I'm blue.
It's a combination of things but here I am.
Instead of griping and whining which I know I normally do and I'm very good at, I figure I'll try a different approach so that you all (all 3 of you!) will keep reading my blog. Many, many years ago when I was still in HS, young, optimistic and fun I started a "happy list" of all the little things in life that made me happy. I still have it, although right now I'm sure it is packed away in some box in the garage along with the rest of my life. But I know I can remember some and even if I can't there are many things I can write to go on my happy list so I can lift myself out of this funk. So here goes, 10 CHEESY little things that make me happy:
1) rainstorms
2) singing along to music
3) a baby's laugh
4)hugs
5) sleeping in
6) a good book
7) making snow angels
8) getting a long distance phone call from someone you love
9) dipped ice cream cones
10) new shoes
Now it's your turn . . .
7 comments:
Awesome post! Great idea too - I need to keep a list like this up somewhere where I can see it every day...
- an ocean breeze
- rainbows
- chocolate
- someone making you laugh so hard you can't breath
- reaching the summit of a hike
- getting hugged by all your kids at once
I remember this list in your spiral bound notebook Luisa......I thought it was a great idea back then and still do! Here goes
~a good night's sleep
~the smell of rain
~Dark chocolate
~accomplishing something every day; even if it's doing the dishes or making dinner
~organization
~Ikea (goes with the whole organization thing)
~music I can shake my groove thing to
~David's laugh
~a good book
~a terrific meal
This is Kate, here is my list.
1- Making out with my spouse
2- Winning a million dollars
3- Publishing my own line of
encyclopedias.
4- Letting out a big stinky fart.
5- Coming in first in Halo.
6- Being able to urinate while swimming in the ocean.
7- Finding a really good sale at plus size stores.
8- Being asked to host the independent national convention in my house.
9- Harvesting potatoes. Reminds me of the good old days.
10- Being the creative witty type.
Hmm, not sure you caught me in the best mood for this but here goes!
1. Watching my plants budding and waiting for them to open.
2. Hugs from my boys.
3. Snuggling into a warm bed.
4. The smell of lilacs. (See #1)
5. Candy!
6. I know it's totally cliche, but a really beautiful sunset.
7. Thunderstorms.
8. Curling up with a good book.
9. Good food.
10. Friends.
1. the way Seth's eyes crinkle up when he smiles
2. the beauty of the earth (the real deal and the song)
3. when lucy says "i wuv you"
4. last week when a boy in primary asked me very earnestly "why does your tummy look like santa's?"
5. a super yummy salad
6. the sound of the ocean
7. reading a book in a day and neglecting any kind of cleaning in the process
8. praying and getting a fresh start
9. when isabel asks me completely random questions out of nowhere, like, "what do koalas do to stay dry when it is raining?"
10. Breyers mint chocolate chip ice cream mixed with milk and stirred into a delicious shake (a really tall glass full).
What a great idea...focus on the positive.
1. A good night sleep
2. A good book--yes the cheesy romance ones :)
3. Watching my kids play when they are actually being nice to each other.
4. A long walk
5. When my husband does something without being asked
6. Hugs from my kids
7. Watching a good movie while the kids are asleep.
8. Playing games
9. Helping others
10. FRIENDS--like you
11. My family
Okay I couldn't just stop at 10 so I added one more.
Thanks to all of you and your comments. They made me laugh, smile and cry! I think it did the trick!
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