What/who makes you really happy & Why???

For me, my newly 2 year old niece Angelina.  She is so funny.  I can't feel bad in front of her (or even when I think of her) because she distracts me with a funny face or a kiss or hug.   I don't know why, but Angelina is drawn to my refrigerator.  She always opens the door and attempts to sit on one of the baskets as she scans and explores all the good stuff .  She's an amazing  helper, listener, teacher, learner, and she loves, loves, loves you so purely. . . . . 

There are so many things that make me happy :) Lets see where to start. My kitten Milo, my heart hurts from loving him so much. He is the coolest cat I have ever met. Everyday when I come home from work he plops on the floor and rolls around like a dog where I have to rub him from head to toe or he will cry his head off until I give him what he wants. He never leaves my side he always has to be touching me in some way when he is laying down if he isnt in my face and laying on my chest lol. He makes me so happy :) Tanning. Tanning is like a drug to me. I need it, it makes me soooooo happy. Its relaxing and makes me feel so much better about myself. :) The family dog Mocha, he manipulates me. But I love him soooo much lol that ofcourse I am gonna be at his every bark or look lol. He makes me happy because he loves me so much and is a walking partner. My friend from Los Angeles, he always knows how to put a smile on my face he is great to talk to. And always has the right things to say to make me smile lol. You know what EVERYTHING makes me happy lmao. I could go on and on and on.

My dog Chuchi.  He's like a little person. He's so needy sometimes and he's so aloof other times.  He makes me laugh. 

Shopping - horrible habit but I'm addicted to spending money.

Jonathan - the guy I'm seeing.  Yes, I'm dating others on occasion but Jonathan is awesome. 

My car - that thing is a BAMF.  I love driving my car.  I love racing these moron's that think they can beat me just because I'm a girl.  My car rips them all new-ones.

My best friend Kevin - He makes me laugh like no one else can.  I can be completely stupid in front of him and I don't care.

What kind of BAMF is this?!?! LOL

God...let's jsut say without him, I would truly have nothing to happy about. He is my joy and my life. Alone time with my husband because he loves me unconditional and is a continual source of support and encouragement. Family days because it is just so much fun to see my girls total into what they are doing and feeling good about themselves and having fun. Seeing a loss on the scale because I know with every pound gone I am getting that much healthier and will be here that much longer for my girls and their future children. The people on this board because I know no matter what my mood, I can always find someone on here who will listen, understand and tell me what I NEED to hear not what I want to hear. My sisters and my brother because they are always supportive and are honestly the best friends I have outside of my husband. I guess you can tell I am big on relationship and my family in particular. Without family and friends, you truly have nothing. I could have all the gold in the world but my family and friends are the only riches I will ever need.

My husband- He's my one and only for life.  I truely believe he's my soulmate, so it's just awesome that we found each other.  He is also my best friend, whom I can tell ANYTHING too.  For the longest time I kept waiting for a bomb to fall on us because it was going so well.  I never thought it was possible to find the right person!

My kids-I love watching them grow up to be their own little beings.  Each of them is so different than the others.  I love watching how close my two older kids are.  My 16 year old just yelled at my 18 year olds girlfriend for "taking him away" on Easter.  She cried and was miserable without him.  I love seeing them being so close.  As for my other two younger kids, they are like  a cat and dog, lol .  So different in EVERY way.  One loves school, one hates school.  One loves hip hop music, one loves metal.  I don't think they agree on one thing!  But I still love watching all of them interact and explore the world.

Money- Yea money doesn't buy you happiness...but wow will it help!ha  I love money, it makes me extremely happy. :)  I'm with Janina...I wanna go shopping and spend money!

Vacations/Homer- I love Homer, I want to move there so bad.  I don't just want to get out of town, I feel the NEED to get out of town.  I don't know how people cannot go anywhere and look around this beautiful place we live in.  

