100 Things That Make Me Happy

A friend of mine made a blog entry yesterday that listed 100 things that make her happy. It's such a simple and fun idea that I had to make a list, too, as it's a good reminder that I have a lot to enjoy if I just look around.

1. Sleeping in

2. Fuzzy blankets and socks

3. Good books

4. Bookstores

5. Caramel Macchiatto coffee from Starbucks

6. Blueberry muffins

7. Lord of the Rings movies

8. Laughing

9. Jokes

10. Inspirational quotes

11. Learning more about my MBTI personality type (INFJ)

12. Educating myself/empowering my intellect/breaking my ignorance

13. Silence after a long, loud day

14. Hiking through woods & discovering trails

15. Running

16. Getting muddy on hikes or runs

17. Bubble baths

18. Being with close friends

19. Introspection

20. An amazing meal

21. Dessert

22. Knowing I have money to pay my bills

23. My sweet cat, Max

24. Watching movies while eating a bowl of buttery popcorn

25. Finding that perfect sleeping position

26. Fresh bed sheets

27. A clean, organized home

28. The gentle hum of a dishwasher in use

29. Sampling my groceries as I unload the bags in my kitchen

30. Max curling up next to me on an almost nightly basis

31. Knowing I come from a good family

32. The occasional scary movie that has more plot than gore; the less gore, the better

33. Superhero movies

34. Book version of Mark Watney from The Martian (Damon's movie version was no slouch)

35. Literary hero Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird

36. Lace/dainty dresses

37. Dressing up

38. Pearls

39. Cute shoes

40. Target

41. Getting in touch with my creative side 

42. Writing

43. Being challenged physically by my job and coming home tired

44. Sour Patch Kids

45. Dr. Pepper

46. Naps

47. Eating healthy, although it's inconsistent

48. Disney movies

49. Listening to the insects chirp at night

50. Sunsets

51. Hammocks

52. Porch swings

53. Swings in general

54. Roller coasters

55. Theological/faith breakthroughs

56. Lounging in the water
57. Going to the beach
58. My geeky interests
59. Discovering new stores, shops, or restaurants
60. Revisiting favorites of the places listed above
61. The color blue
62. Getting to know my regular customers by name
63. Appreciative customers
64. When someone says I did something well
65. Encouragement -- giving and receiving it
66. Hugs
67. Sweet tea
68. Good hair days
69. Re-watching favorite movies
70. Becoming more "me" and less like who I feel I "should" be
71. Confronting/outgrowing insecurities
72. Running into people I haven't seen in years
73. Becoming friends with unexpected people
74. Long lasting friendships
75. Field hockey
76. Riding horses
77. Animals in general
78. Hearing someone's laugh that's funnier than the joke
79. Laughing so hard you can barely finish what you were trying to say
80. Finding peace in chaos
81. To Kill a Mockingbird, book and movie
82. Being intrigued by/reading classic literature & why those books still have something to say
83. Successfully cooking dinner
84. Music that moves me
85. My comfy home
86. Netflix
87. Fireworks
88. Christmas lights
89. Looking at photos on Instagram
90. Fresh snowfall
91, Thunderstorms
92. Hot chocolate with marshmallows
93. Cuddling
94. Eating S'mores at a bonfire
95. Movie quotes and references
96. Eating stadium food at a ball game
97. Forehead kisses (and other kisses, too)
98. Traveling
99. Conversation that flows easily
100. Chocolate