What makes you happy?

Seeing my snakes hiss and strike at me, cause I know they've got attitude. And I must taste pretty darn good. :rofl:

Holding my animals, seeing them thrive.

Being with my boyfriend and being able to just let the time go, and fall asleep.

Going out into nature and letting our legs take us anywhere, just to see where we end up.

Reading a good book, and almost crying at the end because it was just that good and you can't believe it's over.

Not feeling sick, even if its just for a little while.

My husband, and bird feathers on my cheek.

Being at my ranch and standing up on the ridge, with the wind blowing all my stuff away.
Starry nights.
Rain drops.
Dancing.
Singing along to the guitar at night and outside.
Being content and at peace with who I am.
Watching my kids grow up and raise their kids.
Being special to someone.
Living simply.
Simply living.
Random acts of kindness.
Peace.
The still of the twilight.
....there is just so much that brings me happiness...

Spending time with my girlfriend, My family, BP.net, all my animals...

Food makes me happy...
Puppies...
Kittens...
Polite People...:colbert2:
Learning new languages/cultures...:handshake
Snakies of course...:snake:
A good book series, preferably about dragons and/or magic :reading::nerd:
Playing didgeridoo...

what a nice thread.

what makes me happy:

Natural beauty (cosmos, flora, fauna, patterns, rocks, landscapes, seasons, fresh air from the forests, beaches, mountains and grassy plains, animal sounds, storms etc.)

Laying in the grass and staring into space, and feeling myself cling to the edge of a giant, moving rock and wondering about how i'm not floating away

Laying close to someone that i love and who loves me, and sharing affection with them

The way my dog smells

My precious animals

Baby smiles

Cuddling up under blankets on the couch when it's cold

Harmonized voices

Connecting to others (animals and humans)

Reading about what makes other people happy and realizing that, for all of our differences, we aren't so different after all :)

Hmmm....

Looking up at the sky through a gorgeous, proud, old tree. (most likely my favorite view ever)
Undisturbed nature.
Knowing who I am and being comfortable with that (that took some time ^_^ )
Making progress towards a goal, however big or small it may be.
Relaxing and hanging out with friends and family.

And I'm assuming in about 2 years, getting my braces off will make me pretty happy! :D

Quote:

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Originally Posted by tigerlily

Eating a spoonful of chocolate chip cookie dough

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:gj:

Deep, abiding joy ----> God, my hubby, my children and the rest of our family...

Day to day happy feelings ----> Genuine compliments from people I care about and/or respect. Kittens!!! Shopping, handling snakes, taking trips to fun places, long drives, beautiful skies, dramatic storms, autumn leaves....and so much more!

Walking through the woods on a sunny fall afternoon with all the leaves changing color.

My Son bringing home his first report card with all A's on it. I always knew he could do it, he just needed a little faith in himself.

Weekends with my family where nobody has to be anyplace and we can just hang out at home and enjoy each others company.

Playing with my snakes and turtles.

Playing catch with my dog.

Enjoying good beer and conversation with friends.