I was just thinking about what sort of things make me happy. You know, not just those, “hey, that’s nice!” But a real, “I wish this moment will last forever!” kind of thing. So here are my top 10 things that make me happy.

#10.) Chocolate. Admit it; some times a piece of chocolate is all you need to make you feel better. And in moderation (or so I hear) can even be good for you! So remember to take a moment and eat a piece.

#9.) Cooking/Baking. I’m always up for trying new things when it comes to baking and cooking. I find when I get board that is what I do, I cook and bake. It’s fun for me! If any of you ever have fun, new, or interesting recipes shoot them my way!

#8.) Cleaning. This one is right up there with cooking and baking. When I’m board it is just what I do! And just like walking, it gives me time to think. So if you ever see me cleaning know that this is just one of those things that make me happy.

#7.) Sleeping/Naps. Some days I like to think I could sleep all day if no one or anything kept me from my bed. But if I can’t sleep all day, I’m more than happy to take a little cat nap to keep me going!

#6.) Good Smells. This one might seem kind of weird, but think about it. There are just some smells in life that bring back great memories. Cinnamon & apples = Christmas. Freshly baked cookies = Cookie Sundays. Flowers = spring time. Rain in the summer time = A much needed cool down from the hot summer days.
Just as the old proverb says, “Stop and smell the roses.” Try and remember to do that every opportunity you have.

#5.) Walks. I think I have come to enjoy this one just over the past few years a bit more. It’s a great time to walk off any stress you may have, to think about the big questions in life, or just to visit with friends. AND it’s good for your physical health! All around, walks are great!

#4.) Ceramics. My favorite sect in the Art department. I could (and have) spent hours working on ceramic pieces. I can’t wait to one day have my own studio so I can do it whenever I want to!

#3.) Music. Not a day goes by that I have a song (or a number of songs) stuck in my mind. If I’m not singing it, I have it on while I drive to work, while I’m at work, while I clean, or even while I sleep. Music will ALWAYS be a part of my life, and it is one of those things that just make my days a little brighter.
Here are just a few songs about being happy that make me happy!
You Make Me Happy – Lindsey Ray
Don’t Worry, Be Happy – Bob Marley
Happy – NeverSayNever
Merry Happy – Kate Nash
A Beautiful Day – India.Ari
Better Together – Jack Johnson
(Look these up on YouTube and enjoy!)

#2.) You do! If you’re reading my Blog post right now, it’s because you are one of the privileged few who even know I have a blog! It’s you guys who really make my life worth living. I always think that the two things in my life that make it worth living are my family and my friends. So thank you for making me happy!

#1.) The Gospel. Really, need I say more? It has been a part of my life my WHOLE life. I can’t image what my life would be like without it. What choices would I have made differently? Where would I be today without it? That is one question I rather not think about.

So there you have it! I hope you all take a moment and think about those things that make you most happy, and to remember where you’re blessings come from.

“I’m so tired of people needing
a reason for doing
everything in their lives.
Do it because you want to.
Because it’s fun.
Because it makes you happy.”
- Unknown