identify 1000 things that make me happy

256. Arizona :)
257. rock and roll
258. the spice girls
259. seeing people rock out in their car
260. creative solutions to help the planet
261. hearing my mom crack up
262. staying up late having great conversations
263. spanish guitar music
264. wearing socks and sliding on tile
265. beautiful harmonies
266. baby chicks!
267. grass
268. unrolling my sheets of vellum onto the drafting table (i feel so professional!)
269. steph’s drawings of charlie
270. the kid i saw in the grocery store today who was wearing a leprachaun hat hahaha

213. hearing great OLD SCHOOL songs on the radio
214. hearing a song on internet radio and knowing they are only playing it because you requested it. SUCH a cool feeling haha
215. actually enjoying doing homework (crazy right)
216. actually being exited to go to school
217. hearing new ever stays red and not being able to contain both my excitement and pride!!!
218. seeing the finished product of the backdrop we spent THREE FLIPPIN MONTHS working on
219. Susan and how she never forgets to ‘pray for shea’ haha
220. girl scout cookies (woo!)
221. driving with the windows down and the music up
222. being creative
223. my drafting class
224. laughing with my classmates
225. that Orson Scott Card looked my in the eye and said, “you ARE a writer.” amazing feeling
226. seeing someone after a long time and being able to report GOOD news finally. praise God.
227. SPRING TRAINING!!
228. my grandpas
229. ryan’s hugs
230. dancing around like a fool
231. creating something on paper that you saw in your head
232. getting a behind the scenes tour of Taliesin West :)
233. MAC keys. they are so different from PCs
234. the fact that i went to Phoenix College…i am actually proud of that fact :)213. hearing great OLD SCHOOL songs on the radio
214. hearing a song on internet radio and knowing they are only playing it because you requested it. SUCH a cool feeling haha
215. actually enjoying doing homework (crazy right)
216. actually being exited to go to school
217. hearing new ever stays red and not being able to contain both my excitement and pride!!!
218. seeing the finished product of the backdrop we spent THREE FLIPPIN MONTHS working on
219. Susan and how she never forgets to ‘pray for shea’ haha
220. girl scout cookies (woo!)
221. driving with the windows down and the music up
222. being creative
223. my drafting class
224. laughing with my classmates
225. that Orson Scott Card looked my in the eye and said, “you ARE a writer.” amazing feeling
226. seeing someone after a long time and being able to report GOOD news finally. praise God.
227. SPRING TRAINING!!
228. my grandpas
229. ryan’s hugs
230. dancing around like a fool
231. creating something on paper that you saw in your head
232. getting a behind the scenes tour of Taliesin West :)
233. MAC keys. they are so different from PCs
234. the fact that i went to Phoenix College…i am actually proud of that fact :)
235. my two turquoise chairs (one from each of our grandmas)
236. having my artistic opinion be trusted
237. when things you’ve been wanting to buy go on sale (score)
238. this phrase “you just got shot with a cat”
239. our chalkboard in the living room
240. the name “sky harbor”
241. little kids who like star wars (you know they have bomb parents)
242. my rabbit Allen Ginsberg!!!! he is the cutest thing in the whole world. my fav thing is when he pops his little head out the top of his cardboard box.
243. jack black’s ghost buster song from be kind rewind haha
244. SUMMER
245. my beautiful succulant
246. the smell of rain
247. watching raindrops race across the window in the car
248. crisp clean sheets
249. perusing the aisles of a bookstore with nothing particuliar to find
250. Abbie in her rock & roll glasses
251. stephanie and her crazy made up songs haha!
252. when stephanie sings 1. the national anthem and 2. “i will always love you.” she has done it our entire lives :)
253. raod trips with a super sweet surprise at the end
254. waking up with a serge of energy that came outta nowhere
255. mix tapes (cds) both hearing and making them (so exiting!)

