Recently a fellow blogger, StephJ, invited me to take part in a blogging challenge–”Happiness: 101 Simple Things.” I’m probably way behind everyone else who participated. Anyway, here’s my list. My life is more or less a joyful one. Here and there, I can identify things that make me happy too.
How about you? Maybe some of the things on my list make you happy too. So-called simple things count. In fact, it’s probably the simple things that make happiness go on and on. They’re usually low-cost as well.
101 Things That Make Me Happy
- Knowing I can be happy
- Belonging to a church community
- Serving others
- Hearing my son’s deep bass chuckle
- Watching my granddaughter dance
- Drinking a hot cup of tea
- Telling a joke well
- Laughing when someone tells a good joke
- Fresh sheets on the bed
- Being satisfied with what I have
- Farmer’s markets
- Eating dark chocolate
- Being in the groove when writing
- Reading the start of a new book
- Thunderstorms
- Experimenting with recipes
- When the recipe turns out
- Baking just about anything
- A good chick flick
- Drinking strong coffee
- The smell of coffee brewing
- Cuddling with my bunny
- Watching my bunny hop and run fast
- Receiving personal mail. You know, a card or letter
- Stargazing
- The scent of fresh-mown grass
- Watching fireflies in the dark
- Browsing bookstores
- Browsing office supply stores
- Picking out just the right card for someone
- Receiving a card that’s just right for me
- Swimming leisurely
- Playing Scrabble
- Playing euchre
- Wearing cool bracelets
- Wearing all kinds of earrings
- Getting a good haircut
- Reading my Bible
- That ozone smell after the rain
- When the movie comes out so close to the book
- Eating a quality steak cooked just right
- Waking up without pain
- Watching a herd of deer in a field
- Watching wild turkeys cross the road
- Discovering a new show on Netflix
- Discovering a good foreign film
- Recycling all that I can
- Watching a well-done documentary
- The smell of a quality lotion on my skin
- Sincere hugs
- Listening to music by Mozart
- Discovering a new musician whose music I like
- Sleeping in when I can
- Naps on Sunday after church
- Watching my blue betta swim around in his bowl
- Learning something new
- A cuddly sweater
- Things being in order
- Snagging a great photo
- Singing
- The sound of my mantel clock chiming
- Campfires
- S’mores at the campfire
- All my nails the same length
- My nails painted with no mistakes
- 75-degree weather with no humidity
- Worshiping God through prayer
- Going to a classical music concert
- Listening to “Carmina Burana”
- String quartets
- Carrying a cloth handkerchief in my purse
- Being within budget
- Increasing my vocabulary
- Watching blue herons
- Wearing my multi-colored animal print dress
- The sight of storm clouds rolling in
- Watching bats circle overhead
- Finding a bargain
- When the bargain is something I need
- Writing with a pen that feels good in my hand
- Using doilies
- Listening to the Detroit Tigers on the radio
- Watching the Tigers play at Comerica Park
- A successful workout
- Employing active verbs in my writing
- Finishing a long book
- When a book has a satisfying end
- Someone returning a smile
- When an editor says, “Yes”
- The availability of subtitles in a DVD movie “setup”
- Journaling
- Meeting with my mentor
- Solitude and silence when I need it
- My grandson’s youthful wisdom
- “Reunions” resulting from Facebook connections
- My general practitioner’s sense of humor
- Entertaining friends in my home
- Going to the movies with Gina
- Shopping at the thrift store with my sister
- Hearing children giggle, especially babies
- Knowing my eternal destiny is secure
101 simple things that make me happy is a long list, but I could probably think of more. It doesn’t take much to make me happy. I enjoy many things. Let me know in your comments what makes you happy.
That would make me happy today.
And remember to be a blessing to someone today.
So many beautiful things here. I hope you enjoyed the challenge 🙂 Sincere hugs… are the best! I should of had that on my list!
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