Happiness…

I’ve been having a bit of a difficult time lately. Nothing objectively bad mind you, just too much to deal with: a lot of work (good), tiredness (changing seasons, burning candles); friends leaving town; family issues; many things I talk and think about but can’t do at the moment for various reasons – some but not all within my power.

So, after another long day at work and saying goodbye to M who is off to his Tanzanian adventure; and having bored myself with the last couple of entries and inspired by I-D magazine’s cover story this month (never read this magazine before but am enjoying this issue so far), I’ve decided to make a list of happiness (in no particular order). So here it goes…

· That moment before falling asleep;
· Comfortable silences;
· A hot bath on a cold day;
· ‘urban moments’ like catching a stranger’s eye on the tube and smiling;
· No holds bared free flowing conversations;
· A big, long hug;
· Smiling;
· Making others laugh;
· Happiness of those near and dear;
· Daydreaming;
· Clean and ironed sheets;
· To be woken up by sunrise;
· Colours of the sunset;
· The sound of light rain on the roof of a tent;
· Swimming in the sea first thing in the morning;
· Receiving unexpected calls, post, emails from good friends and family (with good news of course);
· Watching the excited concentration on the faces of small children when they are learning something new and fun;
· Learning;
· I love you;
· Reading, watching, listening to something that opens new avenues for my mind;
· Chocolate for about two days once a month;
· Foodstuff associated with Turkey and childhood;
· Memories (good or bad for different reasons);
· Dancing;
· Letting go;
· ‘Yes’;
· Quirky shoes;
· My red leather jacket;
· Blue and yellow;
· Fresh flowers;
· Achieving goals;
· Travelling;
· My hair being stroked;
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· …

Just realised, some of the above makes you happy, some you can only appreciate if you are already happy and some both...Go figure!