212. the feel of the shutter clicking beneath my finger and the hum of the film advancing

202. Nicknames
204. The awesome ‘Upstart Crow’ bookstore in San Diego
204. my William Shakespeare mug from Upstart Crow :)
205. ‘Here Comes the Sun’ by the beatles
206. ice cold milk
207. turkeys!!
208. the feeling of fall (fall has its own unique feeling)
209. wearing high heals (like to feel all girlie sometimes)
210. when dogs get all exited and do the ‘happy bark’
211. the name ‘Oscar’ i love it.

191. running
192. the clean feeling in your chest after running
193. days where you just KNOW you look good
194. the Forest Gump soundtrack
195. the greatest invention next the the ipod: the round brush!!
196. days when you FEEL the difference in the air, and know winter is on its way…(maybe you have to live in a place as hot as AZ to appreciate this, i dont know)
197. those first few minutes of a road trip…no matter how tired you are, it’s so exiting
198. The first view of blue ocean after you’ve driven so long to get there
199. ice cream on the beach
200! that some amazing person decided to put back pockets on jeans
201. the sound and feel of a typewriter

164. Finding a sandwich on your doorstep
165. dunkin donuts iced coffee (oh my gosh.)
166. a full tank of gas
167. when people call to ask you a quick question or favor because they know they can
168. howard … he’s a dog :)
169. white nail polish
170. the fact that my friends and i have so much fun in ways many people dont
171. this phrase: “Wake up. I have an idea.” haha
172. Getting new RSVP pens
173. Writing something i can be proud of
174. Knowing someone would trust you with their life (that’s a deep, quiet kind of happiness)
175. Feeling confident
176. Listening to the ipod while grocery shopping
177. actually USING my reusable shopping bags
178. having food in the fridge (can you tell i recently went to the store? haha)
179. Feeling free.
180. when things turn out better than you could have hoped for
181. nice old guys
182. finding a new band that you absolutely LOVE
183. mice
184. charlie the hampster
185. making someone laugh
186. the way my florist cafe is decorated
187. being missed
188. reading/discussing the Bible with a good friend
189. the way is gets suddenly cooler when the sun disappears behind a cloud
190. the music in Pride & Prejudice

112. Being in the forest
113. actually doing the things we say we’re going to do
114. pumpkin spice lattes!!!
115. the look on people’s faces when they see my apartment for the first time
116. being included
117. being thought of
118. indor plumbing
119. the sound my phone makes when i get a text message (it chirps like a bird) :)
120. experiments that include jello
121. seeing people exited about something
122. my rockin sunglasses
123. Luke’s (restaurant) and the people that work there
124. bandaids with characters on them (im kinda partial to spider man)
125. thinking of my brother as i listen to his mix cd’s
126. thinking about all the great times i had involving my first fav band: Justifide
127. being ON the actual field at Chase Field
128. ranch flavored sun flower seeds
129. acoustic guitar
130. the sound of spanish being spoken (so great)
131. having friends over
132. when someone pleasantly surprises you
133. professor Brian Ruth hahaha
132. delicious sandwiches (whole foods and my florist cafe win)
133. Happy Gilmore
134. slipping on my comfy chucks after wearing uncomfortable shoes all day
135. my stuffed animals (sounds so dorky, but whatever, i cant help it!)
136. the fact that i finally have internet in my apartment
137. living with abbie
138. seeing steph almost every day now :D
139. the place i live <3
140. that mr. shields still remembers me/asks about me
141. my mom’s secretary martina
142. when my dad actually talks to me on the phone
143. the smell of horses
144. my parents’ backyard
145. talking about Jesus
146. learning something new and amazing!
147. talking about something when i actually know what im talking about ha
148. the bright orange flower i have on my dresser
149. my mom
150. buying a new journal
151. filling up a photo album
152. (related) taking pictures
153. (related again) working in the dark room
153. school/office supplies!!!!!!
154. the song the little girl sings on Dickie Roberts
155. being able to be helpful/feeling needed
156. POD’s version of bullet the blue skies (only U2 cover im ok with)
157. song: California Love by 2pac & Dr. Dre
158. song: Waldorfworldwide by Good Charlotte (ticky-ticky!)
159. the first bite on the actual cone in an ice cream cone
160. having people that will play along :)
161. Revelations that get you all exited (realizing something you never thought of before)
162. when new information comes to light, and you hear a song again for what seems like the first time
163. Federico’s on 32nd st. open 24 hours baby.

