here's to happiness

growing up my mom had a book called "14,000 things to be happy about." 

i loved randomly opening it and reading random things off the huge list 

of happiness, and i started making my own. i added to it over time 

and wanted to make my own book! then i forgot (oops) but just found it 

again on my old laptop and it literally made my heart happy. 
i think that life is all about the little things, because they add 
up and become the big things. i love focusing on little delights
because they bring happiness day in and day out.

today i woke up to the pouring rain (my favorite), so i thought....

what better day to share my happy list? i hope it makes you happy too. 

i will be adding to this my whole life, but here's a start. 

comment with your little happy lists today!

here’s to happiness

life’s tiny delights

·     having the door closed for you in the car.

·     back rubs.

·     breakfast in bed.

·     sunsets.

·     unexpected compliments.

·     meeting a deadline.

·     rain on the roof.

·     pasta and bread.

·     hugs from little kids.

·     love letters.

·     hot brownies.

·     changing perspective.

·     putting together a perfect outfit.

·     good timing.

·     new bags.

·     handwriting.

·     old friends.

·     anticipation.

·     jewelry that describes you.

·     ideas.

·     being involved.

·     gorgeous pictures.

·     eye colors.

·     being comfortable around certain people.

·     sharing a bagel.

·     change.

·     finishing a project.

·     driving.

·     hair in a pony tail.

·     pink socks.

·     names that fit people.

·     finding a song that perfectly describes how you’re feeling.

·     getting to know someone.

·     questions.

·     difference in opinion.

·     belief.

·     understanding current events.

·     giving a compliment to a stranger.

·     surprises.

·     voicemails to wake up to.

·     getting the chills.

·     drinking something hot when you haven’t eaten and feeling the warmth go through you.

·     bubble baths in the middle of the night.

·     washing your face before going to bed.

·     daily routine.

·     finding a perfect quote.

·     lucky numbers

·     walking around the house in a robe and slippers.

·     valentines day.

·     palm trees that bend in the wind.

·     telling a story to someone.

·     skinny pink headbands.

·     being missed by someone.

·     sand under your feet.

·     people with huge vocabularies.

·     checking goals off.

·     breakfast foods.

·     eight hours of sleep.

·     hymns.

·     swimmer’s bodies.

·     peach pie.

·     washing a car on your own.

·     stopping the car to look at a rainbow.

·     sitting with feet in the hot tub.

·     long ski days.

·     secret admirers.

·     having an influence on someone.

·     inside jokes.

·     whispering.

·     new shoes.

·     the part in someone’s hair.

·     thick books.

·     crepes.

·     choosing a piece in a box of chocolates.

·     tom hanks, actor.

·     the idea of love at first sight.

·     perfect teeth.

·     cuddling.

·     sharpie markers.

·     dresses.

·     the color white.

·     getting all dressed up.

·     wearing blush.

·     tan lines.

·     the color white.

·     andy roddick, professional tennis player.

·     oversize sun glasses.

·     receiving flowers.

·     james taylor, musician.

·     birthday parties.

·     subtle perfume.

·     the work it takes to open a pomegranate and then how worth it it is.

·     Laguna Beach, California.

·     fully-charged batteries.

·     starfish.

·     Alta ski resort.

·     nightly prayers.

·     “I love you.”

·     the French language.

·     falling asleep to rain.

·     waking up to rain.

·     Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

·     a perfect ski day.

·     album titles.

·     toned arms.

·     banana cream pie.

·     natural hair color.

·     a day out on the lake.

·     keeping a journal.

·     best friends.

·     poking belly-buttons.

·     big stuffed animals.

·     people who are good at hugging.

·     doorstep kisses.

·     comfortable silence.

·     thursday nights.

·     an open weekend.

·     summer concerts.

·     staying up late.

·     Hawaiian Islands.

·     having things in common with someone.

·     lists of favorite things.

·     sitting under a mango tree.

·     not doing what you’re supposed to.

·     doing what you’re supposed to.

·     warm blankets.

