Things That Make You Happy (other than weightloss)

ellelit
ellelit Posts: 806 Member
edited September 18 in Health and Weight Loss
sunshine. it rains 10 months out of the year here so anytime it's sunny it makes me happy
kitties. they are so soft and furry!
a man kissing my bottom lip. yum-o
steak. lol ok that was a given.
spending time with my mom. she drives me nuts, but i love her to bits.
the little sticky ripping feeling when peeling lables off of avery sheets to stick on envelopes. i LOVE it.
cherry blossoms
fresh strawberries and raspberries
the ocean. i see it in all it's splendour every morning on the way to work
the feeling of the fluffy mold on brie.
the smell of aqua di Gio. hubba hubba.
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  • ellelit
    ellelit Posts: 806 Member
    sunshine. it rains 10 months out of the year here so anytime it's sunny it makes me happy
    kitties. they are so soft and furry!
    a man kissing my bottom lip. yum-o
    steak. lol ok that was a given.
    spending time with my mom. she drives me nuts, but i love her to bits.
    the little sticky ripping feeling when peeling lables off of avery sheets to stick on envelopes. i LOVE it.
    cherry blossoms
    fresh strawberries and raspberries
    the ocean. i see it in all it's splendour every morning on the way to work
    the feeling of the fluffy mold on brie.
    the smell of aqua di Gio. hubba hubba.
  • memaw66
    memaw66 Posts: 2,558 Member
    Top 10 and not in any order :
    1. The way my dog Chloe is soooooooooo happy to see me when I come home from work.
    2. The smell of puppy breath
    3. The sound of children giggling so hard that thier stomachs hurt
    4.Spending quality time with the hubby
    5.Going out on my porch early Sunday morning with a cup of coffee and hearing the church bells ringing
    6. The sights and sounds of the blue birds and cardinals in my yard each morning and evening
    7. Knowing that my children are happy
    8. Driving to and from work and singing at the top of my lungs to my favorite CD's
    9.The sight of my Grandson
    10. A nice hot bubble bath.

    Memaw
  • K.Ann
    K.Ann Posts: 37
    The sun, warm breeze, swimming.
    My man and cuddle time. His big brown eyes.
    chocolate Cake- its been a long time
    Family get togethers.
    Great movies. (I love sappy romantic tear jerkers, and comic book remakes)
    I know its horrible but diet pepsi.
    I don't get them very often-Mochas. Mmm.
    The outdoors, nature.
    Cats all cats, Some dogs.
    Planning my future, even though that changes day to day depending on my mood.
    Sleeping
  • songbyrdsweet
    songbyrdsweet Posts: 5,691 Member
    baby animals (mostly the fuzzy ones)
    naps
    going up in weight on a lift
    getting A's
    trampolines
    hiking
    climbing
    laying in the sun
    having no homework to do
    reading
    coming into a warm house on a cold day, and vice versa
    meeting new people and getting to know them
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
    My kids (son-in-law included).
    My grandkids.
    A nice hot bubble bath.
    The smell of lilacs.
    Rainbows.
    The smell of Brut cologne. My late boyfriend wore it. That's one of the reasons I knew he was for me.
    Hearing babies and small children laugh.
    Hearing train whistles in the distance at night.
    Strawberry cheesecake. yuuuummmmmmmyyyyyyyyy
  • pam0206
    pam0206 Posts: 700 Member
    My babies' laughs
    The smell of my sweaty babies
    Dh's sparkling eyes
    Starbucks raspberry mochas
    Reading a good book
    A good movie (comedies mostly, but sometimes mysteries)
    Friendly people
    Going on Vacation
    Coming home from Vacation (:laugh: )
  • jpisca
    jpisca Posts: 6
    The smell of rain
    The way my BF looks at me :blushing:
    Air Popped Popcorn
    The sound of the ocean
    My 2 doggies and how they are so cute when they play together
    Going to work everyday.. oddly enough :happy:
    A big glass of ice water after a good/sweaty workout
    First waking up and you are oh so warm under the covers
    Talking to my Grandpa on the phone :heart:
    Going back home (to Walla Walla,WA)
  • tlitzner
    tlitzner Posts: 124
    1. Sleeping in the buff
    2. The way my hubby smells after a hard day of work
    3. SHOPPING
    4. New shoes
    5. Writing the last check for something that I have been paying on
    6. The way my Mom screams when I show up on her doorstep for a surprise visit
    7. Sunny, 75 degree days
    8. Nachos
    9. Wine night with my girlfriends
    10. Dancing
  • yoginimary
    yoginimary Posts: 6,788 Member
    No particular order
    1. animals and those that are kind to them
    2. that time of day where everything is pink - it's close to twilight, but not quite.
    3. getting to sleep in - especially when it's cold outside
    4. reading, snuggled up on the couch
    5. chocolate, chocolate with coffee - divine
    6. when I see someone doing something nice for someone else.
    7. when husband empties the dishwasher
    8. anytime I'm with my husband
    9. time with family or friends
    10. after a great workout - sometimes even during!
  • PrincessLaundry
    PrincessLaundry Posts: 2,758 Member
    smaller thighs
    bigger boobs

    quiet kids
    sleeping pets

    creme' brulee
    a clean house

    white sandy beaches
    emerald coast waters...