101. having someone call me to remind me to look at the moon on this ‘once in a lifetime night’ :)
102. bowling with friends even when i SUCK
103. penguins
104. seeing my friends be brave and get a piercing!
105. Rachael and Danielle
106. the scent: moonlit path
107. curve for guys. mmmm
108. a beautiful line that i wish i’d have written
109. purses
110. writing with colorful sharpies
111. Dwight.

I listed 100 things (besides money) that make me happy. It’s a great thing to do and i would like to continue…so i’m shooting for 1000! Here’s a recap of the first 100:

1. that jared never forgets to call me when in AZ
2. that i have the best friend in the whole world who laughs cries and sings with me.
3. hearing my favorite song come up on my ipod while it’s on shuffle.
4. live music
5. that i have heard the new secret track before anyone else muaha…
6. the words “fabulous” “messiah” and “trigonometric”
7. getting pictures developed and coming out with the perfect shot.
8. the fact that someone came up with listing 100 things besides money that make me happy as a goal. cheers.
9. waking myself up from laughing in a dream. (best feeling ever)
10. hoodies.
11. having friends that LOVE me. i am so grateful.
12. magnetic poetry
13. pink flamingos
14. laughing attacks!
15. watching birds build a nest
16. planting something and watching it grow
17. our goldfish melvin and sue
18. pirates
19. inside jokes
20. the arizona diamondbacks
21. tattoos (but not shitty ones)
22. jones soda!
23. dread locks
24. the smell of library books
25. hot pink toe nails
26. finding the perfect gift for someone
27. quoting The Office
28. singing along (loud) to a song everyone knows
29. U2
30. the smell of noxema
31. june bugs
32. waking up to rain dripping off the window pane
33. snuggling into your covers when you are SO tired. ahh sleep.
34. thirft store shopping
35. encountering pepole who are nice even when they don’t know you.
36. old people holding hands
37. shopping
38. when you have been writing so intensly that the edge of your page curls up (one of my very FAVORITE things).
39. little notes people leave just cause
40. stoping at LOVES truck stops.
41. eating the brownie batter
42. socks fresh from the drier
43. flowers
44. getting a good hair-cut
45. finishing a good book (bittersweet)
46. the wide array of fountain drinks at QT
47. San Diego
48. PUPPIES!
49. When little kids say the cutest things
50. ballarinas
51. the perfect pair of jeans
55. natural light
56. cloudy days
57. a sweet double play
58. stars
59. bazooka joe commics
60. a clean room
61. a big field of grass
62. (similiarly…) the smell of a baseball field
63. the sound of cleats on concrete
64. hanging out with Dustin. any time. any place.
65. seeing a butterfly float by
66. albums where every track is amazing
67. baking cookies
68. the way billy idol says “RIGHT!” in the wedding singer
69. bookstores
70. POP the soda shop
71. stephanie’s stories
72. arguing (when it’s in good fun)
73. having something to look forward to
74. having good memories to look back on
75. the bright colors of my bathroom
76. checking the mail and getting something other than a bill or junk!
77. when my dad and brother get along
78. the fact that my Dbacks are in first place (knock on wood)
79. chapstick
80. kitten’s feet
81. feeling comfortable enough to be myself around someone and them likewise
82. the colbert report
83. hearing the voice of someone i love on my voicemail
84. when someone knows exactly what i’m talking about
85. little birdies!!
86. when people have beautiful names
87. that weird thing gum does when a bubble gets stuck on the inside and you can pop it with your teeth :)
88. funny quotes
89. decorating
90. dressing up
91. accomplishing goals
92. art
93. fresh minty breath
94. picking out a new toothbrush (esential for fresh minty breath)
95. seeing my friends get new clothes that accentuate their beauty
96. beautiful nights like this one…fesh air, navy sky
97. ROCKING guitar hero with friends
98. having a genuinely nice waitress/waiter
99. being able to encourage someone
100. remembering that Jon Foreman agreed to live in the same neighborhood in heaven as me :)