i've read about this idea before (namely in this fabulous xojane article), but the other day, i saw another piece that suggested everyone come up with at least 10 things that automatically make them smile or feel comforted and happy. you know, like a go-to smile file for moments when you're kind of bummed out or just want to feel happier.
after a particularly grueling commute this morning and an uncharacteristically grumpy mood this week, i thought it would be the perfect opportunity to make my list. i'm sure there are thousands and thousands i could add, but i'll stick with 20 for now. PLEASE leave your lists in the comments! i was having so much fun quizzing my friends about this earlier, and it's so cool to see what makes everyone happy.
a cup of dunkin' donuts coffee.
new england (especially boston) in the summertime.
driving on a sunny day with the windows down and my favorite music playing.
men with southern accents.
chicken piccata.
hanson. (come at me!)
hip-hop dancing.
nice, france.
baking a cake from scratch.
synchronicities.
vacation anticipation.
foodgasms.
finding my new favorite song and listening to it on repeat.
cinnabon smell at the mall.
sister act 2/the princess diaries/cheesy rom-coms/vh1 countdown shows.
smiles from cute strangers.
sinbad.
waking up and realizing i don't have anywhere to be (formerly SNOW DAY FEELING).
chocolate-covered gummy bears.
having the perfect buzz at a great concert.
Coffee
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Tea
Showers
Autumn
Lentils
My record player
Cats, owls, and elephants, oh my!
My drums
Performing
My shower radio
Singing
Dancing
Dinosaurs
Diners
Breakfast
Farms
Bookstores
Legos
Adrenaline from being in the photo pit at a concert
Old movie theaters
Bed & Breakfasts
Classic scifi
Chocolate covered raisins! Chocolate covered raisins!
trivia
name that tune
pie
how the apartment smells when bread is baking
hiking a mountain
waking up in the middle of the mountains when it is still dark out
a horse's cheek (this sounds weird, but I grew up with a horse and he had these huge fuzzy cheeks and when I was a kid I thought it was awesome)
goodness, this list could keep going! :) Not sure why it won't let me comment through Wordpress or OpenID, either. Anyone else?
'90s TV SHOWS! DINERS! PIE! such a good list, farah! :)
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My dog, Ellie.
French fries, fresh from the fryer, with malt vinegar.
Corgi puppies.
Las Vegas.
Beautiful women who don't know they're beautiful.
Buying new notebooks and pens.
New England September weather.
Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Day Two of a Three-Day Weekend
wow, love these! vegas is also totally on mine (and, relatedly, the coin sound that slot machines make even when you didn't win much). have never really thought about the last one but that is SO good. yeah. with you.
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Music
Italy
Paris
Sweet tea
Fro yo. www.rsrue.blogspot.com
God
Blogs
My poodle
Friends
ooh, also a huge fan of fro yo! pinkberry takes me to my happy place for sure. :)
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