·     a perfect pair of jeans.

·     Uggs.

·     down comforters.

·     dangly earrings.

·     music genres.

·     yellow labs.

·     new friends.

·     laughing until you cry.

·     theatre.

·     junior mints.

·     Kate Spade, designer.

·     gerbera daisies.

·     You’ve Got Mail, 1998

·     getting butterflies

·     college football rivalries.

·     favorite commercials.

·     raspy voices.

·     sports games going into overtime.

·     winking.

·     film reviews.

·     blonde hair.

·     “all will be well” by the Gabe Dixon Band

·     staying and talking forever in the driveway when getting dropped off.

·     hearing something nice someone said about you.

·     signatures.

·     having no cavities at the dentist.

·     déjà vu.

·     You Can’t Take It With You, Broadway play.

·     dogs licking each other’s faces.

·     hair towels.

·     anticipation

·     4-wheel drive

·     january 24, National Compliment Day.

·     deep conversation.

·     oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.

·     fiji water.

·     telling stories.

·     conversation starting cards.

·     “The Late Show” with David Letterman

·     peacoats.

·     country flags.

·     remote controls.

·     nicknames.

·     when people get wide eyes when they’re excited.

·     Rudy

·     Polo Ralph Lauren.

·     different fonts.

·     the academy awards.

·     french bread.

·     surprise parties.

·     new people.

·     midnight bowling.

·     jenga.

·     neighbors.

·     riding in the cab of a truck.

·     first impressions.

·     best friends.

·     the smell of rain.

·     getting all dressed up.

·     sunsets on the beach.

·     a bonfire in the canyon.

·     people who have accents.

·     falling in love.

·     staying up all night.

·     Switzerland.

·     back rubs before bed.

·     white roses.

·     hot chocolate.

·     getting kissed in the rain.

·     dogs meeting each other.

·     ice water on a hot day.

·     possibilities.

·     authentic cowboys.

·     brushing your teeth.

·     The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

·     concerts.

·     traveling.

·     being with people just to be with them.

·     grilled cheese sandwiches.

·     open windows.

·     lights off.

·     describing people as “classy.”

·     paninis,

·     Cheesecake Factory.

·     stylish people.

·     dreams that come true.

·     uniqueness.

·     Citris Grill.

·     éclairs.

·     heroes.

·     the university of utah.

·     confidence.

·     masterpieces.

·     when someone drops you off and waits to make sure you get in.

·     feeling safe.

·     superbowl sunday.

·     chips and salsa.

·     baseball.

·     finishing an essay.

·     getting published.

·     picture captions.

·     homemade boston cream pie.

·     advice.

·     saying a prayer at a random time of the day.

·     a nice stranger.

·     coming home.

·     health.

·     pursuing dreams.

·     imagination.

·     daydream believers.

·     falling asleep with a smile.

·     waking up with a smile.

·     intuition.

·     homemade sweet rolls.

·     getting to know a new cd.

·     seeing him and having your heart skip a beat.

·     the beach.

·     trying something new and loving it.

·     desire for knowledge.

·     hours in a bookstore.

·     soulmates.

·     holding hands.

·     conversations with a stranger on a plane.

·     kisses on the forehead.

·     naps.

·     cab rides.

·     seeing your favorite movie again.

·     realizing fate.

·     being part of something.

·     laughing so hard it hurts.

·     cheering someone up.

·     loyalty of dogs.

·     getting the best parking place.

·     courage.

·     coming inside from the rain soaked and drying off with a towel.

·     getting a letter in the mail.

·     friends forever.

·     ability to trust someone else.

·     speaking a different language.

·     moving on.

·     having no regrets.

·     grace.

·     comfort food.

·     long, hot showers.

·     room service.

·     love of siblings.

·     seeing a shooting star.

·     making eye contact and smiling with a stranger.

·     finding a scent that describes you.

·     first kisses.

·     finding someone who takes your breath away.

·     someone believing in you.

·     a fortune cookie with the perfect message.

·     seeing him and finally feeling nothing.

