Saturday, October 13, 2007

"Alright. Here's my experiment for the day, and I'm inviting you to join me in this. Make a list of fifty - yes, 50 - things that make you happy. Why? Because life is bad enough as it is, and we quite often miss out the small things that make getting through each day bearable. Being grateful for things like these is the start of making life marginally more awesome.

Here's my list. Show me yours if you have the time :)"

1. A kind smile from a stranger
2. The view every morning from Benjamin Sheares bridge on the way to school (that is if i'm awake... haha. nthg compared to the views in California n Manchester, i know. but all the same, it's enough to make me happy)
3. Waking up to the sound of rain
4. Sleeping in
5. Brownies
6. Chocolates
7. Being of help to someone
8. Knowing that you've been a played a part in smthg you believe in no matter how small n insignificant it seems
9. Curling up on the sofa to read a good book
10. Joking
11. Friends
12. Interesting conversations
13. Bumming into someone that you've nvr seen in a long time and finding out that they're doing well
14. Snail mail
15. Letters from friends
16. An unexpected call from a friend a million miles away
17. heart-to-heart talks
18. Finding time just to be still
19. A true quiet time
20. Planing down waves in a gust and not capsizing!
21. Sailing an upwind leg playing the beats to perfection =)
22. Sticking at smthg to completion despite feeling tired and discouraged in the process
23. doing smthg nice without pple knowing
24. Having the luxury to sit at a cafe watching the world pass you by
25. Good companionship (even when it's a silly activity)
26. Finding out that someone completely feels the same way abt smthg with you
27. Long car rides on a lazy Sunday
28. Sunsets
29. Beaches
30. Water
31. Waves
32. my pillow
33. Finding a solution to a problem
34. Laughter
35. Kids (some, not all haha)
36. Listening to a song that just fits your mood
37. Long lunches
38. The wind
39. A light drizzle falling on your face
40. Making it back to shore with everyone alright aft a storm
41. Unrigging in the rain
42. Trying smthg new and finding out i actually enjoy it
43. Writing
44. Delicious desserts
45. A live band by the beach
46. Starry nights
47. Worship
48. Meaningful work
49. Family
50. You =)