100 Things That Make Me Feel Happy & Thankful

Hi everyone!

I’m sorry that I’ve disappeared for a while. Life has taken a very busy turn with a lot of different emotions rushing through me. I had to say goodbye to my dog Daisy last month. It was one of the hardest times for me. She was really suffering, but now she’s in a better place. Sixteen years is a good long life for a dog, and she was definitely a welcome member of our family. I still need to write a poem about her… In better news, I now have a job! I work the front desk of a hotel. It definitely keeps me busy! Tonight I’m going in for an overnight shift. And best of all, there is finally someone special in my life that’s here to stay. He is a wonderful support that I’m blessed to have in my life! You’ll hear more about him soon too.

Last night I was missing Daisy and feeling down on life. It was getting the best of me, so at 2:15am I decided to call my special someone. He answered! We talked for a while, and I was so grateful for his upbeat and positive attitude. I’ve never felt such love and care from any relationship in the past. To help dispel the negative thought processes in my head, he gave me an assignment to write down 100 things that make me feel happy and thankful in life. I thought I would share it with all of you.

1. Sharing kisses with my special someone
2. A full-body massage
3. Playing with and petting Duke
4. Being around cute, playful animals
5. Bunnies
6. Reading a book that I can’t put down
7. Roses
8. Chocolate (all kinds!)
9. Experiencing the Lord of the Rings (through books, extended edition films, and music)
10. Enya
11. Remembering Daisy memories
12. Collecting a paycheck
13. Listening to The Fountain soundtrack
14. The smell of the air after a rainstorm
15. Cuddling in my special someone’s embrace
16. Playing the flute
17. Singing and improvising what just comes out of me
18. Reading journal entries that I wrote when I was younger
19. Getting positive feedback on my work (things I share)
20. Dressing up and looking especially impressive and beautiful
21. My boobs
22. Holding a baby
23. Harry Potter
24. All of my supportive and wonderful online, Facebook, and long-distance friends
25. Writing a poem, essay, or story
26. Newly fallen snow
27. Cheesecake
28. Speaking, reading, and writing French
29. Exploring and interacting with people from different cultures
30. Performing onstage (acting and singing)
31. Watching my friends go through pregnancy and children
32. The sight, smell, and sound of autumn leaves
33. General Tso’s Chicken from China Star
34. Learning about horoscopes
35. Reading tarot and runes
36. Guilty Pleasure TV Shows (Bachelor/Bachelorette, America’s Next Top Model, The Voice)
37. Knee-high boots with 5-inch stiletto heels
38. An endless supply of books to read
39. Sleeping and cuddling with stuffed animals
40. Cookies and brownies freshly baked and cooling
41. Lounging around in my bathrobe
42. Cantoring at Mass
43. Being in a library or bookstore
44. Going out for a girls’ night
45. Dancing and clubbing
46. Getting flirty and tipsy
47. Watching a hummingbird fly
48. Giving and receiving hugs
49. Marching band
50. Exploring and walking (downtown, nature trails)
51. Learning languages
52. Wearing pretty dresses
53. Dreaming up my wedding
54. Making a picnic to enjoy outside
55. Having a poem/song written for me
56. Attending midnight movie releases
57. Going to performances at Webster University
58. Eating all types of berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries)
59. My Grandma and Grandpa Thomas
60. Family reunions
61. Christmas
62. Birthdays
63. Strawberry Daiquiris
64. Long Island Iced Tea
65. Doctor Who
66. Movie soundtracks
67. Reading a book aloud as a script
68. Sleeping deeply
69. Piano
70. Taking a nap bundled in a blanket
71. Making videos
72. Sharing poetry I’ve dedicated to someone
73. Wearing sexy lingerie
74. Listening to the thoughts and ideas of a child
75. My mom
76. Going on family vacations
77. Traveling the world
78. Dinner and Movie Dates
79. Yellow cake with chocolate frosting
80. Free days with no commitments
81. Helping someone smile and be happy
82. Trivia Nights
83. Playing “Challenge” with Dad and my brother
84. Going to the lake
85. TV Show/Netflix marathons
86. Falling asleep and waking up in the arms of my special someone
87. Bagels with peanut butter or butter
88. Movie nights with my mom
89. The smell of chlorine at a pool
90. Learning about my genealogy
91. Monarch butterflies
92. Singing in a prestigious choir
93. Meditating and praying with the Holy Trinity and Mary
94. Having meaningful tattoos
95. Good times with my dad
96. Ice Cream
97. Making love with my special someone
98. Someone telling me that they love me
99. The idea that life will grow inside me
100. Being alive

There’s my list for you! I encourage all of you to take some time out to write up a list too. It can really help you focus on the positive gifts in your life.

Have a great day!

❤ Me

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