44 things that make me happy

In honor of God graciously letting me live 44 years, I decided to compile this list. Have you ever done one do these? Super fun and highly recommend it as a mood booster.

1. Finding old Christmas photos.

2. Flossing using Dr Tung’s floss. Oddly satisfying because it really does such a great job being the it’s not waxed and gives that much needed traction?

3. When strangers blink their lights to warn me of a police car ahead

4. The happier podcast with Gretchen Rubin and Elizabeth Craft

5. Two hours every weekday with a friend

6. A girlfriend getaway with my bestie every season

7. Eating out with friends

8. Reading the book “The Buy Nothing Get Everything Plan” and no longer desiring buying clothes, extra makeup, or anything that isn’t really something I need or am obsessed with

9. A weekly lunch date and sitting in the sun/grocery shopping with my brother

10. Binge watching romantic movies and series

11. Daily prayer and gratitude journaling

12. This Birkenstock sandal

13. Interior design and finding just the right item or creating just the right look for a space

14. Cupping for my back 

15. Community acupuncture 

16. Camille’s wardrobe on “Emily in Paris” 

17. Hikes with my dog and friends any chance I can as my exercise for the day

18. The cloud watching society 

19. Casual bring what’s in your fridge potluck game nights at home with friends 

20. Ebiking with family to discover a new city

21. Rock climbing with my family and friends 

22. Grounding while letting the sun warm my face

23. Foot massages from Sole Relax in Kirkland with Andy for deep tissue 

24. Eating a new food I love for the first time

25. Watching Luke dance 

26. Asking Noah if he’s ready for me to leave and him wanting me to stay longer at bedtime 

27. ChatGPT as life and career coach 

28. Summerstage outdoor concerts with friends

29. Seattle summers – they are the greenest summers I’ve ever experienced 

30. Beach days with lots of kiddos 

31. Making my home exactly how I like it

32. Cozy lamps around my home

33. The feeling after finishing hot yoga

34. Exercise that makes me sweat

35. Daily homemade bubble tea instead of coffee

36. Hot pot 

37. Japanese bbq

38. Feeling cute after doing my makeup

39. Getting dressed to please myself

40. Listening to songs like “That’s Amore” when I cook

41. Discovering a new favorite song 

42. Battery powered candles with flickering flames

43. That Nate always kisses me when I lean for a kiss even if he’s asleep 

44. Yuk-Gae-Jang from Stone Korean Restaurant and Banchan 

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