Monday, July 9, 2012

Journal 1--100 Things That Make Me Happy

   
'Happy Face ' photo (c) 2009, Anthony Easton - license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
     

















       1.       Low gas prices
2.       No traffic


3.       A gorgeous day at the beach, and I have it all to myself


4.       My dog


5.       My boyfriend


6.       My little sister


7.       Teaching


8.       Biology (especially cell bio)


9.       My bunny


10.   Running


11.   Swimming


12.   Biking


13.   Horse-back riding


14.   Volunteering at the animal shelter


15.   Animals


16.   Painting and drawing


17.   Writing in my journal


18.   Sleeping in


19.   Pancakes


20.   Chocolate chip cookies


21.   Sushi


22.   Red wine


23.   Hiking


24.   Camping


25.   Kayaking


26.   Yoga


27.   Gardening


28.   The color blue


29.   The ocean


30.   Scuba diving


31.   Oregon


32.   California


33.   San Francisco


34.   Barcelona


35.   Compliments


36.   Good hair days


37.   Skinny days


38.   The Walking Dead


39.   When my dog gives me kisses


40.   When my students tell me they will miss me when I’m gone


41.   My sister’s upcoming wedding


42.   Listening to The White Stripes or The Black Keys


43.   Not caring about what other people think


44.   Smiles


45.   When a stranger says, “hello”


46.   My bed


47.   Nighttime


48.   Crickets chirping


49.   Waterfalls


50.   Flowers


51.   Chocolate


52.   A day with no plans


53.   Vacation


54.   Studying the human body and human diseases


55.   Reading


56.   Memoirs


57.   Watching documentaries


58.   Long walks


59.   Sales, refunds, and raises


60.   When all my chores are done


61.   Sunshine


62.   Summer thunderstorms


63.   Rainbows


64.   Butterflies


65.   Clichés (this is a joke—see #64-65)


66.   The smell of salt by the ocean


67.   Torrey Pines State Park


68.   San Elijo Lagoon


69.   Idyllwild


70.   Silver Falls State Park


71.   Being on time


72.   Crossing things off my list


73.   Mountain biking


74.   Skiing


75.   Sledding


76.   Snow


77.   My friends


78.   Impromptu happy hour with colleagues


79.   Secret admirers


80.   Accomplishing my goals


81.   Overcoming obstacles


82.   Trees


83.   Springtime


84.   Birds singing


85.   Winters in San Diego


86.   Meeting new people


87.   The countryside


88.   Wide, open spaces untouched by man


89.   Honeybees


90.   When dolphins swim up to me in the ocean


91.   Sea turtles


92.   Seahorses


93.   Playing fetch with my dog


94.   Eating a home-cooked meal with my folks


95.   Road trips


96.   Hawaii


97.   Paddleboarding


98.   Playing guitar


99.   Playing piano


100.                        Learning about technology ;) 

1 comment:

  1. Awesome list Rachel!!! Also best of luck for your sister's wedding!

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