list 43 things that make me happy

lots of hugs…. :)

Strangers smiling to me on the street.

1. Sunshine!
2. Listening to music
3. Playing music
4. accomplishing a goal or a difficult task
5. dancing in the rain
6. autumn trees against cloudless skies
7. delicious food, particularly sweet food
8. Star Wars
8. classic disney animated musical movies
9. Pixar movies
10. being with my bf
11. good conversation, complete with banter, sarcasm, and multiple levels of communication
12. cats
13. ridiculously fluffy lap dogs
14. bright colors, particularly yellow
15. frogs and grandpa-toads
16. butterflies/moths
17. flowers
18. people I look up to and respect being proud of me
19. exceeding expectations
20. spending time with old friends
21. discovering/learning new things
22. climbing trees
23. skipping
24. stargazing
25. watching the clouds
26. birds
27. ridiculous fashion statements (be it hair, clothing, jewelry, shoes, piercings, tattoos…)
28. goofy animes/mangas
29. people who dress up as characters for star wars/lotr/hp movies and cons and book-releasings
30. getting a good night’s sleep
31. doing unexpected niceties for my family and friends and strangers
32. making snowmen
33. snowball fights
34. jumping in rain puddles
35. going fishing
36. making good oboe reeds
37. meeting someone and finding out we share similar passions/interests
38. black-and-white silent films
39. watching robins wrestle with nightcrawlers (especially when it looks like the nightcrawler is winning)
40. playing dungeons&dragons or any roleplaying variation thereof
41. bonfires
42. good fantasy books
43. interesting anecdotes about historical/local/familial people

I find it interesting that the greater part of this list involves things having to do with nature/the outdoors…because I don’t spend a lot of time outside…perhaps if I did, I would be more happy more frequently?

To do this isn’t the easiest thing for me. I don’t want to write down everything that pops up in my head. I think and reflect things, to really make sure that it’s making me happy. Because I don’t want to lie for myself, thinking it’s making me happy when it’s not. I’ll stay true to myself.
How do you do it?

1. Seeing my baby smile
2. Eating a lovely meal prepared by my partner
3. Eating a lovely meal with my partner prepared by myself!
4. Walking through the park in the rain, pushing my baby in her buggy.
5. Losing myself while playing the piano
6. Recieving a parcel in the post
7. Making our house into a real family home
8. Crawling into a gorgeous bed after a long day
9. Seeing my baby get excited at the prospect of reading books
10. A stress free Sunday. Partner, baby, comfy settee, food, wine, music, talking and fun
11. Waking up to my baby – she is always happy in the morning.
12. Walking in the bracing wind
13. Getting up close to squirrels or birds in our garden
14. An unusual sight in our garden, like a fox, dove or hedgehog.
15. Cheese and crackers.
16. Meaningful hugs
17. Family get togethers, for example bonfire night.
18. Scouring charity shops for clothes and glasswear.
19. A hot aromatherapy bath.
20. Wading in the sea on holiday.
21. Watching Lost on TV.
22. Watching an intelligent film
23. Discovering a great book in a secondhand shop
24. Simplicity in terms of possessions.
Can’t think of any more. Will try to add to this later!

and have someone to pick me up..

Py was at the border with her parents waiting for us entering into Thai border..

fave things to do anywhere, anytime.. this one was in KL airport..

because i have so much time to read and write..

and waking up in the morning to watch sunrise..

this one was in Lombok island..

while everyone was walking around Masdaska Square, I ran around the building and felt so relaxed. It felt strange at first but after getting used to it, I kept on running and just enjoyed doing it..