Happiness 101.4

It has been far too long since I made a regular appearance here. As such, I spent much of today reading through the JoeGirl archives, trying to collect some inspiration to write. There are so many posts from the past year that I think are worth revisiting, but I’ll let you find those on your own. Look thru June and July 2008. There is some excellent material back there.

I was particularly inspired by my Happiness 101 entries. And—as I have been distracted of late by my obsession with all things health + fitness, and unable to think of anything else inspiring—I thought a simple Happiness 101 post would be the perfect way to kick off more regular contributions here at JoeGirl… once again.

Here is my current list of simple things that bring a smile to my face just thinking about them.

• Dancing. Summer 2009 favourites? “Boom Boom Pow” [Black Eyed Peas], “Poker Face” [Lady GaGa], “Calle Ocho” [Pitbull], and “Africa” [Karl Wolf].
• Walking down the stairs to Marshall’s gym, anticipating another incredible workout.
• Marley, surprising me by gently putting her head on my lap from under my desk.
• Sunshine. We’ve had record-breaking rainfall here in Eastern Ontario this Summer.
• Rainbow Trout and fresh steamed green vegetables.
• Putting on a pair of shorts from last summer and watching them fall right off. Two sizes too big is such an incredible feeling.
• Finally picked out a new pair of skis today to replace my defective ones. They are spicy sweet—Elan’s Black Magic.
• Quinn and Jake laughing together tonight. I have no idea what they were doing, but the sound of their laughter made my heart sing.
• My shiny new Sharpie pens.
• Jake delivered a fresh sprig of garden Lavender to me while I was in the bath this evening.
• Thinking of darkening my hair.
• Bare feet. Short, unpolished finger and toenails. Makeup-free face. Hair pulled back in a low ponytail. Simply… Fresh.
  
• Knowing I can trust my best friends with my life.
• Vodka + Tonic with lemon and lime.
• Falling asleep listening to my iPod—Angels + Airwaves. The Fray. Colbie Caillat.
• My three boys. They are so darned adorable [See picture below. Taken July 25, 2009].
  
• Knowing you are still out there, ready to read when I am ready to write.

What are your Happinesses today?