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Sunday, January 24, 2016

Can you name 54 things that make you happy?



This is something Ana Vitsky did in January 2014, and since I love lists I thought I'd also give it a try. :) However, Ana did not want the typical answers that would come, so her rules say 'No friends, family, work, bubble baths, alcohol, or food.'  For me, the idea behind this list is to think positively, which is awesome. :) 

There is no order in it, I just let the thoughts come. If I did not count right it is because I am maybe a wee bit tired, but feeling better, which is because of Kate/Katharina and Tilda and hubby; in addition, my besty came over for a few days and helped (a lot!). So, Amy is definitely t h e major reason why I am tired but feeling in a good place with enough energy to write. I couldn't see granny yet, which I'd love to do this week together with Kate, but hubby and Amy have already vetoed this for the next days, and I'll also have to wait and see what my midwife will say tomorrow. All of them want the best for Kate and me, which makes it easy to do as told, although I can't wait to show granny our little one. :)

Ok, the list ... 

1. The lovely smell of a baby!!! :)
 Smell of leather
Strong, vivid colours
Looking at paintings
Anything Monet 
Round flowing shapes 
The smell of catmint
A light summer breeze
Changing sheets
Sleeping in a clean bed
The first sip of fresh water when you are really thirsty (is that food?)
Going to England (hm, this is about family, I guess)
Listening to Swedish
Listening to Gaelic
Watching Flamenco dancers
Ballet
Wearing new shoes without blisters
Watching toddlers play
Playing with them! :)
Being hugged. You have no idea how susceptible this makes me.
Giving a loving hug
Cuddling toddlers :) ... I am stretching the rules, I know
Making a present 
Being physically close to someone (not sex!)
Learning something new
Frozen cobwebs in the sun
Anticipation of a good girl spanking
Clean, folded laundry
Putting it into the wardrobe
Wearing clean and freshly laundered clothes
Leaving a plane alive after the flight
Finding my favourite childhood doll in a box
Working in the garden
Planting new flowers and waiting for them to grow
Painting and drawing pictures
Sculpting with clay and wondering what the product is meant to be :)
Sitting down after standing for hours
Singing favourite songs
Helping someone else to be happy
Creating something new
Finishíng a DIY project
Planning a sewing project
Sewing it
Looking at a self-made dress
Preparing a meal and being told that what I cooked was delicious :)
Creating connections and keeping them up (I am sorry for being away from here so much lately!)
Good news
Making music
Listening to the early birds at dawn
Holding a kitten or puppy 
Laughing (the good kind of laughing)
Reading books
Sitting under a sky full of stars with someone I trust and enjoying the moment (stretching everything here)
54. Chocolate (that is not food, is it?)
54.1 If chocolate i s considered food and not soul-nourishment, I'd add blooming sunflowers :)

 
You know, not mentioning family and friends is sooo almost impossible when writing about what makes me happy, food almost as much. Hm, I think I need to diet soon. :)


Wishing you all a wonderful week!




22 comments :

  1. Wonderful list Nina, enjoyed reading this :) I'm so glad to hear you and bubs are doing well and that you have a lot of support. Enjoy her :)

    Hugs
    Roz

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    1. Hi Roz, putting this list together was fun. :) My little one is doing better and better, and I am grateful for having so much support here.

      hugs

      Nina

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  2. Thank you for sharing such an awesome list, Nina...many of these items make me happy also. Oh and yes...chocolate is definitely soul nourishment. ;)

    Hugs and blessings...Cat

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    1. Hi Cat, doing the list was fun, I enjoyed this. I am glad you also think that chocolate is soul nourishment. :)

      hugs

      Nina

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  3. Hi Nina, nice list, I am glad everything is going well, hope you are recovering from the birth and having fun with your lovely babies
    love Jan,xx

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    1. Hi Jan, I think all is as it should be, now that I cannot sleep for long, I want to sleep all the time. :) My two sweeties are wonderful, and Tilda would also like to try mommy's milk again.

      hugs and love

      Nina

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  4. well done Nina I'm surprised you had time with your new baby. Excellent list.

    HUgs Lindy

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    1. Hi Lindy, that was one of my moments out of mommy mode. :)

      hugs

      Nina

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  5. Fabulous list. I love your answer for chocolate, I agree.
    Now go get some rest!
    hugs
    DF

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    1. Hi DF, I can't have chocolate yet, but will savour the very first piece this year! And now, off to bed. :)

      hugs

      Nina

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  6. Wonderful list, found myself nodding at many of them. I am impressed that with 2 little ones you had the time...and yes, I totally agree with the chocolate.
    hugs abby

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    1. Hi Abby, I got something like a break from sleeping nursing sleeping, but still without chocolate. :)

      hugs

      Nina

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  7. Thank you for this - it made me think of all the wonderful things in this world that I sometimes take for granted. With two littles, you were still able to do this, I congratulate you.

    Hope you get to show of the littlest to your Gran soon. Best to you.

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    1. Hi Sunny, this list did not take too long, it was a fun time.:) I can't wait to go and see granny, and maybe she does not 'see' Kate, but I hope she can feel or hear her.

      hugs

      Nina

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  8. wonderful list...I remember doing this and expanding it to one hundred and it was so fun to think of all those little things in life that make me smile. It is so easy to take these little things for granted. And I agree not including family, food, and friends is hard - not sure I could do it without. :-) Hugs

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    1. Hi Terps, I think I remember the list you have in your blog, too. These things are wonderful. If I could have included family, friends and food I probably could not have stopped at 54. :)

      hugs

      Nina

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  9. Fab list Nina. Made me happy reading it. I love the smell of leather and I liked your answer for chocolate:)

    Happy everything is going well for you.

    Love,
    Ronnie
    xx

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    1. Hi Ronnie, doing the list was fun, and there are so many nice memories attached to these things that made it even more fun to do. Kate is doing well, asleep after her second morning snack. I'll better have a short nap too. :)

      hugs

      Nina

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  10. Great list! I love them all too, especially the art activities!
    Glad things are going well and you keep getting as much cuddling you can!!

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    1. Hi Minelle, the art activities are awesome, I love them, maybe I should have put some more of these into the list. Things are getting better, even though I feel the lack of sleep more and more, but I can catch up on some sleep during the day, and Kate and I are getting used to our daily routine as well. :) I think we'll have our next cuddles in a good hour. :)

      hugs

      Nina

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  11. Hey there Nina!

    It's been a long time. I haven't been blogging at all but I decided I'd check on your blog and see how you were doing. I hope life is treating your whole family well.

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    1. Hi foothills! I am so happy to see you here! :) Our second baby is there, Kate is two months old by now and she and Tilda have kept me pretty busy lately.:) So, maybe I am slightly tired, but otherwise we are in a good place. I hope you and yours are doing well too. I think it is awesome that you stopped by.

      hugs

      Nina

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