do for now, I suppose.

I want to be able to put thought into these, so I won’t be making a random list of the first 100 things that come to mind.

1. My faith. For the first time in my life, I’ve been able to see past the whole agnostic point of view. I’m starting to be able to rely on it as well. I normally hate talking about it, because I don’t think there’s really a way to do so without coming across as corny or won over, but I must say that it’s really something that I’ve reached on my own.

2. My family. Normally, I wouldn’t say that, but my parents and I have an ever- improving relationship, and watching my younger brothers grow up is amazing.

3. My friends. I’m not talking about all of my friends; I’m talking about the very specific one or two that will be there for the rest of my life—they’re the ones I can turn to, at any time.

Now that I have the obvious out of the way, it’s time for the fun ones!