identify 100 things that make me happy (besides money)

11) watching my daughter dance to the music
12) finishing a project that i am really proud of
13) the way it feels to float in the water
14) hugs
15) love notes
16) painted toenails
17) vegan coconut ice cream
18) times when i am able to laugh at myself
19) a great massage
20) watching people enjoy my cooking

37. Getting compliments from managers from different departments while my boss or supervisor can hear it
38. Being able to help/answer questions
39. Learning something new from time to time
40. Happily working late even I don’t have to
41. Flexible hours

When I was a kid I didn’t like to nap. I had too much energy that had to be used up running around the neighborhood!

Grown up now, with a real life, a job and commute that sucks the life out of me, I cherish ‘nap times’.

A quick evening snooze is the best for recharging me, forgetting about the day, and even preparing for tomorrow.

I don’t really know why, but the kisses you see on classical movies (such as “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”), make me happy. They just kind of press their lips together, but it’s oh so romantic … plus, in older movies they don’t kiss very often, so it just seems to be more special.

I’m housesitting in Berkeley and there’s this nice green bin sitting on the counter top for all kinds of food waste. Oakland hasn’t quite caught up yet, but surely we will get there soon.

but I don’t think I took the time to actually appreciate each one as I wrote it. I just sort of wrote a list to say I’ve done it. This time, I want to make each thing it’s own entry so I can write about why I like it and include pictures. I think it’ll let me appreciate it more. Which is sort of the point, isn’t it?

[26] taking a hot shower and letting that warm, cozy, clean feeling penetrate my entire being.
[27] immersing myself in baths with epsom salt, fragrant bubbles and baby oil.
[28] watching my favorite disney movies (sleeping beauty, snow white, beauty and the beast, lion king and aladdin).
[29] really good hot chocolate on rainy/snowy days.
[30] fairhaven.

There is music for absolutely every mood. I don’t know what I would do without it.

I love sleeping in until 7:30 or 8:00. I feel sooo much more rested. I also like getting up when it’s light outside. =)

You know the one.

The one that invites you over to have a few drinks.
The one that listens as you go on & on about your troubles.
The one that shares some stories w/ you to get you to smile.
The one that reassures you that things will be okay.
The one that shares her experiences and offers kind advice.
The one that you know with all your heart, will be there for you.

I love those kind of friends… The One that you can count on for the rest of your life.