Things That Make Me Happy

Although this is not my first foray into the blogging world, this may be the one that sticks.  Rather than doing a boring get-to-know-me post, I thought I would instead do something that I would enjoy looking back on – especially on the days when the cancer hits me hard.  So… things that make me happy:

• Opening the doors on rainy days and listening to (and sometimes watching) the storm
• New books, both on the Kindle and holding in my hand
• Watching my son discover the joy of reading; scratch that: watching my son discover the joy of anything
• My husband
• A particularly good game with friends, especially strategy games such as Settlers of Catan or Fluxx
• Nerdy TV shows such as Sherlock or Doctor Who
• Anything by Joss Whedon or Steven Moffat
• Musicals, particularly on stage (such as at the Fox Theatre)
• Unasked-for, completely spontaneous hugs and kisses from my son or husband
• Enjoying a good movie or TV show (such as The Hunger Games or Downton Abbey) with a good friend
• New shoes
• Pretty jewelry, especially the beautiful stuff my mother-in-law creates
• Swimming
• Pretty, feminine hats and scarves – I have quite a collection already and my hair hasn’t even started falling out yet!
• A really good nap
• The Lizzie Bennet Diaries – they make me giggle (but only if you appreciate the original)
• Phineas and Ferb
• Watching my Tigers play football
• Singing, particularly in the car by myself when I can turn it up as loud as I want to and feel surrounded by the song
• Did I mention my husband?
• The beach
• Something I haven’t done in ten years or so that I need to do again soon: whitewater rafting
• Family
• M&M’s – but only the plain ones
• Long talks with good friends – about anything or nothing at all
• New babies
• Math (I know, I know – I’m a nerd.  What can I say?)

I’m sure there are other things and I may come back and update this list from time to time.  But for now, that looks like a pretty good list to me and hopefully a good introduction to me.