This is a follow-up from the post I wrote earlier today!
January has been a surprisingly happy month for me. And I don’t say that in that sense that I am normally unhappy, just that January can be dreary! But I came up with a list of the things that have been making me feel so happy:
- Being social – I joined the Grayslake Running Club and felt like I instantly fit in. Steven and I had a blast at Erin‘s birthday party on Saturday. I got to run with Bobbi on Saturday. And we’ve been making other dates with friends and family! Sure, I am busy and tired, but I feel happy. Steven and I just watched Into the Wild (SPOILER ALERT!) and at the end of the movie, the main character, who has abandoned his family to be alone, comes to the conclusion that “happiness is only real when shared.” Maybe.
- Doing fun things with Steven – even though we’ve been busy, Steven and I have still been spending time together doing the things we enjoy.
- Keeping busy/organizing – we’ve been staying busy at home, organizing (clothes, cards, and other things I haven’t mentioned), cleaning and building – Steven is making a workbench in the garage.
- Planning fun events – beside upcoming running events, Steven and I are taking a vacation in February, and going to Iowa in April for my younger brother’s wedding!
- Healthy eating and exercising
- Busy with new projects at work
- No more holiday stress
Helping make bean burgers before the party – Erin found this recipe to use, but used red beans instead of black. The burgers were a hit with everyone!
The Birthday Girl!!!
Bringing part of the MDF in to the garage for the new workbench
What is making you happy lately?
The Steelers advancing in the playoffs. 😉
An online photography course and my 365 photo challenge.
Working from home due to ice today!
Delilah!!
Good friends and good food.
Awesome list! Have you told us much about your photography course?
I think you should consider that sparkly sweater making you happy because I love it!
Finding out I can have dark, dark chocolate on this pre-treatment diet made me happy. The fact that I don’t have low-calcium after having lab work – the fact that I’m going to Whole Foods after work! My boyfriend. Getting back into blogging. Feeling good!
Aww, thanks!
You really do have a feel good list! Especially the chocolate part 😉
I’m so happy that everyone had fun at my party! I’ve always been so hesitant to throw parties but this one made me realize that I shouldn’t be. And that makes me happy.
I’m also happy that I’m crossing things off my to-do list and keeping busy at work. I don’t know how long that will last so I’ll revel in it while I can 🙂
I am so happy about starting school. It was so scary this morning when I was on my way for my first day but it felt just right once I was there and I am so glad I am doing it.
I love the sweater on you! So pretty!
I am so excited about your classes. I hope to learn a bit more about biology from you! Ha ha!
And thank you!
Oddly enough, the GYM is making me happy lately! That’s huge for me 🙂
My new job!!!!!!
Love your list! And that sweater looks great on you, pretty lady.
Doing yoga, sleeping in my own bed, and hugging my kids.
I’m happy that you’re finding things that make you happy! I’ve been enjoying skating–all two times I’ve been–and riding my bike on the trainer. The idea of running a spring marathon is getting me excited (happy?) too!
Are you talking about the marathon relay or are you thinking about doing a full on your own? Exciting!!!
I’ve been going to a new work out class and it’s fun! It feels good to sweat.
Now that the holidays are over, I can focus on Peanut’s arrival. It’s a nervous/scary/happy feeling! Plus, it makes me happy to see my friends feeling good and happy!
Love love loved this post. I need to be better about being social….I am very much with my family (esp. my middle sister), but it’s hard to get motivated to do things with friends in the winter! I am just a big baby in the cold.
I’ve been organizing a little bit, too….great for making me feel productive even when it’s so cold out!
I think variety and staying busy are the two things that make many people happy. It’s not so much what you’re doing as it is getting out there and doing different things. Sounds like you’re on a road where happiness is here to stay!
My upcoming birthday and then a trip to Indianapolis with my girlfriends!!!
You guys sure are keeping busy! I think being involved in different activities and travelling definitely helps take the gloominess out of winter!:)