I once had a desk calendar titled something like 1000 Things to be Happy About. The calendar made me happy, and I thought to myself, I bet I can come up with at least 1000 things that make me happy. This is the short list.
My husband Rob
My niece Bailey
My nephews Jimmy and Derek
Emily Scholl
Victoria Scholl
Going to the movies and sharing popcorn and a soda (you have to share at those prices!)
Selling my artwork
Selling my cheesecakes
Writing in my Gardening Journal
A purple teddy bear
Thumb ring
Clogs
Hard rain when you're sleeping or feeling lazy
A new pet
Burning incense
Buying scented candles
Planting flowers
Lilies of the Valley blooming indoors
Purple pedicures
Sound machines while you sleep
Experimenting with fragrances
Buying new makeup
French manicure
Getting my first tattoo at 40
A new CD
Netflix
Lavender neck pillow
Fimo pens
Amulet necklaces
Fun jewelry
Brighton anything
Feeding the wild birds
Making a bouquet from flowers in your garden
Hazelnut coffee
The Food Network
Hummingbird at the feeder
Planning your next get-away
Lighthouses
Hatching a duck egg
Calendars with photos of things you love
Cher
Scott Cohen
Princess Diana
Adopting a pet from a shelter
My sweet doggie Kolby
My kitties
My piggies
My doves
Multiple Betta Fish at one time
My big fish > Zeus, Zarius & Zobo
National recognition in a magazine
An invitation from the White House to create an ornament for their Blue Room Christmas Tree
Visiting the White House and seeing your ornament on the Blue Room Christmas Tree
Cappuccino w/fresh grated cinnamon
Dining by the water
Creating and eating cupcakes
Good olive oil
Balsamic vinegar & strawberries
Baby oil
Almond horns, almond shower gel, almond body scrub ...
Ellen Degeneres
Day Trips
Shopping Sprees
Selling my creations in a local gift shop
Craft retreats
Garden luncheons with the girls
Photographing the gardens and activity in my backyard
Thinking about things that make me happy
