The Happy List: Do You Have One?

While listening to a recent episode of the Girl Be Free podcast all about putting your needs first, I was struck by the simple suggestion of creating a go-to list of things that make you (me) happy. I've done it before, like when I was using Moorea Seal's 52 Lists for Happiness, but it's been a long while.

Spring is a season of renewal & joy, & it seems like exactly the right time to document all the things that make me happy - just so I can look back at it on days when I'm feeling stuck or down. Here goes:

1. Reading a good book
2. Having a clean, relaxing apartment
3. Watching medical & crime dramas
4. Exploring my city & the areas around it
5. Reading magazines - the old-fashioned paper kind
6. Looking at my wedding photos
7. Petting/cuddling with my cats
8. Traveling & planning my upcoming travel
9. Seeing flowers in bloom
10. Drinking an iced coffee made just the way I like it
11. Being out in nature (but not around spiders)
12. Healthy, inexpensive meals from my favorite restaurants, like Corner 11 & Boaz Cafe 
13. Taking a midday nap
14. Meeting friends for weekday trivia
15. Taking a long, unhurried shower 
16. Cleaning (if I'm in the mood for it)
17. Snuggling up under a bunch of covers
18. Reading in an Epsom salt bath 
19. Going to the Cleveland Flea & other local events
20. Listening to early-2000s emo music
21. Going to the theater
22. Getting in a good laugh
23. Going out with friends on the weekends
24. Going on date nights with Mike
25. Writing blog posts
26. Spending time with my mom
27. Listening to a good podcast
28. Going to bars to watch Cavs games
29. Working on the patio at my favorite coffee shop
30. Going to my favorite vacay spots in PA & SC
31. People-watching in busy places
32. Going to the movies or out to eat alone
33. Watching new episodes of my favorite shows
34. Catching a quick happy hour with a friend
35. Spending time with my super-wacky family
36. Making other people laugh
37. Writing snail mail to friends
38. Visiting my hometown
39. Taking spontaneous road trips
40. Finding a good deal 
41. Putting together care packages for others
42. Talking to strangers (usually)
43. Wandering aimlessly around Target or Kohl's
44. Reading in Lincoln Park
45. Reminiscing/getting nostalgic with friends
46. Wearing a brand-new outfit or article of clothing
47. Sleeping in on the weekends
48. Petting other people's dogs
49. Getting subscription boxes in the mail
50. Spending time in airports (but not for delays!)

Tell me: What's on your happy list?