Remembering things that make you Happy

(A few of )My Secrets for a Great Life (not necessarily in this order):

People to love and who love meBirds singing outside my windowThe first day it "feels" like springLaughing until it hurtsA cat curled up and purring in my lapThe sweat of a great workoutPeople who focus on the positiveVolunteeringSinging in the showerWatching a squirrel hang upside down off the birdfeeder to eatFriends who have known you for decadesGratitude

Playing in mud puddles and not caringDancing with my two year old Kickboxing to the song Kung Fu FightingRelaxing with yogaSex on a regular basis!(hard when you have an overworked husband and a hyperactive toddler!)A good hair dayNew shoesA clean house that smells goodA good movie, a cuddle and some popcorn to share72 degrees and a gentle breezeSlobbery two year old kisses

Time is an illusion..Lunchtime, doubly so.From A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

-my 4-year-old niece - hugs from her; when she says that she misses me; cuddling with her; putting her to bed; reading with her; listening to her tell stories-my 10-month-old niece - when she reaches for me; kisses from her; when she is happy to see me; rocking her to sleep; watching her sleep-a clean car-a walk through the woods-the smell of morning-a great cup of coffee-the silent company of a good friend-laughter-clean, crisp sheets that have been dried on the clothesline-fresh strawberries and cream-birthday cake -a boat ride on a sunny day-laying in the pool being lazy-seeing a really good show with someone I care about (and talking about it for days afterwards!)-learning new things; seeing new places-falling in love-finishing a big project-my hometown - shopping in the little shops; strolling in the tulip gardens; sitting in the park and watching people-being scared (haunted houses; spooky stories; scary movies)-cooking for my family and friends-reading a good book

-When my 2 year old is being incredibly cute-Spending time with friends-Getting your first paycheck from a new job-Getting compliments-Getting my house clean-Watching my fish swim in their beautiful tank (so relaxing)-Being loved

Watching my children playing together. Watching my cats chasing & playing together lol. Giving food (not money) to beggers. Cycling along the river to the park with my children. Seeing my childrens excitement and joy after the tooth fairy *ehem!* has left them a pound stirling (£1) under their pillows. Rainy days while warm indoors.

"Do what thou wilt shall be the the Law, Love is the whole of the law, Love BEFORE will, The meaning of life is to LOVE""Never apologise for who you are""Leave as little negative impact on the world as possible""Last night fear knocked on my door, faith answered and no one was there"Even if it's slow it's going to Go!

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