The little things.......that really make you happy!
Posted by _Dalida_ on Feb 12, 2009 · Member since Jan 2009 · 966 posts
....clean, folded dishtowels
....waking up early and drinking a cup of hot, black organic coffee
....cognitive freedom (nobody can ever take that away!)
...running
....my family
...a clean house in general
...haha that's all i can think of at the moment ;)
the other day I was walking up to my apt building and there was a little boy (7-9 yrs) passing by presumably on his way home from school. Our 'landscaping' consists of mini boulders reather than grass/plants/etc. One of the boulders had somehow been moved to the sidewalk, and the kid picked it up and put it back with the rest. That was so cute, and I thanked him and he said "you're welcome". So cute, and it made me happy. :)
...a cup of tea
...the smell of rain (the sound of rain, the fact of rain)
...high winds (oddly enough!)
...a blackbird's song
...clean sheets
...when my cat knows that I could benefit from his attention.
Cali wagging her tail when I get home from work.
Hannah Rose realizing it is 'mommy' and putting her quills down.
My kitties purring and rubbing against me.
Biko saying in a gruff voice...Hello.
The little kids in the neighbourhood asking me how all my critters are?
My sweet love holding my hand
A smile
Laughter
Open windows in the cold and lots of warm blankets
My balcony squirrel
The incessant chatter of Chickpea, Blue Bird and Little Blue Bird
Hearing my dad's voice on the phone asking how I am doing and what's new
My friends, both in the here and now and via email
Sparrows (OK, all birds)
Hearing from my friend in Australia that has had to evacuate all her rescue ponies, horses, cats and dogs because of the fires. When I get an email, I know she is still safe.
Sam: http://www.thestar.com/article/585671
Rain hitting my windows
Cali getting more fur daily
A good book
Picking worms off the sidewalks and putting them back in dirt
The birds at my birdfeeder.
My seven year old's smile.
A day off work.
Cuddling wife my wife, although that may be a big thing (not her) the cuddles! Oh no I think I got myself in trouble here if she reads this she will take it wrong.
My neighbours friendly cat, except when it is catching the birds at my bird feeder.
The first flower in the spring and the first snow fall in the fall.
More later....
I love reading these, so good vibe :)>>>
Taking time to grow wheat grass at home in the window sill.
Watching the rabbit eat it.
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...finding out I had more money left for the month than I thought. Not much, but more.
...watching 2 15-yr-old guys buy flowers in the market this morning. One said, "Man,I can't carry these down the street, I'm too embarassed." I said, "Dude--embarrassed? Dayum, you should be proud. Every girl or woman who sees you with those is going to be soooo envious of your girlfriend." He laughed and bought them, and walked away, head high and his bouquet on show!
(DH didn't do anything special today, so I bought a couple of yellow roses on my own.)
ooo getting ~40% of my taxes back this year. filed electronically, awaiting approval.
My kids laughs
The sound of the ocean
When my kids run to me and jump in my arms to give me a hug
Like YBm the sound and smell of rain
A nice cup of my special coffee (I get my mom to ship it from Montreal, comes from a little shop)....mmmm
Picking beach glass and sea shells
Taking my kids to the park
Playing volleyball or going to the gym
Singing
Scapbooking
finding vegan b-12
singing happy birthday to my good friends
having dinner with the family
rain
having sleepovers with my little sisters
letting my friends know that i love them (and vice-versa)
- tea.
- when I blaze through a Russian translation in under an hour.
- Ecover fabric softener.
anything cute that my daughter does
when my husband surprises me by making a vegan dinner for me
sunshine!
getting to play with/cuddle dogs of any sort
laughing obnoxiously
chocolate
finding herbs/fresh produce at a reasonable price
cooking/baking
storms
Waking up on a Sunday morning to two warm, cuddled purring cats in bed with me!
Estefania_Bell, I forgot the sound of the ocean and the smell of it too. Thanks for reminding me.
One of my greatest little joys is diving. Being many feet below the ocean and just watching the beautiful life happening around me. Gives me a total sense of peace, joy and wonder.
Zippy dog makes me happy
Plus he is always happy when I come home
Being back on the farm for some relaxation
Peaceful and so quiet here.
The receptionist at work makes me happy. ;)b
Love going to work when she is there.
She has me helping her make the transition to veggie.
Laying in the tub. Warm water. Classical music (preferably Julia Fischer). Good book. Relax until the point when your toes just begin to get all pruned. So relaxing.
...sitting on the floor because my dogs are taking over the couch
...coming home late and the house is clean
...an email or text message from a friend I've been missing
...my husband's contant source of amusement
...going to the library
...really scary thunderstorms (as long as I'm at home)
...snowdays (I don't ever get em anymore, but if it snows, I pray that it will be so much that I won't have to go to work the next day)
...grocery stores, especially Whole Foods
...and just knowing that I have an amazing family and 2 beautiful baby dogs that I couldn't live without
When you come home from a short trip somewhere ( like to the store or something) and you're family greet you like you have been gone for a year!
...a little bit of green in every room with flowers and plants
...making a pizza at home just the way you like it
...drinking tea out of your favorite cup
...feeling present
...orchids
...waking up before everyone else and getting some time to meditate
...everyone at home is healthy
...remembering things in life to be grateful for :)>>>
drinking tea in the morning
reading Little Women
prayer
baking things for other people (and they tell you it was the best "_____" they've ever eaten)
kneading bread
Vermont (thinking about it, and actually being there)
singing when no one is home
finishing a sewing project
when my cat Sylvia will sit and watch a movie with me from start to finish
being greeted by Sylvia when I come home
the feeling that comes when you know something you did has blessed someone else
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