It’s Valentine’s Day here! Yay! I’ll post about all the great stuff we do and eat (yes, I’m eating sugar today – om nom nom) tomorrow. For now I’m just doing a quick post for fun and then I’m off to enjoy the day with my Valentine. <3
I lost track of how many people tagged me to do this, but I never got around to it until now. Thanks for all the happy awards though! You blogging friends are the best.
The rules are to copy the award image and display it on your blog, list 10 things that make you happy, try to do at least one of those things today and then pass the award along to 10 bloggers who brighten your day.
So here goes!
TEN THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY
1. My mom. And bros. I know my mom reads my blog and sometimes comments, so here is a shoutout to my mom. She is awesome and totally makes me happy to spend time with her and know her. My brothers make me happy in theory, but the practice of spending time with them is more difficult. ;)
2. Spending time with Kepa. What can I say? I totally found a new best friend and he is an awesome person to spend time with no matter what we are doing. We’ve done so many awesome things while I’ve been here. It’s always fun.
3. Listening to music. I love music sooo very much. If the tv isn’t on I need to have music on. In the car music is always on. When I work out I need music or it’s torture. Music makes me happy – all kinds of music (I finally got over hating country music).
4. Good food. Long long ago when I was packing on the weight I didn’t eat great food. It was mostly bland, high fat crap, that didn’t taste good so much as filled other needs (to be stuffed). But I’ve grown up and learned that good food is GOOD. And you can be healthy and lose weight eating that kind of food. So now I even have a blog about all the food I eat.
5. Blogging. I love blogging. It does make me happy in numerous ways. It makes me happy because it keeps me sane and let’s me work out things, it lets me record the major events of my life, it has opened up amazing opportunities for me, it has helped me make friends, and it even earns me money every month. Blogging is awesome.
6. Exercise. Despite the lack of exercise happening lately, this is something that makes me happy. How can you not be happy when you’ve got the oh-so-wonderful endorphins flowing? Exercise is the best happy pill.
7. Photography. I partly love blogging because it gives me an excuse to take pictures and show them off. I’m no professional, but I enjoy taking good photos. My newest endeavor is taking food photos, which I need to work on. Just the fact that I need to improve by taking more photos fills me with happiness.
8. Success stories. I like reading biographies. I like reading about other people who have done amazing things. And I LOVE reading weight loss success stories because they inspire me and make me incredibly happy – especially when it is a story from someone I consider a friend.
9. Hot chocolate. Ok, all chocolate. Despite giving up sugar this week and rocking it so much that I’m contemplating a continue sugar strike – I really do enjoy sugar and sweet things. They make me happy and in moderation that is a good thing.
10. A good book. I have always and will always be a reader. I always love the book more than the movie. Want me to be happy? Clear a couple hours in my schedule, hand me a good book, and send me off.
There are a million other things that make me happy. I’m a pretty happy girl and can be amused by the simplest things. But this list only calls for ten and ten there are! As far as the ten I should be tagging, I’m so late doing this I don’t know who hasn’t done it already. If you haven’t, consider yourself chosen! Do it!’
And just to make me even happier because comments make me happy… tell me ONE thing that makes YOU happy in the comments. ;)
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Being outside as much as possible, in any weather!
.-= Katie Johnson´s last blog ..Saturday Reflections =-.
saturdays make me happy :)
Me too.
I know it’s cliche, but my kids. They bring my more joy and happiness in life than I could have ever imagined possible.
Cruising with my hubby and kids makes me happy – it means so much to me to be away from cell phones, computers, work, cooking, cleaning etc etc
Happy valentines day.
Julia
http://juliasjourney-finallygettingfit.blogspot.com/2010/02/monday-mojo-giveaway.html
.-= Julia´s last blog ..SnowLanta =-.
Well the feeling is mutual my dear, I love spending time with you also. You are a daughter any one could be proud of and I certainly am.
Love
Mom
:D
Just found your blog, and love it! Plus I love your 10 things that make you happy. One thing that makes me happy is being able to go home and spend time with my Mum.
Thanks!
a good day working in the garden
Sunny skies during the cold winter months turn me on more than anything else <3
.-= Whitney´s last blog ..What really feeds my soul? =-.
Ditto what Liz said.
I really enjoy Saturdays because I get to wake up when I want to, read while nursing a cup of coffee and, in general, just relax.
.-= ‘Drea´s last blog ..When Your Grip Strength Is At Its Best =-.
My puppies make me happy. :)
the fact that somebody stopped hating country makes me happy! woot! woot! :)
.-= Adrienne´s last blog ..The B is back in town =-.
Haha. Glad I could make you happy. That’s after 20 years of refusing to listen to it/hating it.
Tax returns :)
My garden makes me happy.
That’s one of the things I love about you – that you’re generally a happy person.
.-= Hanlie´s last blog ..Getting healthy =-.
Aw, I’m glad. Yay for happiness! :)
Running!
.-= AndrewENZ´s last blog ..Running up One Tree Hill =-.
You are crazy.
Stopping running! :)
.-= The Merry´s last blog ..My Second 5k =-.
Talking to my best friend always makes me happy. She’s my sunshine on a cloudy day. Happy Hearts Day!
Comments make me happy too. :-) And chocolate, and snuggling with my doggies.
I’m really enjoying reading about all your travel adventures and the fun you’re having with Kepa.
.-= Janet´s last blog ..Weekly Update =-.
You and I have quite a few things in common.
Oh, and naps make me happy. :)
.-= Jeremy Logsdon´s last blog ..And then there were eight… =-.
I always love these post about what makes people happy! THX!
My cliché ones is lifting weights & my weekend treat cookie! … a given!
One that I don’t get to very often & may not for a while due to money… Hawaii! I love the beauty & peacefulness of it! Now I want to see New Zealand even more than before!
.-= Jody – Fit at 52´s last blog ..Happy V-Day; Healthcare Reform =-.
You would love New Zealand.
Agreed. Exercise is the best happy pill!
.-= Kat´s last blog ..Am I Really Doing Whatever it Takes? =-.
What little things make you happy or always bring a smile to your face?
I love your list. I love driving all alone. With others in the car I can’t jam out to the music.
.-= TB-Milwaukee´s last blog ..Fat Monday =-.
Really?! I do too! Some people think it’s weird that I like driving alone so much or taking a road trip by myself. It’s fun, peaceful, just awesome. I love it.
I love your happy list! I TOTALLY agree with music. I LOVE music. I love it so much that I cant listen to it while I work or I forget to work lol.i also LOVE food. Ooh and blogging! And exercise! Those endorphins..thats when I say I’m high on gym lol. I like taking photos though I’m not supurb at it im not bad either. Your photos are pretty good! I noticed you like hot chocolate a lot. I’m more of a tea person but hot chocolate is good sometimes. I also LOVE books! I read too much sometimes! So, my list would have, in no particular order, books, music (both listening to and dancing to), working out, blogging, my family (esp my best friend and my mother and sister), my friends, food, playing around with my photos, umm is that ten? No. well I cant think of anything else right now my head’s stuffed up. :) but..great list!
.-= merri´s last blog ..beth [Flickr] =-.