Happiness by the Kilowatt

Working in a women's retail store, I have the great opportunity of seeing a lot (a lot!) of really cute kids. I also get to see some pretty unhappy, destructive and troublesome children -- but that's beside the point. Anyway. The other day at work, I was ringing a customer's purchase through at the till, and her adorable little girl was sitting on the counter. I smiled at her, as I usually can't help myself from smiling around the cute ones. A few moments later, she turns to her mom, and says "Why is she so happy?!". Her mom didn't know who she was talking about, and asked who was this "she". The girl (who was probably younger than four), points to me, and says "her!". I thought it was so funny. But, like most things I can come across, it made me think. What does make me happy? I've made a list.

1. Knowing that I can be with my family for eternity

2. Starting a new book

3. Re-reading a beloved book

4. Being able to share precious memories with the people I care about

5. Having an amazing boyfriend (and best friend)

6. The fact that I can consider my family members to be my closest friends

7. The hope of my future

8. Green!

9. Watching (and singing along to) musicals ("We've got trouble! Right here in River City!")

10. Having an emotional connection to specific songs

11. Singing

12. Runner's high

13. Scrapbooking, writing, and just being creative in general

14. Having a testimony 

15. Baking and cooking

16. Knowing that I can overcome any trial that comes my way (but realizing that that won't be a walk in the park)

17. Getting my daily dose of fruits and veggies

18. Accomplishing goals I've set for myself

19. Learning! (Only two more months exactly until Fall semester starts!)

20. Making time to read my scriptures

21. Meaningful prayers

22. Institute!

23. Knowing that I will have a mother-in-law that I get along with very well

24. Having  been raised by two of the greatest people

25. Finding that perfect shot, and capturing that moment on film

26. Knowing that I will still be happy in the future

27. Having dreams

28. Making plans

29. Being healthy

30. Being in love

Obviously this list is far from complete. But, these are the ones that are in my mind at the moment. So many things and people make me happy. I am just so lucky. 

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