I've been a little overwhelmed lately, feeling like I've been hit with one blow after another. Before I went to bed the other night, I decided to make a list of simple things that bring me happiness, because it's easy to get wrapped up in negativity and forget about the good stuff. This was meant to just stay in a random file in my laptop, but sometimes remembering the beauty in life gets you through less-than beautiful times. This post is totally random, but maybe it will get you thinking about the things that personally bring happiness to YOU. So many things in life to be grateful for, it's just a matter of recognizing and appreciating them.
A few of my favorite things...
A few of my favorite things...
Sunbathing
The scent of the ocean
Orchids
Skinny jeans that hit the hipbones just right
A classic, practical designer bag
Typography
Typography
Heavenly Scent Herb Farm
Walks with Big
Walks with Big
Heart-to-hearts with my twinnn
Puppy cuddles with Hunter
Girly movies with Meghann
My SLR camera
Cableknit anything
Puppy cuddles with Hunter
Simple gold pendant necklaces
Handwritten cards
Handwritten cards
Boyfriend watches
Glossy nude-colored lip glossGirly movies with Meghann
My SLR camera
Cableknit anything
Swimming in the ocean
The distinct chime sound of BBM
New magazines in the mailbox
Caldrea's Sea Salt Neroli candle
Bond No. 9 fragrances
Sleeping in on Sunday mornings
Classic, old Hollywood films
Sex and the City
Linen EVERYTHING
The perfect bronzer (NARS Laguna)
Cuddling
Linen EVERYTHING
The perfect bronzer (NARS Laguna)
Cuddling
Breakfast at Afternoon Delight with Nana
Really dark, pigmented black eyeliner
New photos of my baby niece, Zadie
Baking cupcakes with my little cousin, Maya
Biggby's nonfat chai lattes
Beveled mirrors
The feeling of holding hands for the first time
The glow of the Christmas tree for the first time of the season
Driving with my "Feel Good" iPad playlist
Books
Shopping with Teri
Picking (and eating!) fresh raspberries
Laughing until you cry
Hugs from my grandma
The storybook trees in Central Park
New photos of my baby niece, Zadie
Baking cupcakes with my little cousin, Maya
Biggby's nonfat chai lattes
Beveled mirrors
The feeling of holding hands for the first time
The glow of the Christmas tree for the first time of the season
Driving with my "Feel Good" iPad playlist
Books
Shopping with Teri
Picking (and eating!) fresh raspberries
Laughing until you cry
Hugs from my grandma
The storybook trees in Central Park
Long fitted sweaters
Going barefoot as much as possible
Tailgating in the fall
Dancing the night away
Laguna Beach, California
The contrast of the blue water and white architecture in Greece
Pastel bikinis
The predictability of "My pleasure" responses at The Ritz-Carlton
Sushi
Restoration of Detroit
White-washed furniture
Being bombarded with hugs when I'd walk into work as a preschool teacher
Photos of loved ones
My tattoos
Pinterest (my latest obsession, follow me!)
Going barefoot as much as possible
Tailgating in the fall
Dancing the night away
Laguna Beach, California
The contrast of the blue water and white architecture in Greece
Pastel bikinis
The predictability of "My pleasure" responses at The Ritz-Carlton
Sushi
Restoration of Detroit
White-washed furniture
Being bombarded with hugs when I'd walk into work as a preschool teacher
Photos of loved ones
My tattoos
Pinterest (my latest obsession, follow me!)
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