100 Vessels Of Happiness

When my friend Aaron challenged me to compile a list of 100 things that bring me happiness, I jumped right to it. And I must say, it was a lot of fun to think about all of the little things that bring me joy. Even making my list was a blissful experience, allowing me to relive moments of mirth. I recommend that everyone start jotting down their own list and feel the delight in all of the wonderful things that surround your life. It's a good reminder of what we have when we feel despair. there is always plenty to be grateful for.
Here is my Happy Hundred: 

1. Running by the ocean
2. Snuggling with the kittehs
3. The feeling of accomplishment after starting the day with some good cardio
4. The 3rd floor loft/ library/ sanctuary
5. Reading in bed while scratching Jeremy's head as he drifts off
6. Smoothies in the sun (see also watermelons)
7. Adventures with Aaron
8. Annoying Emily after she's tormented the other cats
9. Hiking & camping in the fall
10. The fall (smells, tastes, colors, sweaters, boots, pumpkins, Halloween, hay rides, corn mazes)
11. Feeling light after completing a to do list
12. Being a partner/ owner of my own store
13. Riding bikes and seeing the deer & bunnies on the island
14. Sunsets by the water (sun-gazing)
15. The comfort I feel in a library
16. My bamboo sleep-shirt
17. Meditation
18. Positivity blogs, channels & books (i.e. SoulPancake, Eat Mangos Naked)
19. Purgatory Chasm
20. Hammock time
21. Being hugged (genuinely)
22. Learning the ukulele
23. Brazil & the faith that I will someday soon, be back there
24. My beautiful, wondrous, hilarious, talented friends
25. Completing 100 squats in a row
26. Discovering new artsy, indie flicks or music
27. Vegan restaurants
28. Vespas
29. Brain games, logic puzzles and practicing new languages
30. Purple & orange
31. Watching my favorite shows with J while we eat big salads & such
32. Funny memes
33. The number 33
34. Knowing that each day is the first day of the rest of my life
35. Signs that my mother isn't gone (hummingbirds)
36. Horror movies
37. Picnics
38. Spooning
39. Fresh fruit
40. Coloring books
41. The Dollar Tree
42. Drag queen culture
43. Accepting & dressing my age, but keeping my flair
44. The freckles on George's nose
45. Broadway
46. Karaoke nights with my pals
47. 20's-40's style clothing, music, verbage
48. Haunted houses
49. Being the recipient of shoulder/ back rubs
50. Consignment/ thrift stores
51. Painting
52. Rainy days inside with a book & tea/ rainy nights under the covers with the windows ajar
53. All things David Bowie & Prince
54. Stargazing/ meteor showers on a blanket with J
55. iPhone
56. Performing (theater, music)
57. Whimsy
58. Jeremy's cooking
59. Feeling hydrated
60. Flats (shoes)
61. Visiting my family
62. Cards Against Humanity
63. Bright colors ( I will always be a product of my Rainbow Brite upbringing)
64. Irish pride... without drinking myself stupid
65. Kindle
66. Naps in the sun
67. Dancing
68. Finding a new favorite show after it's popular and watching it marathon style
69. Train rides
70. Funky glasses
71. Hello Kitty
72. Writing this list and remembering all the things that make me happy
73. Tea
74. Alone time
75. Amazon Prime
76. The pride I take in my veganism and the hope that I inspire others to try it out
77. The smell of coffee
78. Watching clouds take shapes
79. Art galleries/ museums
80. Being alone in a movie theater
81. Vibrams
82. My closet
83. Records
84. Black & white photography
85. The sound that new kittens make or watching a small puppy run around
86. Sleeping in
87. Baking soda /& ACV (household miracles)
88. Faith in something greater than myself
89. The beauty in grief
90. Rebounding (mini trampoline)
91. Staying true to myself, never being afraid of how others perceive me (see Weirdo)
92. Making a meaningful connection
93. Board-games
94. 1950's/ 60's musicals
95. Stepping on crunchy pinecones 
96. Looking into people's eyes & finding kindness
97. Knowing I have so much life ahead of me
98. Dreaming every single day
99. Grattitude
    

100. Jeremy


So, there you have it... 100 things that make me a happy girl. I could easily add 100 more. 
Your turn. Do it now!

Have a blessed day!

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