Thursday, May 28, 2009

What Makes Me Happy

Its time once again for Writer's Workshop. I am going to make a list about all the things that make me happy. But I am having a hard time being happy right now because one of my children is about ready to be disowned. Quinn has a stubborn streak a mile long and it is getting old, very old! But enough on that.

What Makes Me Happy.

Air Conditioning. I like it cold. I am actually kind of a wuss when it comes to hot. I get all whiny and crabby and it is just not a good time. I am the kind of person that turns the heat off and then put the air conditioning on.

Ibuprofen. I usually have at least one headache a day related to my life. There is nothing like popping some Ibuprofen with a little Diet Coke to make all the aching go away.

Water. Water just makes me happy. I love to drink it. I drink about 2 to 3 liters a day. I love to swim in it. There is just nothing like floating in the water. I love to listen to it. The waves crashing on the shore is kind of soothing to me. I love to watch it. There is just something about that blue color of the Big Lake.



My Children. Well, I should say my Family. There is just nothing like family. There is no one that can love you like family. Care for you like family. Support you like family. They may annoy me or make me angry but they will always be my family.

Photos. I like to take pictures. I like to look at other people's pictures. I like to play with and edit pictures. Right now I use Picasa. I have not gotten into Photoshop and to be honest, it kind of scares me. I am happy with Picasa and the editing I can do.



My Bed. I love my bed. It just makes me happy with its comfort and softness. There is just nothing like it. I like the fun stuff and goes on in there but more than that, I like the sleep that happens there.

Shopping. I really, really like to go shopping. There is just something about putting together that perfect outfit that makes me look smokin' hot. That makes me happy. Oh and don't even get me started on shoe shopping.

Food. Food just makes me happy. Whether its cooking it, reading about it, learning about it, or eating it. It just gives me so much joy. Being in the kitchen behind my island or stove is one of my happy places. When I am stressed or over-whelmed, I just need to cook. It makes me happy.

Las Vegas. This place is just happiness. Not only because my very best friend in the whole wide world lives there but because it is the location for Sitscation.
I am so there! Are you? Click the button for more information. The whole thing just makes me happy.

Mama Kat. (Yes, this is me being a total brown noser but she is just so pretty and funny how can you not be.) She along with my other bloggy buddies make me happy. The friendships that I have made are totally awesome. There are not words to describe them. I love you all and you all have a special place in my heart.

There that is what makes me happy. How about you? What makes you happy?

42 comments:

K said...

Ah, the bed, water, and AC! I forgot about how happy I am with these things!! That's sweet of you to say Mama Kat, too. I hope you enjoy the Sitscation together in Vegas!!

Scary Mommy said...

I agree with your list totally! Wish I could make Vegas, but I can't swing it. I'll be there in spirit!

Momma@Live. Laugh. Pull your hair out said...

Your list is much better than mine!

And I will come to Sitscation if someone offers to get me there!

Unknown said...

LOL.. I LOVE my bed too.

mommy nurse said...

We have a lot of the same LOVES! Pictures are awesome! and you do such a great job of snapping them of your true kids/family!

Unknown said...

How could I have forgotten sleep and water...I totally agree!

I think you do a great job with your pictures too...who need Photoshop?

Laura said...

I totally agree with your list! I might have to write my own now. My favorite is ibuprofen... what a lifesaver.

Cristin said...

Nice list! Have fun in Vegas!

MIITB said...

Love your list! I love my bed. And water, not so much for drinking. I love the sound of rain, rivers, even the shower running.

Casey's trio said...

You could have written this list for me! Although books would be on my list....and chocolate:)

Kelly Deneen Raymond said...

I love your list!! Wonderful! :)

I want to go on the SITScation. *sniff* Darn plane tickets cost so much right now. Shoot.

Emily said...

Great list! I'm all about those things too. Except the AC part...I LOVE to be hot! Oh, and I love Picasa too...

Unknown said...

Now that is adorable that Mama Kat is actually a part of your happy list : ). I am so happy that you will get to see your best friend : ). How fun! Your pictures are cool. Photoshop scares me too Jen! It really does : ).

Jennifer said...

I am bent over laughing!! I love your blog...after just a handful of posts I'm in tears from laughter & sentiment. THANKS! And one day I hope your children thank you for this is a wonderful book of memories you're creating for them.

cat said...

Great list - I also love water but I am a total wuss with cold - I am cold easily and I hate being cold. I just love the heat.Figures as I am an Africa kid.

Live.Love.Eat said...

I LOVE your list!!!!! Food, AC.....

As for Vegas, I am planning on it but will know for sure in a few weeks. Have a lot of work stuff going on and other travel plans. It would be awesome to meet you girl!!!!!!!!

