100 Things That Make Me Happy
I began composing the very first draft of this post over a year ago, in an attempt to consciously recognize the itty-bitty moments of everyday life that I enjoy. So often we get caught up over the ‘big things’, assuming, and perhaps even believing, that only a hefty paycheck, the perfect romantic partner, or that fancy-schmancy new car will bring us true happiness, which simply isn’t the case.
So. Below are one-hundred (for lack of a better word) ‘things’ that light me up. Enjoy… and I would love to hear a few of yours. ♥
a ‘lil list of 100 random things that make me smile
- Winning giant stuffed animals on the boardwalk
- Poetry
- Fresh flowers
- Pretty calendars
- Cute little kids
- Antique shops
- Fuzzy socks
- Shih-tzus
- Pastel colors
- Cancelled appointments or plans (usually)
- Rainy days
- The ocean
- An entertaining tv show
- Decorating
- Online shopping
- Journaling
- A space heater during the winter months
- Elmo (on Sesame Street)
- Balloons
- Songs by Ingrid Michaelson
- Cute shoes
- Frilly ribbon
- Lush and Bath & Body Works
- Projects
- Office supplies
- Exploring cities
- Art museums
- Cozy sweaters
- Funny GIFs
- Meaningful conversations
- Receiving unexpected gifts
- Giving unexpected gifts
- Correctly pronouncing a French word
- Daydreaming
- Soft throw blankets
- Classic picture books
- Solving a math problem on the first try
- Starting a new book
- Morning strolls
- Good news
- Kind blog comments
- Christmas Eve
- Fireplaces
- Lace
- Snow globes
- Boy bands
- Pretty ceramics
- Quiet bookshops
- Heart & flower symbols and/or emojis (Ex: ♥ ✿ ♡)
- Crossing items off to-do lists
- Laughing
- Pretty fabrics
- Good hair days
- Forever 21
- City guides
- Publishing a new blog post
- Romantic comedies
- The Seine
- Collecting freshly developed photos/negatives
- VSCO Film
- When the metro is practically empty
- Tumblr
- Short lines
- Seeing the Eiffel Tower from afar
- Quiet
- Society6
- Cute illustrations
- Fairy lights
- When the metro train arrives at the absolute perfect time (as in, the second I enter the station)
- Selecting macaron flavors. Chocolat et vanille, s’il vous plaît.
- Pronouncing the French ‘r’ correctly
- Strolls through Montmartre
- Rainy evenings
- Comfy hotel bedding
- Managing to achieve ‘the perfect shot’
- Floral patterns
- Smooth, safe travel… uber, taxi, train, plane, etc.
- Wrapping gifts
- Decorating
- Doodling
- Making new friends
- Kind, genuine people
- When a favorite artist of mine releases a new album
- When someone complements my photographs
- Cath Kidston
- Taking itty-bitty videos on my iPhone
- When the vending machine at school is well-stocked with Coca Cola Light
- Early grey tea
- Conversations about the French language and culture
- Having my eyebrows threaded
- Online clothing sales
- When la poste delivers a package while I’m home… saving me a trip to the post office
- Dusty pink everything
- Coloring books
- Sleeping through a lengthy plane ride
- Receiving positive feedback from my instructors
- Black eyeshadow
- Traveling to new cities
- Candy from the UK
- Living life every day ♥
I hope you are having a beautiful day, friends. A week from today I’ll be well on my way to Rome! I am so, so excited!
xoxo,
Abby
Great things to be happy about! Oh.. good hair days…
Ron | Nearby Wanderer
Thanks, Ron!
ahh this makes me so happy! And whenever you’re feeling a little down, you can come back to this list to find a pick-me-up :’) -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey’s
Aww, thanks so much, Audrey! <3 xo
I love this long list of HAPPY!!!
Thanks, Kayle! XO!
I relate to so many of these (especially quiet bookshops)! Great list and idea, Abby 🙂
Thanks so much, Alyssa!
I love this, Abby! So many things on your list remind me of the small joys found in the midst of the day-to-day. From the ocean to starting a new book to pretty ceramics, I am with you! 🙂
Thank you, Laura! XOXO!