Today I checked the comments on my blog and found that Kat had named me as one of the bloggers who make her happy. How sweet is that? Knowing that the words and ideas that I express on this blog make her happy in some small way really touched my heart and brought a smile to my face. She also awarded me this badge:
There were also some instructions to pay the happiness forward:
1. Copy the image and display it on your blog.
2. List 10 things that make you happy.
3. Try to do at least one of them today.
4. Pass on the award to 10 bloggers who brighten your day.
To me, happiness is:
- My family and friends. They are there for me through thick and thin, celebrating my victories and consoling me in times of loss.
- Seeing a loss on the scale. It helps keep me motivated and shows me that my efforts are turning into actions.
- Blogging. I absolutely love pouring out my thoughts and feelings into words. I’ve mentioned before that someday I hope to write a book. On what, I’m not exactly certain, but it is a goal of mine that I will someday reach.
- Moving my body. As I get more and more active and push myself through new routines and exercises, I love how I feel. I love seeing how much I’m capable of, and then going even further.
- Cooking. Trying new recipes and cooking for myself has shown me what good cook I am. Cooking relaxes me and makes me feel like I’m treating my body well. I also love cooking for other people, too.
- Reading a good book on a rainy day. Enough said.
- Listening to a new CD and getting caught up in the emotions the singer is trying to convey.
- Coffee! I’m addicted, but we all need some vices, right?
- A long bath after a hard day. Nothing makes me feel calmer than luxuriating in a bubble bath, surrounded by candles, letting my worries wash down the drain along with the water.
- Long phone calls catching up with friends who live across the country. CTLB and I have these sorts of calls at least once a month, and I relish them every time. I love talking to friends who live close, too. 😉
Of course, another thing that makes me incredibly happy is the Weight Loss Blogging Community. I get endless support, encouragement, inspiration, and ideas from all the blogs I read (see my blogroll——>), but these people especially make me happy on a daily basis:
You deserve the happy badge! Thank you; you help make us happy too! Smiles!
Awww thanks so much!!!
Truly, you do!
BTW – I just sent out an announcement that I posted my first Weight Watchers Chica video on YouTube with a short “sneak peek” into my before & after! I would love for you to visit my homepage; it’s the newest post right at the top! Smiles!
Hi!
I just came to your blog through another blog, and I’m already a fan! Your blog definitely put a smile on my face! I’ve been having a healthy serving of weightless blogs, since starting one of my own 😉 There are so many wonderful and inspiring weightless blogs out there! I love it!
Just wanted to stop in and say HELLO, and I look forward to following you in your journey! :0)
Brittany
Hi Brittany – welcome! I look forward to reading your blog, too.
Thankyou so much honey!!!
Xo
I am so glad I found your blog. I think it is going to be a great year!
Happy and healthy work well together!
BR.
I relish our talks as well! Thank you for putting them in your top 10! It always seems like we just pick up where we left off, doesn’t it? Talk soon!
That’s the sign of a true friendship, CTLB. Whenever we chat it does feel like we just finished seeing each other yesterday and now we’re catching up on today. Love you!
Awww, sweet! Thank you… that was a happy end to my week 🙂
I’ll be posting about this on Monday and daydreaming about all the things that make me happy during my marathon work weekend today and tomorrow.
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