I’m out of ideas for this week’s blog post, so here are twenty five things that make me happy. Hopefully the thought of them will make you happy too.

1. The smell of orange blossoms
2. “The look” exchanged between my best friend and me when we have something to tell each other
3. Hanging my hand out the window of the car
4. Sun shining through the blinds in the morning
5. Laughing for no reason
6. Swimming on a hot day

   

7. A favorite song playing on the radio
8. Eating watermelon on the beach
9. The sound of rain
10. Sunsets
11. Excitement for the future
12. Good friends
13. Self-confidence
14. The feeling of pond water up my nose
15. Stopping at fruit stands on the side of the highway
16. Walking in grass without shoes on
17. Hugs
18. Finally being able to catch my breath after a long run
19. Finishing homework early
20. Visiting new places
21. Seeing someone I love after I haven’t seen them in a while
22. Throwing a ball for my dog
23. Singing at the top of my lungs
24. Riding my bike down a hill
25. Dancing even though I know I’m a terrible dancer