things that make me happy


This is a lists of things that make me smile. Now this list will constantly grow as SO many things in life cause me joy. I once gave a book to my daughter called, "14,000 Things to be Happy About." I could have written that book, but would have had to name it "A Million Things to be Happy About."

Things that (and people who) make me smile:
Greg
Sean
Jamie
a warm summer day
the smell of rain
chocolate anything
painted toe nails
puppy breath
a good book, a good chair and a fire in the fireplace
my Mac
good memories
worshipping God
grilled food
driving around with the top of my convertible down
a good movie with a friend
tickets to a production
traveling to see family or go on vacation
paychecks
shopping
food in the frig
laughter
sushi
a good joke
card games
electric blankets in the winter time
visiting my parents
holidays
the first flowers of Spring
low carb recipes
answered prayer
a weekend at the beach
my garden
making gifts
music
having a dragonfly land on me
birdsong
the smell of evergreen trees
the sound of the surf
kisses
massage
finding a good author and reading all their books
finding something I've been looking for
seeing someone I've missed
looking forward to heaven
preserving moments in time
making entries into my blog
my brother (who read this list and said, "I don't make you smile?" and that made me smile)
remembering the good and NOT the bad times I had with my high school best friend, Christie
talking to my friend Debbie who lives in Virginia
praying with my friend, Jana (pronounced Yawna) from Colorado
working in youth ministry with my friend, Sherri
keeping in touch with my friend Nancy who is in Virginia, and Donna who is in Alabama
spending time with my mom
knowing that I have two dads who love me
thinking about my step-mom who loved my dad, even when he was unlovable
winning a pool match
Finding Nemo
sweet cream ice cream with oreos and chocolate chips at Cold Stone Creamery (NO, it's NOT low carb!)
Toy Story and Toy Story 2
Shrek2
guacamole
really good poetry
learning new skills
parties
afternoon naps
intimate moments with my husband
a good hair day
my dad
answered prayer
going to see a musical
watching the waves of the sea roll in and out
birdsong on an otherwise quiet day
a good stretch
beaded things
a job well done
getting a check in the mail
bear hugs
baby giggles
sweet iced tea
a really good low carb dessert
when the scale shows I've lost weight
having a friend over for dinner
sharing good news
hearing good news

Posted: Thu - June 3, 2004 at 09:18 AM           |

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