10 Things That Always Make Me Happy
Living in Los Angeles can really make someone get used to the sunshine. So much so that when it does happen to rain it can almost feel like the end of the world. I happen to love the rain, but I hear a lot of people complaining. It’s too wet outside to do anything…it makes me feel depressed..the list goes on and on. So I decided to do a little exercise to remind people how to bring the sunshine back when it’s gloomy outside. Just make a list of all of the things that always make you happy. Here’s mine:
1. Gitter! And anything that sparkles.
2. “Cuddle Fuddle” by Passion Pit
3. Cooking for a large group of people. Nothing warms my heart more than bringing my favorite people together over a delicious homecooked meal. (and some wine!)
4. Winning stuff. I don’t know who wouldn’t like winning things – but I think I may have an addiction to contests.
5. Fireworks.
6. Coffee. Strong coffee.
7. Finding the perfect “just because” surprise for someone I care about.
8. Finishing a new song.
9. Finding a new app for my iPhone
10. Road trips
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kat
January 22nd, 2010 at 12:43 pm
I love this idea! I feel like we should do this everyday. Chrissy and I just had a talk about the rain-blahs last night. I’m sick of dwelling on them, so here’s mine:
1. Cuddling up with a good book on a warm, small couch with my feet up.
2. Eating food. Good food. Preferably with my fingers. Oh, I love to eat!
3. Sharing morning after stories with my ladybirds.
4. Pierogies. I know I already mentioned food, but sweet cheese, Cleveland-made pierogies with sauteed onions and mushrooms can feed me for life.
5. Harmonizing with a friend. Feels so good to get those sound waves in tandem.
6. Dark chocolate. Nuff said.
7. Hyperactivity (except at bedtime) is a lovely state to create and think and share with friends in. I love the rush of an uncensored burst of energy.
8. Listening to a mature person (read: elderly) tell a story about their youth. Storytelling in general is good for the soul, whatever the conduit or medium.
9. Watching someone run into a screen door or glass window. It’s kinda mean-spirited, I know, but oh so hilarious when something sneaks up on you like that!
10. Writing in a smooth pen on clean paper. Easy, beautiful, and so much more profound when written with a good pen :)