    Hummmm...
  • ali106
    ali106 Posts: 3,754 Member
    Everything to do w/ my beautiful boy, his belly laughs, his dimpled killer smile, his twinkling mischievous eyes....his voice, hearing him say I love you momma....hearing him whistle something I can't do....the way he lights up when I pick him up from school and the big big hug and squish I get from him.....:heart: the way he smells when after a shower....seeing him climb a tree like its nothing!

    man I could go on...lol

    other things that make me happy, my family, mom, sister, dh, mil, brothers, bil's etc.......family get togethers and meals...and cooking for them...love to cook big meals and holidays etc...

    my friends, laughing with them, crying with them, teasing them encouraging them...and visa versa

    good movies...comedies, some horror which I cover my eyes during most, good drama, thriller, love stories!!!

    Will Ferrell...that man kills me!

    waking up before everyone and enjoying a good cup of coffee in the morning just the way I like it and being able to just sit and enjoy it w/out rushing to get ready for work/school....

    DANCING....love it, live it...do it! lol

    Praying and feeling peace from Him...(this list is not in order btw..except about my son...yes that's tops!)

    drawing

    decorating

    SHOE SHOPPING...finding the bomb of a shoe on clearance has this gal in a big *kitten* grin for awhile!

    having my fav teams win...especially after they've suffered soo in the past....

    just a few things LOL...sorry I like this one a lot...thanks and actually reading all of yours has made me very happy!!

    hugs!
    Ali
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    My daughter's laugh
    A great vacation
    Gift certs to buy new clothes with.
    The scent of mountain pines
    Laughing with family
    A great party
    A kick-butt workout
    My hubby
    Playing with my dogs
    Finding a GREAT deal

    :heart:
  • Smilineyes
    Smilineyes Posts: 346 Member
    A nice walk
    A good book
    Basketball season
    My boyfriend
    Dancing
    Snuggling
    Camping
    The ocean
    The mountains
    My doggies!
  • peej76
    peej76 Posts: 1,250 Member
    My three sons, and their daddy
    My nieces and nephews, how they get so excited to see me when I visit even though I see them every day
    Reading a good book outside on a sunny day
    A day at the zoo
    Music and dancing
    Being with a group of good friends who can make me laugh
    My parents
    Long walks with my family
    Quiet time
    Knowing that I am a lucky girl
  • beep
    beep Posts: 1,242 Member
    The sound of waves crashing on the beach

    The smell of the salt in the air

    The clear night sky with God's handiwork showing up in the stars

    A warm body sitting in my lap for story time

    The smell of clean towels out of the dryer

    The warm sun on my skin

    A balmy breeze bringing me the scent of jasmine on my patio

    A bear hug from my husband

    Children's laughter
  • MrsTomy
    MrsTomy Posts: 504 Member
    1) When my puppy snuggles up next to me
    2) Doing better an an exam than I thought I would
    3) Sushi
    4) When my apartment is CLEAN
    5) When my fiance cleans
    6) Walking in the park
    7) Swimming in the ocean when it is too rough to stand up...until you are so tired you can barely stand up out of the water
    8) Getting to do/see cool stuff in clinical
    9) That awesome feeling after a hard workout
    10) knowing that in a little overr a year I will have almost everything I have ever wanted! (I'll have my BSN, be working as a nurse fulltime, be married, and be thin!)
  • foxfire9372
    foxfire9372 Posts: 184 Member
    Other than my husband and my kids and my family,
    -watching a thunderstorm build up and playing in the rain and everything else nature can bring other than bugs
    -the smell of lumber (brings back great memories of my dad)
    -galloping across an open field on a perfect day and realizing that I get paid to do this
    -a really good book
    -the smell of leather
  • lotusfromthemud
    lotusfromthemud Posts: 5,335 Member
    singing.
    kitties and doggies. (especially puppies and kittens)
    sunlight.
    huge thunderstorms.
    when I get to the bus stop just when the bus arrives (without having to run or wait for it)
    just looking at my husband.
    a book I want to, but don't have to read.
    bubble baths
    massages
    manicure/pedicures
    that feeling right after the shower right after the workout.
    that feeling right after the bills are paid, especially if there's money left in the bank (rare, but fun)
    sunflowers.
    dancing.
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    1. My beautiful boy J.T. (he makes me laugh every single day!)
    2. That first day of mild Spring weather after a hard NE winter.
    3. The first crisp day of Fall after a long, humid NE Summer!! LOL!
    4. The smell and then the first sip of my morning coffee
    5. Spending time with my family
    6. A nice hot bubble bath with a good book
    7. A good book anytime
    8. Going out to the movies (a rare treat these days)
    9. Stargazer Lillies (my fav flower)
    10. That feeling of climbing into bed after a long day out in the sun, swimming etc...you come home, shower, get all nice and clean, put some lotion on and comfy pajamas..and then climb into clean, crisp sheets.
    11. The smell of rain
    12. Watching the world happen thru my son's eyes and enjoying it all anew!
  • amandagreen1980
    amandagreen1980 Posts: 286 Member
    Snuggling on the sofa with my hubby and doggy.

