Happiness is...



Feeling like road pizza on the highway of life? It happens to everybody once in a while, and that's when it helps to remember all the great little things life has to offer. Here is a compilation of some 200 (or more) natural highs - guaranteed to brighten your day. You'll be surprised how much we have in common when it comes to what makes us happy. If you finish reading this and feel inspired, fill in my form with your own ideas and I'll add them on. Without further adieu then, happiness is...



Falling in love. Having your 2:00 class cancelled on a beautiful day. Laughing so hard your face hurts. Watching a child do something for the first time after you taught them. A great idea. A scholarship. A hot shower. No line at the book return. A hug. A special glance. Tailgating on a warm Saturday. Clean sheets. Getting mail. Playing with a puppy. Listening to your Walkman. Falling asleep in the sun on a cool day. A late night game of Spades with your friends. Taking a drive on a pretty road. Hugging a big teddy bear.

Daydreaming. Having class outdoors. Reading a book because you wanted to read it. Making chocolate chip cookies. Working on a successful project with a good friend. Going out to dinner. Getting an "A" on a paper. Going out on a Saturday night, coming home sober and having had a great time. Not getting carded. Listening to loud music. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside. Walking out of your last final. Finding the sweater you want is on sale for half price. A chocolate milkshake. Oreo ice cream. Finding out there is no final in a hard class. Getting accepted to a program abroad. Birthday cakes. Going to the movies. Your favorite lunch. Getting invited to a dance. Being a senior. Clean laundry. Not having an 8:00 class. A bubble bath. Giggling. Cuddling in front of a fireplace. Seeing someone you love do something outstanding.

Kissing in the rain. Rollercoasters. Spring Break. A Saturday shopping trip with a good friend. Massage contests. Having someone pray for you. Coming home to a warm smile after a hard day. Being told you did an excellent job by your peers. Chocolate chip cookies. A care package. Taking a walk singing Christmas carols. Hearing a song that reminds you of someone special. Being yourself. Holding a kitten. When your boss says "Perfect." When your dog jumps around because he is happy to see you. When a friend says "You're someone special." A clear day at the beach. Pay day. An unexpected present. Knowing someone really understands. A suprise visit from a friend. Fresh flowers. A special smile. Finding quarters for your laundry. Solving a problem. Eating. Laughing at yourself. Watching a candle burn. Saying "I love you"

Midnight phone calls that last for hours. Driving in the soft rain. Sex on the beach. Walking barefoot in the sand. Dancing with a beautiful man. Sleeping in the arms of someone that you love. Singing cheesy songs with your best friends. Marshmallows over campfires. Camping in the mountains. Sleeping in warm under the covers on a cold rainy day. Hugging your daddy. Watching the sun rise after dancing all night. Taking off high heels. Walking barefoot on wet grass. Running through the sprinklers. Building a fire on the beach with your friends. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all. Having someone tell you that you're beautiful.

Getting all hot and sweaty and then diving into a cold mountain lake. Sleeping naked in silk sheets. Listening to the sound of waves crashing on a beach. Blowing bubbles. Knowing that some very special people think that you are special too. Catching a snowflake at the tip of your tounge. Good Competition. Screaming at the top of your lungs. Being cast in a play. Receiving a standing ovation. Lemonade on a summer afternoon. Laughing at an inside joke. Someone holding you when you're sick. The first warm spring breeze. Crying until you are absolutely at peace. Wearing formals. Turning in a term paper. Holding hands. Getting a surprise e-mail from someone you have an incredible crush on. The anticipation of a first kiss...

Watching the first snowball fight of the year on the quad. Hearing a good joke. Good Mexican food and a good beer. Finishing lab early and having nothing to do for the rest of the day. Watching a movie for the millionth time and being even more excited than you were the first time you saw it. Watching a sunset with the one you love. Rainbows. Opening a fresh box of crayons. Seeing your family after so long. Realizing this is who you are, where you want to be, and who you want to spend it with. Sitting around with your best friends until the early hours of morning talking about nothing and everything. Skinny dipping. People watching. Cookies dipped in milk. A good night of cooking, drinking wine, and friends. Making someone feel special. Seeing age old friends. Magical moments. Sitting in IHOP until 4am because you can't stop talking. Chocolate and coffee. Driving my car for no reason other than driving. Being inspired in the middle of the night, and having to lose sleep for a painting/poem.

Dreams. Naps when you've only had 2 hours of sleep the night before. Sleeping under the stars. Frolicking through fields. Adrenaline. Being backstage during a theatrical show that you helped create. Messages on your voice mail. A pair of jeans that fit right. Christmas lights. Babies. Incense and candles. Solitare. Raspberries. Sleeping bags. Love at first sight. Bonfires. Climbing trees. Creeks. Memories of your childhood. Morning walks . Photographs. Macaroni and cheese. Hot chocolate. Hugs. Blankets. Stuffed animals. Dried flowers. Poetry. Picnics. Drinking double espressos. A good book, rain, thunderstorms, and 20 quilts with the windows open. Swimming. Having a wish come true. My best friend. Tickling someone you have a huge crush on. Smores around a campfire. Kissing the guy of your dreams. Fires in the fireplace. The Beatles. Hearing "I Love You."

The smell of lilies. Unexpected long distance phone calls. Laughter through tears. Feeling the spirit. Looking into deep blue eyes. Being held by your Mom. Dancing on hard wooden floors, barefoot. Hairdye. T-shirts. Smelling your lover's cologne. Pillows. Smiles. A white Christmas. Making up with your best friend. A guy's smile. Mysterious glances. Walking in stockings on plush carpet. Purring cats. Hearing "hello, gorgeous!" and knowing it's for you. Snowdays(especially when you find out the night before). A full tank of gas when you have to get away. Driving somewhere new and not getting lost. A letter from a friend you thought had forgotten you. A warm mouth against your own. Getting the right results in lab. Singing in the shower. When you know that you have made someone happy. The sky. A hug from your best friend. A single red rose. A simple smile. Karokee. Giddy attacks. Having someone who loves you. Sharing memories. Knowing you are not alone. Chance meetings. Being alone and not feeling lonely. Breaking quiet hours. Crescendoes in a symphony.

Singing in the car. Trees turning colors in the fall. Getting up in the morning to the sounds of birds singing, not the alarm clock squawking. Flannel PJs. Knowing that you are saved. Having your brother or sister say "I love you" to you. Slurping hot chicken soup on a chilly evening, loudly. Not studying but still getting the best grade in the class. Scoring the winning goal in a pick up hockey game. That half asleep feeling, knowing you have another ten minutes before the alarm goes off. Going out for coffee with someone you have a huge crush on. Being at total peace with yourself. Sincere compliments. That feeling you get when life, for a brief moment, is perfect. Meeting incredible people. Sweaters. The calm before the storm. When your crush walks into the room and your heart jumps. Being wired on coffee. Playing in fountains. Playing in a pile of freshly fallen leaves. Having your incredibly talented sister write a really great story for you. A warm gun. Seeing one of your fave guys back in class after he's been out for a really long time. Watching "Titanic" for the zillionth time. Going to sleep for a good, long rest after a hectic week of midterm insanity.

Inspired? Send me your natural high, and I'll tack it on here. Back to my main page (a little happier, perhaps:-)

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