Spontaneous adventures- This one probably should be close to the top with my family.  I need this to live.  I crave it.  Sort of funny because I'm going through this right now.  I'm trying to be the "good wife", and not rush out in my car and take off somewhere, or fly some where...or whatever my mindset is atm.  I thrive on being spontaneous and without it I tend to get depressed and tend to start hating my life.  lol I know..that sounded a little extreme, but on occasion that is how I feel.  I despise routine, and I love excitement!  I need this, and it makes me happy! :) 

"I wanna sing a song for you Lord Lord for you I wanna sing a song.. I wanna praise the name of Jesus and pray above all things you've glorified... A song of your faithfullness A song of your grace and of your loving kindness to the Glory of your name.... With everything that's in me Lord... Listen to me say I wanna sing a song for you I wanna sing a song" Ok.. so that one is obvious.  The following (in no particular order). My child... my child playing her guitar <-- makes me very happy.  My child drawing. Me and my child playing our guitars together Music.. music.. music.. I like praise and worship and secular.  I get VERY happy when listening to music. A clean house...  <-- makes me very happy A blooming garden My kitties Loki & Fraya  (matching bookends) All of my nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. MORE WEIGHT LOSS .. MORE.. MORE... MORE.. MORE...  driving over the mountain at sunset in the convertible.. makes me sad there's only one sunset per night I'm sure there's more.

Good times with friends and family.. that'd pretty much nails it for me. Why? I get pleasure from seeing everyone happy when we are together. Also the memories! It good to reminisce with friends and family about good times. -Bud

DH - he thinks i am sexy and special and and and my DD's - funniest peeps ever - call me just to tell me a joke! my GS's - sweet, look at me with adoration, full of life and ideas (good and bad), seventh  generation reminders that i will live on forever! My sisters and bro - who call me and e-mail me the dirtiest jokes ever My work friends - who i can count on for good gossip and support when i need it my house - it is exactly all i ever wanted (practical, not huge) my health - i can think, make money, move, dance, talk, laugh my job - my bills get paid, it means something to me as part of society, important work for kids my car - fancy, clean, comfy my computer - connects me to you guys, my far away family, a virtual encyclopedia books from the library - i keep a stack by my bed and read about 5-6 books a month fresh ground coffee already made when we get up every day - smells so rich and pops my eyes right open! Like it just like my men - strong and black!

swimming class - fun loving ladies, one guy who cracks jokes and we all work very hard! my music teacher - will not let me pay her, her spirit = lovingkindness  I am a lucky woman.

My grandchildren....bubbling with enthusiasm....love the way their eyes light up and how happy they are to see me ....the telephone calls from my 2 year old grandson (Bama, it's me Max...I go potty)...one on one time with the oldest (Molly, 10) as she shares her thoughts and dreams....conversations with Maddi,6, who has the dryest sense of humor going (she cracks me up).....and rocking my newest (Emily, 2 months) and smelling that delicious baby smell as she snuggles into your neck. My dear SO....definitely the love of my life....loves me unconditionally....so blessed to have found him at this stage of my life (we've been together 2.5 years)....looking forward to growing old together....makes me laugh continually and feel sexy. My children....it makes me so happy (and proud) to see the way they are raising their families (with God's help) in this crazy world we live in today. Spontaneous getaways for the day....sun shining, top down, picnic basket and blanket in the trunk....freedom of retirement.....radio blasting and the open road.....freedom A good book (I too read at least 1/week)....sunny afternoon on the sunporch or lazy afternoon in the hammock or snowy afternoon in front of the fire....my SO shares my love for reading (always dreamed of finding a man who loved going to the library as much as I do....simple needs have I) Gardening....love it from start to finish....planning flower beds, planting, watering, admiring.....sense of peace and calm spending time doing all of the above Silly times with my two best girlfriends....our annual trip to the Jersey shore....laughing until we pee our pants....friends who are as dear as my family Music....almost always have it around me....cleaning to something loud with a good beat (Abba)....blaring oldies in the Mustang with the top down.....making love to something soft and smooth (Chris Botti) Sitting in church on Sunday morning with my daughter and her family....sun streaming through the windows....praising my Lord for all the blessings he has bestowed upon me.