make a list of things that make me happy

in the first 2 weeks I could have done this, but I was waiting for a good/happy day to do it, so I wouldn’t get sarcastic/cynical. I waited so long I forgot to do it. I finally got my reminder emailed to me… and I had a terrible day. :(

I’ve been seeing all these people trying to come up with 3 things EVERY DAY that make them happy; do you realize that’s over 1000 in a year??!?
My list will be much shorter, I doubt I can even come up with 43 items.

Ok, here goes:
1. MONEY money money money money money money money money money!!

Just kidding!
Should probably be things besides money… even though enough $$$ could probably give them all to me. :/

For example, we got home from a long weekend after 11 last night. Before we left, though, I set out everything E needed for camp today, so I wouldn’t have to worry about it. It was just there to grab and go. And I made sure we got a new jug of milk and left it in the fridge so we wouldn’t lie to ourselves and say “oh, we’ll grab some on the way home.” Because we all know we wouldn’t, and then we’d have been whiny this morning.

I like when I have the foresight to make life easier on myself.

When I become so absorbed in something I’m reading that afterward, it lingers in my mind like dreams sometimes do. I love that. Part of my brain is still in the story, even though I might have put the book down the night before.

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!