Things that always make me happy

Running forever on end gives you lots of time to think.  I always think of blog topics while running and usually am too tired to write them afterwards.  But one I thought of today is just so fun.  I thought I'd list out some of my favorite things.  Because as Julie Andrews sings, "I simply remember my favorite things and then I don't feel so bad.

Things that make me happy

-the smell of coffee brewing
-watching the snow fall and drinking hot chocolate
-a new episode of The Vampire Diaries (when paired with a glass of wine and chocolate this is pretty much bliss)
-a good run
-yoga
-reading an amazing book

-baking
-smelling flowers, looking at flowers, everything about flowers
-fall (the leaves falling, the crisp air, pumpkins, cider donuts)
-the Royals when they play well
-traveling
-mountain climbing
-my kitties cuddling me
-crafting
-a good night's sleep
-the smell of lavendar or rose
-candles burning
-finding new places in Chicago
-the summer concerts in Millennium Park
-my friends
-my family
-a meaningful church service
-having no homework
-receiving/sending a letter
-watching the sunset
-sledding/building a snowman/walking in the snow
-baseball opening day
-the first warm day in spring
-coming home after being away a while
-seeing the mountains after being away for a while
-music
-Sara Bareilles and David Cook in concert
-Friends, the tv show


Thinking of things you love rules.  Instant mood booster.