The Happiness Project

One of my new goals from 43things.com is to list one thing per day that makes me happy. I’ve been into affirmations lately and I always try to think positive. Plus, it’s just fun to make a list of things that make me happy. So here’s my list. I’m supposed to write down one thing per day that makes me happy so check back daily!

March 16, 2011 – Nieces!

March 17, 2011 – Mildly warm spring days, filled with the scent of fresh flowers.

March 18, 2011 – Tulips!

March 19, 2011 – Dogs walking at the park.

March 20, 2011 – homemade pasta

March 21, 2011 – the gray walls of my office

March 22, 2011 – migraine free days

March 23, 2011 – buying DH awesome new clothes

March 24, 2011 – kitties in my lap

March 25, 2011 – rain

March 26, 2011 – green grass

March 27, 2011 – the scent of fresh laundry

March 28, 2011 – Linda Conrad books

March 29, 2011 – Taco Tuesdays

March 30, 2011- kitties who love to cuddle

March 31, 2011 – guacamole

April 1, 2011 – Biscuits

April 2, 2011 – flip flops

April 3, 2011 – homemade lasagna

April 4, 2011 – riding my bike on a warm spring day

April 5, 2011 – kitties curled up in the sunshine

April 6, 2011 – big Boston Ferns

April 7, 2011

April 8, 2011

April 9, 2011

April 10, 2011

April 11, 2011

April 12, 2011

April 13, 2011

April 14, 2011

April 15, 2011

April 16, 2011 – weekends

April 17, 2011

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April 20, 2011

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April 27, 2011

April 28, 2011

April 29, 2011

April 30, 2011

May 1, 2011

May 2, 2011

May 3, 2011

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May 5, 2011 – clean sheets

May 6, 2011 – help with the housework

May 7, 2011 – homemade Fettuccine Alfredo

May 8, 2011 – Italian food at Zucca

May 9, 2011 – quiet mornings

May 10, 2011 – The solidarity of the Pro Peloton – RIP Wouter

May 11, 2011 – ballroom dancing

May 12, 2011 – kittens in the sunshine

May 13, 2011 – Post Its

May 14, 2011 – my netbook

May 15, 2011 – colorful highlighters

May 16, 2011 – mouthwatering appetizers

May 17, 2011 – much needed Mr. Pipp

May 18, 2011 – fresh strawberries from the garden

May 19, 2011

May 20, 2011

May 21, 2011

May 22, 2011

May 23, 2011

May 24, 2011

May 25, 2011

May 26, 2011 – making clients happy

May 27, 2011 – being able to focus!

May 28, 2011 – seeing professional cycling at its best

May 29, 2011 – lunch by the river

May 30, 2011 – a camel in a horse trailer rollin’ down the highway

May 31, 2011 – The Farmer’s Market

June 1, 2011 – nephews who pronounce my name “Ay-ice”

June 2, 2011

June 3, 2011

June 4, 2011

June 5, 2011

June 6, 2011

June 7, 2011

June 8, 2011

June 9, 2011

June 10, 2011

June 11, 2011

June 12, 2011 – lazy sundays

June 13, 2011 – delicious vegetable soup with only 160 calories

June 14, 2011 – the peace that comes with fast internet connection and not having to wait, wait, wait on pages to load

June 15, 2011 – the rumble of thunder and accompanying rain

June 16, 2011

June 17, 2011

June 18, 2011

June 19, 2011

June 20, 2011

June 21, 2011

June 22, 2011

June 23, 2011

June 24, 2011 – Take your Dog to Work day!

June 25, 2011

June 26, 2011

June 27, 2011

June 28, 2011

June 29, 2011

June 30, 2011

July 1, 2011

July 2, 2011

July 3, 2011

July 4, 2011

July 5, 2011

July 6, 2011

July 7, 2011

July 8, 2011

July 9, 2011

July 10, 2011

July 11, 2011

July 12, 2011

July 13, 2011 – watched Le Tour with hubby

July 14, 2011

July 15, 2011

July 16, 2011 – a lawnmower that works on the first try

July 17, 2011

July 18, 2011 – an evening cool enough for a bike ride

July 19, 2011

July 20, 2011

July 21, 2011 -

July 22, 2011 –   My beautiful niece

July 23, 2011 – tickling my nephews

July 24, 2011 – hanging out with my SIL

July 25, 2011 – Cadel Evans on the top step at the Tour de France

July 26, 2011 – planning a trip to France, even if it’s only a dream

July 27, 2011 – smart, funny nephews

July 28, 2011 – Eric-isms

July 29, 2011 – watching Hunter play in the lake – such a swimmer

July 30, 2011 – seeing long lost (okay, so not really lost) cousins

July 31, 2011 – PigFest!

August 1, 2011 – friends who make me laugh

August 2, 2011

August 3, 2011 -happy clients

August 4, 2011

August 5, 2011 – Picnic and Movie at the park – Yay for RIO!

August 6, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 8, 2011

August 9, 2011 – downloading my favorite authors’ backlists to my Kindle

August 10, 2011 – having the money to pay for all those books I bought yesterday

August 11, 2011

August 12, 2011 – Baby-texts! (aka, pics of new niece via text message)

August 13, 2011 – remembering to update my Happiness list

August 14, 2011

August 15, 2011 – Pre Vuelta jitters – let the racing begin

August 16, 2011 – rain in the heat of the summer

August 17, 2011 – prompt responses to email

August 18, 2011 – New Pasta Press!

August 19, 2011 – grand tour anticipation

August 20, 2011 – canoeing

August 21, 2011 – deep fried risotto balls

August 22, 2011 – fluffy white clouds

August 23, 2011 – limes & salsa

August 24, 2011 – having friends you can count on

August 25, 2011 – waking up early enough to watch the sun rise

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January 18, 2012 – watching my kitties give each other a bath – without fighting!

January 19, 2012 -

January 20, 2012 – the high I get when I work out

January 21, 2012 – Florida oranges

January 22, 2012 – rainy weekends

January 23, 2012 – getting up early enough to watch the sun rise

January 24, 2012 – yummy coffee

January 25, 2012 – cute pictures of my nephew

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  • http://www.charlotterainsdixon.com Charlotte Rains Dixon

    This is a great practice, Alice. And I’ll tell you what is making me happy today: sunshine! I landed in Nashville yesterday and I’m loving the glorious weather, after leaving rainy Portland.

  • http://www.alice-anderson.com Alice

    I know that feeling. We had a week of rain and then the sun came back. I do enjoy the rain though, being in the south where we tend to have long (blech) dry spells. Thanks for stopping by!

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  • DogsMom

    This is a very tough challenge to take on.
    Also an important one to attempt.