Happy things...

After looking through my past blogs, I've decided to take things in a different direction. I'm a very negative person and I tend to complain and linger too long on life's curveballs. So, today I've decided that I'm going to do my level best to list all the things that made me feel happy every day. Maybe at some point I'll work it in to some funny and well written narrative, but for the moment, I'm sticking to a simple list.

Why?

Because I think that I seriously need to stop and take time to remember the things in my day that made me happy. Maybe then, I'll stop obessing about all the not so happy things. It's probably only going to be a short lists at first, but my suspicion is that my days are rich with happiness that I ignore which makes for longer lists every day *crosses fingers*

1. My dog, Jessy, very politely requesting cuddles this morning before I brushed my teeth.

2. Stephen coming back to bed, after getting ready, to snuggle with me for another half hour.

3. The way the air smelled this morning when I first stepped out of the apartment.

4. The easy drive to work this morning...no traffic drama.

5. Pulling into the parking lot at the same time as M and walking in to the office with her.

6. The smell of the fresh coffee grounds before I put them in the coffee maker

7. Eating my oatmeal

8. Drinking coffee

9. Greeting everyone (coworkers) in the morning at work

10. Finding out for sure that I'm now at the front desk permanently

11. Talking to F about her husband trying to walk 2 miles with her and then quitting

12. Talking with Thanks God about her gay cousin, Cheyenne, and Ricky Martin

13. Painting my door for Halloween

14. Eating a blow pop.

15. Lunch with K, H, and M.

16. Watching K's attempt at eating a brussel sprout.

17. H's pretzels *snicker*

18. Listening to "Banana Pancakes" in M's car on the way to get frozen yogurt

19. Laughing with M on the way back because Prime Cultures uses Wal-Mart brand yogurt

20. K sneaking up on me all day with the "funny startle".

21. H thanking me for bringing something to his attention after ExMomma dismissed my efforts.

22. M's honeydew melon

23. The sunlight that pours onto the front desk this time of year through the lobby dormers

24. Watering the plants in the lobby.

25. Eating frozen yogurt with cocoa pebbles on top.

26. How readily I can get facial care advice during lunch.

27. Easy drive home.

28. Jessy meeting me at the door.

29. Making supper

30. The way Stephen's lips feel when I kiss him.

31. Stephen complimenting me on supper.

32. Watching 10th anniversary show of "Good Eats"

33. Snuggling with Stephen on the sofa

34. Ginger brew

35. Canteloupe and raspberries for dessert.

36. Jessy watching me type like it's the most interesting thing in the world.

37. Having someone waiting for me in the bedroom :)

38. Facebook comments

39. Having WAY more things on this list than I thought I'd have....

I really think this could have therapeutic effects. G'night. :)