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101 simple things that make me happy
1. fresh flowers 2. clean cotton sheets 3. babies just after a bath 4. photography 5. fluffy cotton candy colored clouds at dusk 6. cheerful window boxes 7. wrought iron fences 8. kitten and puppy faces 9. a good read 10. a hot shower 11. fresh whipped cream 12. a glass of a crisp pinot grigo 13. flying a kite 14. listening to an old song from high school 15. using the china my grandmother gave me 16. friends of all kinds 17. lightening bugs 18. a basket of fresh laundry straight from the dryer (or line) 19. playing hookey 20. singing with the car windows down 21. the smell of dirt just after the rain 22. u2 23. a new haircut 24. sparrows 25. laughing a good belly laugh 26. a long bubble bath 27. a telephone call from a friend 28. dandelions 29. a afternoon nap. 30. a new journal. 31. crayons 32. paper straws 33. box fans in windows on a warm spring day 34. glee 35. a favorite mug 36. dancing with my nieces 37. hugs from my nephews 38. jergen's lotion 39. smiling at a stranger 40. talking late into the night 41. the sound of ocean waves 42. fields of wildflowers 43. sunshine 44. spotting the first robin of spring 45. worn jeans 46. swinging in a tireswing 47. homemade jam 48. my friend lisa's cornbread 49. fresh veggies from the farmer's market 50. drive-in theaters 51. eating steamed dumplings with chopsticks 52. a hand to hold 53. red umbrellas 54. ladybugs 55. helping someone else 56. e.e. cummings 57. compliments 58. soft morning rain 59. bonfires 60. s'mores 61. fountain coke 62. listening to my nieces sing in the car 63. love letters 64. keeping a journal of my favorite quotes 65. a perfect chicken salad 66. old quilts 67. the first crisp day of fall 68. brown craft paper and butcher's twine 69. kindness from strangers 70. looking through old family photos 71. stolen kisses 72. robots 73. hummingbirds 74. basil 75. dollars in your pocket that you forgot you had 76. the smell of coppertone 77. going to the movies 78. shopping in the thrift store 79. old bottles and mason jars 80. fresh bakery bread 81. blogs 82. fond memories 83. saying 'i love you' 84. dove soap 85. soft brie with pears or gingersnaps 86. rainbows 87. the crunch of fall leaves under your feet 88. finding easter eggs 89. thunder in the distance 90. the tiny sliver of the new moon 91. a pet sleeping in the sunbeam 92. red swedish fish 93. swapping stories over a hand of cards at the kitchen table 94. juicy fresh pineapple 95. toe rings 96. jumping off the diving board 97. long walks in the woods 98. carousel horses 99. bad puns 100. red bell pepper 101. homecooked meals with loved ones and friends
what are some of yours?
what a GREAT list....I think I'm going to do mine this evening...how long did it take you?
ReplyDeleteLOVE.LOVE your new banner!
HUGS
Char
it didn't take long...about an hour maybe? one the dam burst, it poured out.
ReplyDeletea perfect chicken salad !
ReplyDeletewow you hit that one on the head....we drive 30 minutes to spring green for the most perfect of chicken salad sandwiches...EVER !
and we do it almost every weekend....sick, right ?
What a lovely list . . . I'll start with just one.
ReplyDelete1- seeing what makes people happy and that they desire to share with others.
That my friend is about the loveliest list I've seen! intrigued by brie and pears, is it a recipe or just something you throw together?
ReplyDeleteYes, love me a new hair cut! If only it lasted longer than four weeks. I do love cool days, being the menopausal old bitch I am. I love flowers and birds. Hate rats. HATE RATS! Love Kashi cereal with strawberries and blueberries on top. And then my morning cup of coffee. My very favorite part of each day.
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Yes, yes, the banner is very fetching!
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101...I think you covered them all!! :-)
ReplyDelete:) not sick at all. i drive 90 miles for pf changs about once every 6 weeks or go to bham just so i can get my favorite chicken salad (at the place in homewood), wild yeast sourdough bread (continental bakery) and baby cakes (pastry arts)
ReplyDeletelove your list!
ReplyDeletei wrote a list of 100 things a while back ... http://radiantreflections.wordpress.com/2010/01/21/i-love/
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your layout is perfect char...i am thrilled at how it looks...chocolate everything . #10 ...#2...
ReplyDeletegolden retrievers ... #25 ... #100 ..singing...
gold rings... a nice dress...the curve of a paper bird ...
have a very wonderful weekend char!!
oh what a fun list! lightning bugs... singing out loud... summer evenings... fresh cherries... thrift store shopping... Gerard Manley Hopkins... honeysuckle... warm scones... :)
ReplyDeletethe photo- dandelion is captured by yourself ?
ReplyDeletegreat list, I can't believe it only took you a hour to write because it is so clever and perfect.
ReplyDeleteGreat list! I really, really hope to see some lightening bugs someday. They aren't something we have around here, but it seems like such a magical thing to see. :) Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI'll just copy your list...it's such a great one!
ReplyDeleteOh my I will have to start a list...but many of them will be the same as yours...a peek at your list gives me a peek into your beautiful soul:)
ReplyDeleteWonderful list. I'm right there with you on the chicken salad, Glee, sounds of the ocean, fields of wildflowers, going to the movies and keeping a journal of my favorite quotes. I would have to add the satisfaction of reading a really, really good book.
ReplyDeletei agree - that's my #9
ReplyDeleteI loved reading your list and could not resist doing one for today on my blog.
ReplyDeleteCheck it out at http://www.msdewberrys.blogspot.com
wowowow. great list.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful list, Char! It's a great way to celebrate the things that bring you joy.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I'll try something like this sometime.
i adore your list. i was writing and adding and crossing out on mine today.
ReplyDeletelightening bugs~ brilliant!
xo
ps: your blog looks lovely.
This is a fantastic list. It has made me so happy!
ReplyDeleteI've never did a kyte fly 'cause I've never had one :(
ReplyDeleteI love some of those things too. Some like the clean sheets, the ice cream, the shower, the ocean, stolen kisses, going to the movies, carousels.. are simply amazing.
Love!
xxx