So, because I'm such a fan of lists, I generally take it upon myself every year to start a list of reasons to be happy. They can be anything, from the big to the small, the silliest to the most serious. If something brings me joy, it can be on the list. I usually try to write at least 5 things per day, on average. This is a practice that is especially helpful on really bad days when it's harder to find things about which to smile (sometimes, it's a real stretch on such days). At any rate, I can always go back and read the things that have made me smile over the course of a year (or more!), and that, in and of itself, is satisfying. So, I think that, now that I'm all "into blogging", I will include a few of my reasons to be happy with each entry. I'd encourage you to think about your own reasons...and maybe even start your own list!
So, without further ado, my first 2010 list of Reasons To Be Happy:
1. The smell of baking brownies.
2. Watching the snow fall while tucked beneath the best blanket(s) in the house.
3. Waking up a few hours before the kiddo does each morning and getting SO MUCH done!
4. Really great books.
5. Fleece.
6. Getting my hair cut.
7. Andy's laugh (which, by the way, is more infectious than H1N1...and I know...I've had that, too!)
8. Spending "date night" at a bookstore with Joe, reading and drinking coffee.
9. Planning extravagant vacations.
10. Seeing "What They Wore" articles after big awards shows (especially the Oscars and Golden Globes).
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I like 1,2,...well, all of them except #3 & 8, actually...which makes perfect sense!
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