I picked up this tag from Moppet’s Mom because like I told her ” I have nothing better to do in life” . Jokes apart, I think it makes good sense to list out things that make me happy, simply because as important as happiness is to me( and I assume,to everyone else) I have never really given this a thought. Listing out what makes me happy may just give me an indication about what I need to do more often in life, to stay happy. So here’s my list.

  • A call from home in the middle of a busy day
  • An email from a friend. An email means an electronic mail that actually has some content. Forwards don’t count!
  • Unexpected gifts, no matter how small.
  • An early morning hot cup of tea.
  • Painting. I am bad at it but it makes me happy.
  • A good book.
  • Good music. I am not fussy about what I listen to. If it sounds good, it is good.
  • Cooking new things often learnt from cookbooks or blogs.
  • Extended chat sessions with mom.
  • Long lost friends who remember to call/sms/email on birthdays.
  • Blogging. Helps me clear my mind. Sometimes puts things in perspective. Comments from readers make me happy too. :)
  • Appreciation from others at work.
  • Rain. As long as I am indoors!
  • Rain holidays! :D
  • Family vacations.
  • Buying gifts for others, especially when there is no occasion and they don’t expect it.
  • Long walks with family/friends.
  • Paper cards or hand-written letters. I like to preserve these. Cards or letters on electronic media isn’t half as much fun.
  • Out of the blue compliments from others.
  • Singing along with the CD /radio playing, even if I am off key.

There that’s the end of my list. I tag however wants to pick this one up. It’s a feel good tag, so do it people.