5 Things That Make Me Happy:
1. Daylight Savings Time: The extra hours of daylight after 6:00 p.m. make me really happy. The bonus sunshine tricks my mind into thinking I am leaving work early so it inspires me to run errands, enjoy an evening hike, or visit a local happy hour spot with outside seating. It automatically re-energizes me when I leave work and see the sun compared to a night in December when 6 p.m. can feel like midnight.
2. Shoes: I know, I know. It sounds so small-minded and materialistic but I love shoes, I can’t help my love for shoes, and I’ve learned to not feel guilty about this deep and true love. The happiness I feel upon a new purchase is instantaneous and uncontrollable. I love how shoes can either complete a look or be the starting point where you can build an entire outfit around the shoe. Shoes make me so happy that I am currently bouncing up and down in my seat at just the thought of a new gold strappy sandal…what? My closet needs a replacement pair.
3. Live Concerts: In the moments I am witnessing one of my favorite performers sing live, I am so happy. It is amazing to see someone you admire for their talent, perform the songs you choose to listen to everyday. It is also an incredible feeling to see and hear thousands of people sing the same song at once. I can remember last year I saw The Killers at the Hollywood Bowl and during one of their songs, I looked back at the enormous crowd and it was like everyone that was there at that moment forgot about all of their worries and were just singing along and enjoying the moment. It was a very powerful and emotional moment.
4. Cooking for friends: I always enjoy the company of my friends. What in life could make you happier than being surrounded by people you can laugh and identify with? I have recently learned I am a pretty good cook so I often cook dinner for my friends. Cooking for myself isn’t as fun, I view it more as a task, but to prepare a nice meal for a couple of good friends and enjoy it with some good laughs, wine and reality tv…I can’t think of a happier evening.
5. When my favorite sports teams win: I am the happiest person alive when the Cleveland Cavaliers pull out a huge victory, especially during the playoffs. I have been known to stand up in booths at bars with my hands in the air for hours after the winning basket has been made. My smile becomes permanent and my cheeks hurt if the Dayton Flyers or the Cleveland Indians win a crucial game. With that being said, NBA playoffs start this week and that makes me so incredibly happy to know that exciting playoff basketball will be on almost every night for 40 days! Let's go CAVS!
So....what 5 things make you happy?
