Sunday, May 8, 2011

50 random things that make me happy...


I know it ain't easy....but for the most part, isn't life meant to be enjoyed? savoured? lived? appreciated? Here is a list of things I am thankful for and happy to have....just the tip of the iceberg, really, cause I could go on and on... And on. And on.



1. Original thought


2. Fantastic quotes


3. People who are willing to see things from both sides, not just their own


4. BIG purses


5. Reliable ALL weather friends


6. Sleeping in till past 6:30 am


7. High quality make up


8. People with depth of character


9. Open fires


10. Stimulating conversation


11. Popsicles


12. Children


13. Art that moves me


14. MEN. MEN. MEN.


15. My little condo sanctuary in the sky

16. Being appreciated and loved - exactly as I am


17. Scrabble!


18. Tetris!  (I am addicted)

19. Nail polish - I recently downsized to about 40 bottles



20. Facebook


21. Watching people evolve into better versions of themselves


22. Enjoying the ride while I evolve into a better version of me


23. Going HOME to Newfoundland


24. Riding my bicycle


25. HATS


26. Flip flops


27. The OCEAN - the sound, the smell, the salt water on my skin


28. Every lesson I have learned, even if it was the hard way

29. Apples, fresh pineapple, crisp grapes

30. The ability to exercise and move my body

31. Yummy cheese

32. Bread, to go with the yummy cheese

33. Living in a country where I am free and able to express myself, and my sexuality

34. Bacon - which absolutely deserves it's own food group

35. The ability to walk, run, see, hear, read, write

36. Wind in my hair

37. Men who put their hands behind my head as we lay with each other

38. Men who put their hands on my face when they kiss me



39. Both the Oprah and Ellen shows


40. The book Eat Pray Love

41. Running along the canal

42. Playing a role in making other people feel good, better, more confident, happier

43. Romantic comedy movies

44. Super long dresses

45. Whenever friends invite me for dinner - I love real meals

46. Sunny days

47. Trees, rocks and water

48. Chocolate - OMG, I can't believe I nearly forgot to add chocolate!

49. Music, my iPod, iTunes

50. Movie popcorn

So there's the list. It's obviously not a complete list of the things that make me happy in life, but I'd like to think that it shows I appreciate a lot of really small things in life.

Lately, I find myself feeling blissfully happy. I hope that you are too. And if not? Come hang out with me for awhile. Maybe I will rub off on you a little bit. Or rub up against you, which could also make you happier. Hahahaha... just kidding. Maybe.

Have an AWESOME day!!!

xoxox
~Jenn

1 comment:

Sara said...

I LOVE this list!!! I will shamelessly borrow the idea for my own blog and give you credit :) and congrats on your 10K run...YOU'RE AWESOME!