    Going on long hilly walks with my hubby and doggy.

    Sunshine.

    Going on holiday (especially to my favourite country - Italy)

    Working hard on renovating the house- and seeing the results!

    Family parties! Such a laugh!!
  • may_marie
    may_marie Posts: 667 Member
    awww this is beautiful guys.
    youve said a lot of mines already but i'll add some

    having crazy laughs, the kind that you cant stop
    kissing my boyfriends back of his neck, its so soft
    lying in a bed with clean sheet on
    crossing the arrivals door and see my family after being away for a long time
    a campfire with good friends around.
    swimming, water in general
    traveling, being in extraordinary places far from home
    hammocks with a book by a lake
    animals, watching them in their own environnement, in nature

    hooo i could get carried away ....
  • BlazinEmerald
    BlazinEmerald Posts: 842
    Hearing my son say "I love you" He does this all the time no matter where we are. We could be grocery shopping, at the park, in the car, laying in bed and out of the blue comes " I love you mommy"

    The smell of rain

    My mom's voice

    My hubby's hugs and cuddles

    The smell of newborn babies

    I beautiful sunny day with the windows down and the radio blasting

    Music and singing with hubby and the kids

    A fresh cup of coffee

    Dirty face kisses from my nephew

    Climbing into bed and relaxing

    Cuddling with my son " I just need cuddles mommy"

    Spending time with friends

    Pink Roses and Cala Lillies

    A big Icecream cone on a hot day

    I could go on forever lol These are a few of my favourite things :bigsmile:
  • wriglucy
    wriglucy Posts: 1,064 Member
    Sunshine (Miami here I come!!)
    Laughing
    My friends and family
    SPANISH!!!
    Moving
    Travel
    When a cute boy checks me out:blushing:
    Cruising down the road in the summer with my moonroof open and windows WIDE open!
  • sarah0426
    sarah0426 Posts: 26
    my sisters
    hot showers
    hot & sunny weather
    SPORTS!!! playing sports seriously makes my day.. my current obsession is racquetball
    little kids laughing
    babies
    reading my bible
    watching football
  • auntkaren
    auntkaren Posts: 1,490 Member
    God

    A good friend

    my cats....Rowdy, Rosie and Dexter

    outdoors, the lake planting things and watch them flourish

    I would hug a tree but I'm afraid I would kill it:laugh:

    Hugs!!

    MFP and the progress I am making and all the people on here.

    children make me smile, watching them play. Especially new born babies make me smile.

    Getting dressed up even in new jeans , living in the country it's hard to stay clean.

    All animals , I use to be a wild life rehabilitate
  • GTOgirl1969
    GTOgirl1969 Posts: 2,527 Member
    My kids:heart:
    The rest of my family
    Being alive
    Music
    My car:heart:
    Drawing
    Skating when I can
    A baby's smile or laugh
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    Bump!
  • chriss1tt
    chriss1tt Posts: 365 Member
    My faith
    My family
    My friends
    Music
    Being alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Getting healthy
    MFP
  • BikeChick
    BikeChick Posts: 121
    *1 Nature
    *2 Books
    *3 Music
    *4 Almonds
    *5 Water :happy:
    *6 Walking
    *7 Crosswords
    *8 Sunshine
    *9 A shiny sink
    *10 Men's cologne
  • neverbeenskinny
    neverbeenskinny Posts: 446 Member
    :heart: My dogs
    :heart: Hiking
    :heart: Snow shoeing
    :heart: S2000 drives with the boys
    :heart: Friends
    :heart: Star gazing with a bottle of wine
    :heart: Dancing
    :heart: Hugs & kisses
    :heart: Sunshine

    :heart: YOU GUYS !
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