make a list of things that make me happy

86. I went swimming and exercised in the water. it felt good to cool off.
87. We got back the cats I got a grant to get spayed today. They were happy to be back home.
88. It makes me happy to cook my husband a good meal.
89. I like seeing progress in getting the sheds organized and cleaned out.
90. I like supporting my friend who has a sick nephew emotionally. I know it takes all her energy to face each day fearing he will die.
91. find things that I have lost or misplaced.
92. sell something on the internet and see the money in my bank account.
93. talk to special friends on the phone.
94. feel relaxed and peaceful sleeping.
95. having interesting dreams that tell stories. Then I try to write them down when I wake up.
96. eating Sunday breakfast over the Sunday paper.
97. finishing two poetry reviews.
98. having a house stocked up with food.
99. knowing my husband forgives me and lets it go if I am having a bad day.
100. Seeing my cat run to me across the yard when I call him. Then I pick him up for a purring hug.

78. I saved the lives of 2 kitties by having them spayed and getting them rabies shots.
79. I took pictures of the wedding of 2 friends and made them very happy.
80. We gave our newly wed friends a nice wedding dinner. I bought a wedding cake. They just got married by the justice of peace but we did everything we could to make it wonderful with the usual wedding traditions like the toast (with beer) and feeding each other wedding cake. Their joy was payment enough because they never expected to be treated with as much love on their special day. It feels so good to give!
81. I sold more things on the internet. Making some money easing my anxiety and makes me feel happier.
82. A friend is going to help me raise money for the very sick nephew of my best friend.
83. I got drunk at the wedding party but not too drunk! It just helped me relax and have a really good time. I also slept the best I have in ages.
84. I won a book in an internet contest.
85. I met with an old friend Wednesday for lunch. I haven’t seen her in a few years. I think I was able to help her with a problem with her feet some of my experience with orthopedic problems. I’m always glad to share things that have lessened my own suffering. I suggested 2 types of shoes I think will help her pain.

67. I’m not in pain.
68. I’m not dizzy or nauseated.
69. I made progress on cleaning out the shed and gathering yardsale items.
70. I managed to get 7 things listed to sell at Amazon.
71. I’m tired but it’s an accomplished feeling tired.
72. My little herb container garden appears to be thriving. It smells so good! Just hope the cat stays away from the catnip. Why did I buy that anyway?
73. My container moss roses appear to be thriving.
74. one of my pink and yellow garden roses bloomed. It smells so good!
75. my husband joking about his honey do’s.
76. cooking a good meal for my husband and I to share together and with our 3 cats and dog. Meal times are fun!
77. my husband reading email jokes to me.

53. Realize that I have the power to amaze myself!
54. Say NO confidently and firmly and have it accepted by the other person.
55. have hours of silence.
56. complete 43T goals.
57. have deep inner realizations about myself than will change everything.
58. Knowing I don’t have to sacrifice myself to help other people.
59. have my NO respected by others.
60. feel proud of myself.
61. step into the void and take a risk.
62. take a risk and the risk turns out well for me.
63. trust my intuition and my inner knowing was correct.
64. feel emotional turmoil lift from my heart.
65. finding a symbol with personal meaning. (I found a necklace that has meaning for me.)
66. realize I have put energy out into the universe that I’m not happy with my job and feel confident that positive alternatives will appear soon.

46. the eagle was so incredibly beautiful. He lives in the trees by a river. He hunts for fish. I can die happy now.
47. Going on a pontoon boat ride. 48. Taking pictures of nature as quickly as I can squeeze off the shots. Just ecstasy!
49. writing in my journal.
50. finding a people and a resource for a problem that has plagued me for years. I am worried about the contamination of the environment and the deluge of real estate developers in my home town. I’ve felt impotent to do anything to change the situation and it infuriated me. Now maybe there is some light at the end of the tunnel. Maybe there is hope of empowerment.
51.seeing lots of greenback turtles during a boat ride happily sunning themselves on logs in the river. A slice of turtle heaven! :)
52. Smelling sweet wild honeysuckle.

35. Rescuing kittens and cats makes me happy.
36. Having a husband who will help me rescue kittens and cats makes me even happier.
37. Going to the beach
38. dancing in the sand at a music fest on the beach
39. sleeping on a blanket on warm beach sand
40. listening to the waves crash against the shore
41. going to specialty bookstores
42. have my husband splurge on an expensive meal at a restaurant on the beach so we could watch the ocean as we ate
43. Finding money to pay my bills that I didn’t know about previously
44. I feel like God is looking after me through this difficult time but he’s subtle. He doesn’t just come right out and say what he’s going to do to help. I get all worked up with worry and then something unexpectedly good happens. I don’t wait around for miracles though. I try to help myself, too. I believe God helps those who help themselves. It’s a happy feeling but humbling, too.
45. Coming home after 3 days away and seeing our 3 cats and dog so happy to see us!

34. 43 Things makes me happy. I’ve met several nice people who’ve helped me. I’ve also learned some helpful philosophy.

29. I’m happy because the surgery I had in December was successful. I am now sleeping normally.
30. I’m happy because a new medicine has eased the nausea so that I could have a normal productive day.
31. I happy because it’s raining. I loved the smell and sound of rain. It makes me feel cozy and sleepy.
32. I helped a friend with her writing and she helped me with housework and driving me to take care of some errands. REciprocity is nice.
33. Happiness is figuring out where my cat’s secret hide out is so I don’t worry about where he is.

26. I balanced the checkbook and managed to pay all my bills with money left to make it through the month!
27. My sleep study went well. I actually slept instead of panicking all night like I did during the previous two. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for positive results!
28. My brother’s baby is thriving despite a rough start.

Right now, I am not a very happy person. Staying focused has been an uphill battle since I developed labtynthitis and bell’s palsy in Febraury. (At least that is what they hope it is.) I have been out of work since March 6th. If I went into the things that I am unhappy about, I would go on for a while. I need to churn up some hope. I see that my goal progress is stagnating because I feel so discouraged. I’m doing this to help me see that I do have something in life to be happy about.
1. 43 Things helps me hang on and gives me something to look forward to.
2. I miss helping people. 43 Things allows me to do that from home.
3. I love going to bookstores and online looking for books I might be interested in reading.
4. I enjoy reading.
5. I enjoy cooking.
6. I went to a Yanni concert last night with a friend. We had a great time. His music is very upbeat and romatic.
7. I like going to Facebook, talking to friends, looking for other people to hook up with, and doing the quizzes.
8. I enjoy doing pen and ink.
9. I like playing Word Ma Jong on my Nintendo DS.
10. I like reading the blogs I’ve subscribed to on google reader.
11. I wrote Jim and Shannon Butcher (The Dresden Files) a fan letter with a SASE. They sent me back an envelope full of signed book plates and book marks. It made me feel better.
12. I like getting packages and fun stuff in the mail.
13. I enjoy spending time with my husband and our pets.
14. I like talking to my brother and other friends on the phone and sending/receiving their email.
15. I enjoy those moments between sleeping and waking when I feel calm and happy. Things don’t seem so bad in those quiet moments.
16. I love the feeling of warm water when I take a shower.
17. I love the feeling of clean sheets.
18. I like to play Scrabble.
19. I like to exercise.
20. I like to go for a walk.
21. I like the progress I’ve made in getting my house cleaner and organized.
22. I love going through my old books to find books to trade at used book store for new books to try.
23. The taste of my favorite foods particularly chocolate make me happy.
24. I love feeling like I’ve had a positive influence on someone else.
25. Knowing that I have people who love and care about me makes me happy.