i found this old document in a folder named 'in progress' so i must have meant for it to be fluid (as it has always contained 100 items). i kept the orignial but there were definitely things that have changed since writing it five or six years ago (mostly involving food - hah). anyhow, i'm sure that my original intent was to remind myself (and those in my life) of all the things that i could do to improve my personal happiness quotient and maybe get a little motivation from time to time as well. this seems like an appropriate venue for this piece so let's get happy!
- family
- friends
- puppies
- photographs
- writing
- recycling
- honesty
- listening
- cuddling
- loyalty
- textiles
- alliteration
- vegetables
- backrubs
- collaboration
- volunteering
- daydreams
- crosswords
- poetry
- fresh-ink
- bumper-stickers
- first kisses
- handmade anything
- thick socks
- clean sheets
- found objects
- holding hands
- being grateful
- helping people
- spring rainstorms
- culinary deliciousness
- inside jokes
- christmas day
- rummage sales
- riding bike
- playing cribbage
- people watching
- finding resolution
- sending postcards
- international travel
- tasting rainbows
- dating creative-types
- second-hand stores
- community capacity building
- the open road
- a friendly debate
- my papasan chair
- seeing live music
- being around babies
- protecting the environment
- leaves changing colour
- knowing someone cares
- comparing book collections
- exploring new places
- random movie quotes
- dirt under my nails
- remembering my dreams
- men who are gentle
- hot-tea before bed
- never second-guessing myself
- coffee with coconut milk
- loving me for me
- reading a good book
- cooking with loved ones
- taking long, hot baths
- driving with no destination
- loving those around me
- laughing until i cry
- gathering around a fire
- butterflies in my stomach
- making and appreciating art
- being the bigger person
- turning off my phone
- following, breaking, making tradition
- a feeling of accomplishment
- making gifts for loved-ones
- being beautiful inside and out
- recognizing and correcting my errors
- finding hidden humor in everything
- smells that remind me of something
- living like there’s no tomorrow
- putting my feelings on paper
- acting like a kid again
- blankets fresh from the dryer
- knowing being wrong is okay
- watching movies over and over
- typing out the first sentence
- dancing when no one is around
- seeing old friends i actually miss
- the reward after a struggle
- singing like no one can hear
- pictures of my parents in college
- the smell of fresh cut grass
- knowing no matter what, i’m okay
- watching wheat wave in the wind
- things that make sense for no reason
- walking barefoot in the rain at night
- standing up for what i believe in
- watching people excel at what they love
- fresh flowers, in the ground (or out)
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