·     braided hair.

·     making good choices.

·     air conditioning.

·     flying first class.

·     sitting by a fire.

·     hearing the words “I love you.”

·     innocence.

·     phone calls in the middle of the night.

·     sense of humor.

·     forgiveness.

·     perfect timing.

·     sharing dreams for the future with a best friend.

·     being pampered for a day.

·     hugs where you don’t ever want to let go.

·     long eyelashes.

·     finding a lost pet.

·     playing hard to get.

·     the guy in your life who isn’t a love but simply someone who adores you.

·     getting the perfect present for someone and watching them open it.

·     catching a glimpse of yourself in a mirror and being happy with what you see.

·     an unexpected compliment that makes your day.

·     songs that remind you of happy times.

·     thinking of a witty comeback right when you need it.

·     introducing people who become close friends.

·     thick markers.

·     spontaneity.

·     good hair days.

·     ipods.

·     elegance.

·     polka-dots.

·     dark chocolate being good for you.

·     a new month.

·     sponge curlers.

·     pink.

·     dimples.

·     goodnight phone calls.

·     busy days.

·     days with nothing at all that you have to do.

·     raincoats and galoshes.

·     Stephen Speaks, band.

·     the Grammy awards.

·     pink icing.

·     leaving las vegas.

·     “Wicked,” Broadway play.

·     the first time playing tennis in the spring.

·     true friends.

·     Einstein’s Brothers Bagels

·     late night talks.

·     siblings.

·     new song obsessions.

·     bravery.

·     green dresses.

·     my dad.

·     confidence.

·     country music.

·     crossing off goals.

·     sharing a bowl of ice cream with one spoon

·     wishing on fallen eye lashes

·     people watching from the passenger seat of a car

·     that first big breath of fresh air you take when you step outside in the early morning

·     anticipation for the holidays

·     wedding cakes

·     the smell of wet pavement from a heavy first rain

·     the feeling of sand between my toes at the beach

·     discovering a new delicious recipe

·     love notes

·     christmas cookies: making them, eating them...

·     walking through antique stores

·     spending hours in barnes and noble skimming books

·     wedding pictures

·     audrey hepburn movies

·     the sound of a single acoustic guitar

·     worn hardwood floors

·     saturday morning garage sales

·     dreaming up new decorating ideas for my first home

·     postcards

·     jumping in waves

·     the voice of my dad on the phone

·     black hands from charcoal

·     people watching at the airport

·     strangers who smile

·     browsing the travel section of a bookstore

·     receiving hand-written mail from an old friend

·     the sound of sprinklers in the summer

·     thunderstorms

·     candid photos

·     organizing my closet

·     the start of a new season

·     a romantic dinner at a sidewalk cafe

·     fresh flowers in the kitchen

·     a forever family

·     reading what has been highlighted in a used textbook

·     phone calls from far away 

·     window seats

·     giggles that turn into hiccups

·     closing my eyes in a loud restaurant

·     listening to the symphony warm up 

·     shaky legs from a long run

·     embarrassing stories

·     teeth so clean they squeak

·     old couples holding hands

·     surprisingly pleasant people

·     milk mustaches

·     the smell of freshly cut grass

·     making new friends

·     ferris wheels

·     the sound of waffles being buttered

·     photo shoots

·     suspenders

·     finger painting

·     taking pictures of laughing children

·     every romantic, delicious & artistic thing about europe

·     reading old journal entries & laughing at myself

·     looking for images in the clouds

·     having freshly painted toenails

·     feeling invincible after a run

·     going to the airport

·     a bunch of freshly picked sunflowers

·     a really good cry

·     holding newborn babies

·     the fresh, cool feel of the ocean on a summer day

·     reading under a blanket while it's raining outside

·     being able to cook or bake with no deadline

·     an energizing run

·     oreo milkshakes

·     ripe mango

·     taking photographs

·     cuddles from my dog

·     writing letters

·     making art

·     trips to new destinations

·     vintage bicycles

·     sharing a meal with friends

·     the sound of a polaroid camera

·     watercolors

·     building a sand castle

·     when the screen goes completely white during a movie & the whole theater is bathed in it

