What Makes Me Happy

So, what makes you happy? There's so much more I could put down, but these are the ones that most easily come to mind:

Hearing thunderstorms

the sound/smell of rain

the smell of freshly-baked bread

the sound of laughter

making people laugh (on purpose)

reading a book that never lets go or you can't put down

watching a favorite movie or show

all of my family and relatives--especially when we're together and having fun/laughing

my beautiful niece and two handsome nephews

The Gospel

my life and for all that I have

my friends

my jobs

teaching

drawing

being wacky

making fun of a cheesy movie

playing an amazing game

BBC version of Pride and Prejudice

singing my face off when I'm alone

Razia's Shadow: The Musical

The Beatles

Queen

where I live--the scenery

fishing

bundling up in a warm, thick blanket

updating my blog (Yes, it occasionally happens)

hearing/singing along to a song I love

eating super-tasty food/treats

eating something someone prepared for me--my mom's/sister's cooking

when people accept me for who I am

writing creatively

my smile and eyes

my health

having time to myself, my our family dogs

the barking bed

the really random-weird laugh my mom and I like to demonstrate on each other

Harry Potter

animals

giraffes

baby animals

a clean room or car

a clean/primmed me

giving or receiving a hug

being better at something than I thought

facing and overcoming a challenge

quotes (from movies, books, people)

getting Simpson quote texts/calls from James

getting texts from loved ones

talking to my grandpa

calling or getting a call from Lisa, Chelsea or Mom

when the Spirit 'gets' ya'

helping someone and making them feel less stressed after

being called 'Miss Trunnell' by my students

when a student 'gets it'

thoughtful, life-changing comments and notes

my laugh

when I sing with others

when Phil beatboxes

watching The Wonder Years or Pete and Pete with Phil

Gracie barking in her sleep

words--seriously--I love looking at, revising, pondering meanings, origins, and just how they look

decompressing (as Bella would say, "Having a human moment."

sushi

looking at someone you know loves you back just as much

weird/funny noises

having my very own computer (thanks to my exceptionally rad mom)

when something/someone cheers me up

when Gracie lays next to or on me or burrows under the blanket with me

making something (edible or crafty) and having it be half-decent

making others happy

making others smile

when a boston terrier 'wags' its tail

being busy--not back-breakingly so

having my own room and bed, having my own car

having enough money to comfortably live and support myself

being myself

knowing what I have the potential to become

reading Lisa's, Chelsea's, and Mom's blogs

reading kid's books

Dr. Suess

Christmas

Halloween

dressing up--and for Halloween/for fun too

finding shoes/pants that actually fit me

feeling special (the good kind)

earrings--the more unique the bettah

Nathan's personality and how close we are

reminiscing of when I was a kid or sharing stories from our child as a family

thinking about or seeing my old toys

thinking about my grandma (her laugh, smile, generosity, love) and when she would hold me and rock with me

when things are on sale

and when people read and COMMENT on my blog!

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It really is worth it to take a moment and ask yourself what makes you happy. I like it because it helps one learn more about you and see what matters most to you.

Thanks for reading! And remember:


If you want to be happy, be. ~Leo Tolstoy