My 100 Happy Things

100 Things That Make Me Happy

1. Memories of brown paper packages (yes, tied up with string)
2. Having all the windows in the house open and the fragrance of my roses wafting in.
3. Sitting on my deck with a cold drink and reading a favorite book.
4. Hearing our grandchildren say, "Hi Grandma!"
5. Seeing our son, his wife and the grandkids.
6. Paying off a bill.
7. Sending a greeting card to a friend.
8. Getting a greeting card from a friend.
9. Hot chocolate with whipped cream.
10. Having a brother who loves me as much as I love him.
11. Having lots of women friends that I can talk to about girly stuff.
12. Having a daughter-in-law who is also my friend.
13. Doing genealogical research for our family and others.
14. Finding pictures of ancestors that I never thought I would see.
15. Pumpkin pie, or just the filling with a dash of rum flavoring.
16. Walking into a library.
17. Going to Victoria, BC
18. Riding the train to Leavenworth in the winter for the lighting ceremony.
19. Being with friends and family for a cookout, potluck, etc.
20. When I see that my friends and/or family are doing well and happy too.
21. Watching "It's A Wonderful Life"…again.
22. Singing along to the music I love: 60's, 70's and 80's rock.
23. Being allowed to be "me".
24. Being treated with respect.
25. Trying on new shoes that are comfortable and fit.
26. Buying new underwear.
27. Seeing that one of the people I voted for has won.
28. Snuggling with my kitty.
29. Warm sunshine on my shoulders.
30. Memories of times with my mother.
31. Memories of just being an innocent kid.
32. Recent pictures of our grandchildren.
33. Talking politics with my friend.
34. Seeing old friends after many years apart.
35. Memories of living in Germany.
36. Learning a new skill.
37. Teaching someone a new skill.
38. A glass of good wine (of which I can no longer partake) with nibbles of cheese and crackers.
39. Seeing a formation of migrating birds.
40. A beautiful sunset.
41. Great sex with someone who loves me.
42. Knowing that I made someone smile today.
43. Laying in bed and talking to someone I love.
44. Fantasizing about men.
45. Traveling with someone who is fun.
46. Cooking a meal I know someone will appreciate.
47. Being verbally hugged.
48. Knowing I have made one cat life better by rescuing a cat.
49. Eating a memorable meal at Anthony's.
50. Catching sight of an eagle soaring overhead.
51. Watching the hummingbirds that come to my feeder.
52. Finding a ladybug and putting it on my roses.
53. Drinking eggnog while addressing Christmas cards.
54. Walking on a Florida beach at sunset.
55. Just being in a Ritz Carlton Hotel, not as an employee.
56. Dressing up for dinner at the Ritz.
57. Beautiful dinnerware and glassware.
58. A Holiday table set and ready for guests.
59. Petting our cat as he lays in the warm morning sun.
60. That someone's surgery went well and they are doing well.
61. Shoveling snow for my elderly neighbors.
62. Being included in family gatherings.
63. Being a member of Gather.
64. Having the means to make others around me happy.
65. Getting to know people from other countries.
66. Getting past a dead end in my genealogy.
67. A cup of regular coffee with cream.
68. Spending time in ID with my friend and just relaxing.
69. Making my brother laugh.
70. A nice warm soak in the tub.
71. A warm massage.
72. Being able to keep a secret.
73. Contemplating deep thoughts, or deep space.
74. Watching old musicals.
75. Reading about medical breakthroughs.
76. Having lunch at the "Doll House" in my town.
77. Thinking about the day that we can go with our son and his family to the Empress Hotel in Victoria for High Tea.
78. Touring "Rose Farm" in Oregon City, and knowing I am related to the Holmes family, and can prove it.
79. Being a member of the DAR.
80. Knowing that my ancestors helped create this country.
81. Knowing that my family has helped defend our country.
82. Thinking about a fantasy vacation that involves riding the "Royal Scotsman".
83. Thinking about being related to Robert the Bruce.
84. Really listening when an older person is telling a story about their life.
85. Being able to afford a new car.
86. Fishing for bluegills on a warm summer day.
87. Pan frying bluegills and eating them. Yum!
88. Any gadget that makes my life easier will make me happy.
89. Getting my computer to do what I want it to do.
90. Eating tiramisu.
91. Listening to symphony music.
92. Listening to piano music.
93. Doing the tourist thing in Seattle.
94. Shopping for gifts for other people.
95. Buying just the right gift and knowing they loved it.
96. Knowing that my son will always love me.
97. Thinking about how proud I am of our son.
98. Thinking about the men and women who protect me every day.
99. Learning how to blog.
100. That I actually thought of 100 things that make me happy.