50 things that make me happy | Gratitude

My lovely friend Darina did this exact post, and it gave me all the warm cosy feels, so I thought I would do my own. This is a slightly more Christmas/December themed version, but it has been so nice to sit down and take note of all the lovely things that make me happy.

1. Seeing my family after a long time apart
2. turning on the fairy lights in the living room in the evening & cosying up under a blanket with S
3. Seeing the seasons change and how nature changes with it
4. Skyping with friends
5. a steaming bowl of porridge on a chilly morning
6. wreaths on doors at Christmastime
7. visiting my grandparents at their house
8. getting lost in a really great book
9. texting or chatting with my sister
10. getting cosy in bed at the end of a long day
11. making films
12. writing gratitude lists in my journal
13. dancing round the kitchen with S to our favourite songs
14. Cooking a veggie filled meal
15. the feeling after a workout
16. planning trips for 2019 and the excitement that comes with it
17. hugging loved ones
18. winter walks
19. taking photographs and being inspired by what is around me
20. morning frost
21. a bunch of fresh eucalyptus
22. a long lazy lunch with friends, catching up
23. phone calls with S in the evenings when we are apart
24. the feeling of completing a batch of photo editing
25. lazy weekend mornings with S
26. writing christmas cards and sending packages or cards to far-away friends
27. my grandma’s tea – she makes the best tea of anyone I know
28. slipping on a cosy pair of socks
29. waking up after a great nights sleep
30. taking train rides to my family and looking out the window at the beautiful scenery.
31. Seeing all the christmas lights while walking around the neighbourhood
32. Watching videos of Decembers past and getting excited for all the family time to come
33. Naps.
34. fresh clean sheets
35. S’s parent’s sweet little dog
36. Going for long coastal walks and being battered by the wind
37. a steaming cup of chai tea drunk in a favourite mug
38. a warm bath in the evening
39. playing games with family
40. finally completing a really tricky climb at the wall
41. Caring friends who see you through the hard times as well as the good ones
42. Cinnamon rolls.
43. the whole family being together
44. the christmas spirit all around at this time of year
45. Giving gifts
46. my new found hobby of pottery – throwing pots on the wheels and then painting them and getting excited to see how they turn out
47. Driving with S and listening to music
48. Sitting by the fire in a pub on a chilly day
49. Giggling with my mum & chatting in the evenings
50. Feeling at home in two places.

I hope that you have a very merry christmas filled with family, good food and warmth!