1. the sound of Asher’s laughter
2. accomplishing a goal
3. good hair days
4. listening to the perfect music for my mood
5. the shape of Van’s hands
6. my iPhone
7. the 1st cup of coffee in the morning
8. having all my chores done
9. my iPod
10. being creative
11. “me time” to do whatever I want with no interruptions
12. bras and panties that match
13. giving gifts
14. traveling to places I haven’t been
15. reading a good book
16. quality time with Van that doesn’t include TV
17. lying on the beach
18. good surprises
19. unconditional love
20. crossing things off my to-do list
21. Van taking off work early just to have a day date with me
22. Rosetta Stone
23. completing my exercise for the day
24. trips to the theater
25. www.happiness-project.com
26. tosted marshmellows
27. making lists
28. the fact that Mason always says ma’am and sir
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I’m working on my own personal happiness project I call “Becoming Karen.” Making a list of things that make me happy sounds like something that would help with this.
88. Palindromes
89. Bath water being almost hot enough to feel like it’s burning you, but not quite. Steamy and relaxing!
90. Finding the perfect bra! (Just got a bra fitting yesterday, and found the BEST bra for me.)
91. Socks with cute designs.
Vicky has done her good deed for the weekend.
Joey says:
I effing love you sometimes
84. Learning something new and interesting
85. Tapping my feet to catchy music
86. Gasoline rainbows on the ground
87. Cracking my fingers, toes, ankles, and knees. It feels great!
81. Speaking my mind about something that’s really important to me.
82. Cool weather. (Oh, how I hate this humid summer weather!)
83. Spending money on an item that is useful and will last for a long time.
76. Jokes so lame, you just have to laugh
77. The fact that I’m going to be an aunt soon! :)
78. The feeling of sand squished in between my toes
79. Ellen Degeneres, that woman can make anybody smile.
80. Letting a mosquito suck my blood, then squishing it before it can fly away. (Yes, odd…but it makes me happy. :P)
69. Talking on the phone
70. Getting outside once in a while
71. Spring, my favourite season by far
72. Getting a back rub/massage
73. Getting a good grade on an assignment/subject in school
74. When my friends accomplish something important to them
75. Just being able to relax and think for a while
64. Water balloon fights
65. Pulling an innocent prank
66. Meeting someone and finding out that you have a lot in common
67. Rock Band (Awesome game)
68. Finding clothing that fits me well
Man do I love food!! I LOVE to eat!! When I get bored, grab a snack. The things that you can taste, the bitterness, sweetness, spiciness.. it’s all so different. there are so many different tastes. most of all, i love sweets… sweets and CHEEEEEEEEESE. i could eat mac and cheese everyday.. but that would get boring because there are so many different things to try out there. i know there is alot i haven’t tried that i want to. anyways, good food makes me happy. =)
