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Was able to complete my list of 100 things that make me happy aside from money. Perfect for those, I feel tired and stressed days…
1. the feel of the sun in my skin during sunrise
2. flowers, especially those in gardens
3. spending precious moments with friends and family
4. when people feed me
5. cool breeze from the sea on a very hot day.
6. waking in the middle of the night to hear other people breathing, snoring, talking in their sleep, or see them texting and sleeping at the same time.
7. silly songs especially those from disney movies
8. the company of my best buddies
9. seeing my parents
10. smiling strangers
11. falling leaves on a really windy day
12. raindrops on leaves
13. cool wind during a rainstorm
14. ensaladang pako (fern salad) or anythign with pako
15. the feeling after doing yoga… bliss!
16. cool kitchens
17. really clean rooms
18. good movies that satisfies my curiosity and need for a good story
19. lullabies… and falling asleep while someone is singing to me
20. working AIX scripts
21. sunflowers and tulips
22. the view of the ocean
23. seeing relatives… especially my cousins who are so dear to me.
24. when passengers offer their seats to those who can’t / musn’t stand on trains.
25. life inspiring quotes
26. the sound of chirping birds early in the morning
27. when complete strangers from all walks of life say hello to me when I’m on the way to the office or energy busted going home
28. hugs and kisses from people I love
29. sense of accomplishment
30. hearing mass on sundays with monsenior rolly presiding
31. walking in the rain
32. the feeling of sand on my toes
33. the smell of the flowering vines on my mom’s garden
34. massage when i’m really stressed to the bones
35. little notes from friends that you find years later after they stuck it somewhere in your stuff.
36. the smell of strawberries … and the taste too
37. the look in a parent’s eye as they lovingly tend to their kids
38. small surprises in brown paper packages
39. beautiful sunsets
40. silly jokes and spending an hour laughing, then totally forgetting what made you laugh that hard in the first place
41. working with people you respect
42. couselling moments with my dad on the car on the way to school back in HS… molding me to who I am now
43. picking rambutan at the backyard and eating em straight from the tree
44. cuddling furry little puppies and cute little cats
45. looking at my shadow at 3PM
46. smell of wood in really old houses and the feeling of cold tiles on my bare feet
47. memories of a first dance with a person you barely knew, who asked for two more for that night alone and discovering that he knows you from the time you were but a child… the discovery that somebody has followed your life is inspiring.
48. road trips on motor cycles, feeling the wind on my face
49. the sight of corals and sea creatures on pristine waters
50. watching my favorite movies
51. jumping on the bed over and over then pillow fighting
52. text messages that tells you somebody cares
53. the sound of thunder, torrential rains, and gusting winds
54. watching thunderstorms from glass windows inside the house while drinking something hot
55. fireworks
56. playing the piano when everyone’s already gone to bed
57. looking into other people’s eyes and knowing deep inside that you trust them with your life
58. impulsive dancing
59. waking up and being completely at peace with who I am
60. the smell of books in the bookstore… and overstaying to browse them
61. realizing i’m wrong, and i just learned something
62. the first splash of water from the shower in the morning
63. sinturis juice (half squeezed sinturis and half water) yum.
64. Snatching the room mate’s pillow in the middle of the night, leaving her with none at all.
65. being in a really tough situation and hearing Greenday’s “Good Riddance”
66. honesty, generosity, and compassion mirrored in people’s eyes
67. that unexpected warm fuzzy feeling inside when you see someone you love
68. star gazing (real stars, ok?)
69. feeling of safety, knowing that no one will deliberately try to hurt me
70. seeing my mom eat and asking for me to cook something special (because of the time when she couldn’t even eat a thing and I would buy anything she fancies because that is all I can do to make her eat)
71. people following rules and regulations
72. me breaking the rules… from time to time…
73. very sharp curves on scenic valleys
74. when i don’t say a thing and the person with me actually knows what I’m thinking about
75. listening to my heart, and knowing I’m on the right track
76. when i’m playing mp3’s and somebody sings along through the whole album
77. dew soaked grass beds during a morning stroll or hike
78. sand weathered glass and sea shells on beaches
79. waking up really sleepy and remembering that it is a weekend and i can oversleep…
80. lighting candles and floating them out to sea before twilight, huddled in a bonfire with people who pray for the same things
81. Monarch butterflies flying over a garden and catching dragon flies on a never ending grass lawn
82. Feeding hungry people and giving to the needy
83. Memories as a kid playing in the mud, garden picnics, going to the farm, mango picking, tumbling on the hay, weekends at the beach, catching fishes, collecting stones, rollerblading… ahhh.
84. Watching sunflowers follow the sun
85. Reviewing Band of Brothers with my brother
86. When you reach the top of a high place with a 360 degree of totally amazing view
87. Funny photos at flickr and my friends pic collection
88. When people finally open up and show their true colors without worries, knowing that they will be accepted and loved as to who they are =)
89. watching a philharmonic orchestra live, any would do though San Miguel will always have the top spot
90. Assuring my loved ones that I love them, and they meant the world to me… Seeing in their eyes that they have complete faith in me.
91. browsing through my collection of old photographs and videos and laughing really hard on bloopers.
92. long walks at night
93. my classmates and friends calling me on my birthday
94. ... or just random miss you calls
95. writer from big huge labs where i pour my creative juices
96. fireflies flocking and mating in coffee trees on warm summer nights
97. long meaningful talks before going to bed about everything under the sun (especially with my best buddies)
98. when people say thank you for the small things I do
99. wanting something for so long and realizing one day that you finally have it. booya!
100. Achieving a goal, like completing this list.
