I've been asking myself these questions recently. Between the winter blues settling in, my parents divorce, and the trials and tribulations of being a new mother I have been giving the subject of happiness a lot of thought. So I decided to start keeping a happy journal. (I have also heard of people creating gratitude journals). It's just a hodgepodge of thoughts, ideas, things, people and places that I love. Here's my list; what would be on yours?
a smile from PK, kisses from Mike. steamed crab. Princess Diana. listening to "The Hobbit". chicken marsala. staying up late to read a good book. Super Mario 3. Disney movies. spending time with my sisters. jewelry. green grass, blue skies, crickets chirping. Elizabeth Bennett. the Somewhere In Time soundtrack. pina colada's. road trips. playing games with the Holdaway's. Christmas morning. purple nail polish. wind chimes. ice cold peaches. double dates. Kiersten's cello. snorkeling. Greek mythology. U2. burgundy irises. bbq. the Scarlet Pimpernel. John Waterhouse prints. driving in my car with the windows rolled down. Princess Leia. geraniums. learning something new. dancing in front of a mirror. shepherds pie. CTR 8. cooking for friends. musicals. going out to a steak dinner. poet's corner at Westminster Abbey. making a new friend. bikini weather. unchained melody. Liz Carlyle books. stuffed mushrooms. remodeling the house. Disneyland. being pleasantly surprised by a kind thought or gesture.
10 comments:
ode to an infant
oh ode to inconvenience.
ode to contractions & bad timing.
ode to the infant.
afraid. c-section. needles. vomit.
tiny toes. eyes.
so ode to perfect timing.
rocking chairs and blankets
ode to you infant angel. you'll never know what you've done.
forfeited heaven to save our lives.
On my happy list: living close to family. the beach. traveling (anywhere, any time, by any means). London! the Utah Shakespearean Festival. date night. Ryan playing the piano or "explaining" his day to daddy. when Nate comes home. playing games. having friends over for dinner. curling up with a book, a blanket, a cat, and hot chocolate (or orange mango cinnamon tea). England. NPR. putting Ryan to bed. playing the piano and singing. reconnecting with old friends.
Thanks for posting this Meg! It actually made me happy thinking what makes me happy! Here are some of them...
Dancing to Reggae...Tan Lines .... Nicknames .... Christmas morning .... Getting your hair washed by someone else.... Scorpio's .... San Diego .... Vegas.... Moab .... A new outfit .... Tyler, the U Dog .... When people around me are happy .... my sisters .... Good hair day .... Pirates of the Carribean (the ride) ..... One Man Band breakfast .... Getting a pat on the butt .... Shopping with Ca-z .... Concerts @ Usana .... Moonstruck .... Bob Marley .... La Jolla shores .... Ruby River Top sirloin, medium well with a loaded, jacketed potato mmmmmm! ..... playing hotels.... Having someone tell you how good you look .... Konrad Heras ..... watching a baby sleep .... sunshine .... Sushi with Kiersten .... Faries .... Monkeys .... Tree houses .... going to Gay night .... When you hug someone and they don't let go first .... Hitting all green lights .... Learning something new .... Watching PK be born .... When my kitty runs to greet me when i get home .... snuggling .... being busy ..... kisses on the forehead .... -
i am inspired by your post so i am going to post my own list on my site, but since it is your blog i thought that i would write some things about you that make me happy or that i love about you-here goes...
how beautiful you are inside and out.your LOUD laugh. adorable accessories and sense of style.great cook. you love 80s movies as much as me.a Brit at heart.great music taste.passionate about life. how smart you are without being a know-it-all. your height-You're so BIG-hahaha.down to earth.say it like it is. santa collection.competitiveness.michael jackson impersonation.your english accent when we were in england.great handwriting.dramatic.decorating taste.kind heart.political debates.good speller.you root for the underdog.your confidence.that i can call you anytime and you will hear me out,no judgement. very understanding.you're the best.love ya-Heather
In no particular order (after the first 4):
1. PK Holdaway and his smarty-pants, wonderful parents
2. Gifted, talented artists-writers-poets for daughters (just beautiful KTs!)
3. Love, Love, Love
4. Belonging to an awesome family
5. 4-6', offshore swells at La Jolla
6. 30' visibility when the waves are gone
7. Meadows of wildflowers
8. Cloudless, moonless, transparent, star-filled dark skies
9. "Dolphinesia" at Sea World
10. Dark chocolate covered Macadamia nuts
11. A's on a report card
12. Money in the bank after all the bills have been paid
Okay so awhile back I started a joy list (part of a relief society lesson) Here is my joy list from through out the years and a few extras
Packages in mail from mom,watching boat/light parade with grandma sue and papa jr, shelter island fish restaurant with G sue and Papa Jr, Sunsets over the ocean, G. Sue's fried chicken, boogie boarding with Daniel, singing in car with Mom, marshmellow fights at OB, Mom's fudge and divinity at holiday timem Mom getting me ready for dance recitals, mom giving me perms, day of baptism with Sarah C, british accents, exploding toilets with Brenda, "mama" talk, Jenny Craig lunch breaks, 18th ward, Summer 02', Uncle Billy's house, Catching bouquet at Megan's wedding, Jelly bean halloween costume, Dan :), 2 hour phone calls for 3 months with Dan, 2 weeks of first dates with dan, pizza factory with Dan, Ice skating with Dan, Road trips in jeep with Dan, my engagement ring, being married, living in Hawaii, Pearl the wonder dog, day at Haliewa, Cholo's mexican food, Eating whatever I wanted during pregnancy, Benjamin Daniel Gardner, Ben's laugh, seeing Ben crawl for the first time....and I just thought of these - dancing with Papa Jr at wedding, smelling Ben right after his bath, bringing Ben home from hospital, Ninja Sushi, Samoan ward choir. Current things that make me happy - tax returns, north shore drives, Mackys shrimp shack, watching Ben attempt to walk. THE END!
oh yeah and if that wasn't enough - the other day I had the BEST feeling when I completed a simple homework for Philosophy on time. So the extra I forgot to add is - the feeling of accomplishment that school gives me.
okay so I just blogged like a maniac - go enjoy! See you soon neighbor! Leah
What can I say? Megan, Peter, kisses with Megan, Peter's infectious smile, shepherds pie, Megan's lasagna, fresh fruit, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Green Bay Packers, football in general, Cougar Sports of any kind, peaches, fresh fruit shakes, house projects, getting home from work, the weekend, U2, Coldplay, a hot cup of hot chocolate on a cold and snowy day, Provo Canyon in the fall, Provo Canyon in the spring, visiting family, family parties, Christmas, Thanksgiving, spending time with friends, a fun game, a good hard puzzle, fresh strawberries, the Bourne books and movies, the most loving wife in the world.
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