·     any sandwich that involves toasting/grilling & cheese

·     the way a piece of paper feels after it's been covered with writing from a ballpoint pen

·     the faces of little kids listening to you while you read them a book

·     the feeling you get as you climb the first huge slope of a roller coaster

·     half-melted ice cream

·     the first time you're alone after a first kiss with someone & can privately & ecstatically freak out

·     getting a genuine & meaningful compliment

·     reading while taking a bubble bath

·     writing my name with a sparkler

·     snowflakes so big you can catch them on your tongue

·     rope swings

·     hearing a song that brings back a dreamy memory

·     campfire under a star filled sky

·     tippy toes

·     running further than i thought i could

·     finding the perfect gift

·     tiramisu in italy

·     making my dreams come true

·     being in love

·     learning something new

·     kissing puppies

·     not having to set an alarm

·     laughing until you cry

·     roadside diners

·     rain boots + puddles

·     a brand new pair of socks

·     inside jokes that never die

·     a perfect s'more

·     unexpected moonings

·     dancing in my room

·     cheesy love stories

·     scrabble with my parents

·     the right look from the boy you like

·     an after-workout burn

·     hugs

·     light coming through the slates of my blinds

·     paperback books

·     the harmonica

·     photobooths

·     reading children's books

·     being at the peak of a ferris wheel

·     hearing the testimonies of friends

·     spending time in prayers

·     hearing and saying "i love you"

·     red velvet cupcakes

·     finding a delicious recipe to share

·     overcast saturdays

·     reading in bed with fresh sheets

·     old school photo booths

·     wind chimes

·     little kid british accents

·     paper chain count downs

·     acoustic anything

·     ducklings

·     slurpees

·     new beginnings + second chances

·     black + white photobooth strips

·     white daisies

·     being the new girl

·     the crackly sound of old vinyls

·     railway stations & airports, the excitement of traveling

·     chasing bubbles

·     sunrise at the seashore

·     walking home in the late hours of the night

·     cobbled streets

·     little kids asking silly questions with the utmost seriousness

·     browsing through books in the silence of a library

·     holding hands

·     a friend that calls again just to make sure you're really OK

·     hot dogs at a baseball game

·     the smell of fires burning on cold, winter days

·     getting a letter in the mail

·     the first sight of the ocean when you finally arrive at the beach

·     a handpicked bouquet

·     polka dots...on anything

·     the sound of a typewriter

·     drinking from a straw

·     the feeling of coming home

·     the way my hair feels under water

·     unexpected gifts

·     anything to do with holidays

·     making lists

·     summer nights

·     road trips

·     a new magazine in the mail

·     christmas lights

·     down comforters

·     frank sinatra

·     folding warm laundry

·     anything pink

·     eating outside on the patio

·     late night phone calls from far away best friends

·     back rubs

·     vacuum lines in the carpet

·     my brothers

·     running through the sprinklers

·     ice water

·     the sound of the orchestra tuning before a performance

·     discovering new cities

·     a killer sale

·     new music

·     dark chocolate

·     feeling smitten

·     pretending to have a british accent

·     coloring outside the lines

·     writing my secrets in foggy windows and watching them disappear

·     bright early mornings

·     natural light

·     being a spectator

·     all the different types of cheese in france

·     polaroid cameras

·     discovering a new band

·     family

·     islands

·     picnics

·     fizzy water

·     a good book

·     the first whiff of fall

·     bobbing up & down in the ocean

·     wood floors

·     adventure

·     open windows

·     rooftop parties

·     rainy weekend mornings

·     going to the farmer’s market

·     new boxes of crayons

·     san francisco fog 
·    when my ipod is psychic

·     beautiful stationery

·     good mexican food

·     green paint

·     passion fruit

·     smells of spring

·     turquoise

·     the internet

·     getting caught singing my heart out in my car

xo