Helene said...

Great post!! I love cold air too...being hot makes me feel all yucky!! Oh and I love Vegas too!!

Congrats on being the featured blogger today at MoM's!!!! I was so happy to see that!

I'm going to auction off my kids today on E-Bay (buy 2, get 2 free). Maybe you should do the same!! LOL

Michelle said...

You had a great list. My bed, however, does not make me happy. But the rest of your list does.

I didnt really care for Picasa...but my computer came with a great program so I dont feel like i need anything else.

Unknown said...

Love the picture of Jeff and one of the boys on the pier. I miss living near Lake Michigan :(

Jill said...

ooohhh... cappuccinos make me happy. so does red wine (now that I can drink it again)... and pictures.

yay, it's thursday! have an uber happy day!

Caitlin said...

Great list- you are a well rounded gal! I hear you on the air conditioning. I would like to be wearing a sweatshirt inside even if it is roasting outside, thank you very much.
Oh, and I love coffee. Lots and lots of coffee. With half and half. And sugar. Yumm...

Tracy P. said...

Seeing an email notification of a comment from Jen, and wondering if it's THE Jen...going to my blog comments and seeing your pink shirt! So nice to see you today. Every time I come over here you have a whole different set of kids than the last time. They are growing so fast! Love your zoo story. My kids are 7 and 9, and they now drag their feet about going to the zoo (2 miles from our house), but we have a blast every time.

And water...YES! Ditto all of that!

tiarastantrums said...

I have so many of the same likes!!

The Vegas thing - man - would love to but I don't think hubbie will agree to Blogher AND SITs

Jenn said...

Coffee....love coffee. Lets not forget the chocolate!!!

shortmama said...

I think you stole all the things I would have chosen to be happy about too! I hate being hot and yet somehow I live in freakin AZ where it is 100 degrees right now?! I need to move...to Alaska

Unknown said...

I am so going to do this list (when things die down over the weekend...)

So what you missed is the Not being invited to a birthday party post... & some lady telling me I would be better off punching a pillow rather than venting on my blog.... HELLO?! I am a a bad mamma & I LOVE IT! Hope you have a great weekend!

ashley said...

GREAT list! :) i would be a much crankier person without the AC! :)

I am Harriet said...

Hi there.
I agree with you totally!
I'm stopping by via SITS to say hello.

Unknown said...

The A/C! I LOVE it cold:) My family thinks I'm an eskimo! lol

Zip n Tizzy said...

This list made me happy. You always know how to bring a smile.
As per that water thing, no one can say your headaches are from dehydration. You go girl.
I enjoy food, but, I enjoy it even more when someone cooks for me. Can I come over? I'll keep the kids busy.

Claremont First Ward said...

What great things that make you happy. Now that I have sick kids, HEALTHY kids make me very, very happy. :) Thinking about SITScation makes me happy too. :)

Jenners said...

I'm a total AC person too! The second I feel even slightly hot, I start badgering the husband to turn it on and it never goes off again. I feel kind of bad but I HATE HEAT! I'm very cranky when I'm hot so I usually get to turn it on as no one wants to live with me when I'm cranky.

I so wish I could go to SITSCATION! It will be a blast!

CaraBee said...

All good things! Sadly, I don't think Sitscation is in the cards for me. I'm going to Blogher and I suspect my husband would wig out if I asked to go to another blogging conference so soon.

Jessica said...

Very cute! I love you list too! And, although I can't take the heat, like you, I SO enjoy AC!

Jessica said...

*your list

:)

jori-o said...

What a lovely list! And I'm so glad you're coming to Vegas! I hope to meet you!! =)

Laura said...

just saying hello. i heard through twitter that we share some stuff in common....nurse, mom to a million children: me 5 (ages 7-22) plus a grandbaby, blogger, oh and we both are heading to Vegas at the SITScation.
i blog over at adventuresinjuggling.wordpress.com

Kelly said...

I like many of the same things. I wish i could spend more time in my bed but my kids who I also like get me up too early. I dont' like being hot either, it makes me frustrated and cranky

Michelle said...

Great list! I wish we had air conditioning...sigh!

Have fun in Vegas! That sounds like a blast!

pan x 8 said...

My children are at the top of my list but I think they are the reason why air conditioning, ibuprofen and quiet time are at the tops of my list too! ;p

Charity Cathey said...

I love photos, too, but I'm too cheap to pay for Photoshop. For quick basic editing I like to use Picnik. For more elaborate stuff I use Paint.net. It has all the cool editing features of Photoshop but it's FREE.

Nevada Marshalls said...

You coming to Vegas would make me happy! Hope you can make it!