Happiness COUNTS!

Sitting back and reflecting on 'things' that make you happy can actually kick-start the whole HAPPINESS process. I should know, for I am happy to present my list of happiness. Go on try it...

Playing Frisbee. I love something simple like this to do. It's like playing catch with a football or any ball, only you can do more tricks with it. The interaction with friends keeps it fresh, and Frisbee is something that even your less athletic friends, who fear getting hurt, can play.

Succeeding in a goal I have set for myself. I've set several goals for myself way back and have accomplished some of them. For each one that I've completed I felt very happy and accomplished. So I've created several new goals, which I'm currently working on. When I complete them, I'm sure I will feel equally as happy.

Wrestling with my dog back home. Some people like small dogs, those people are insane. All dogs like to play fight, but large dogs can actually back it up. Wrestling with a dog is unique because they fight much differently from humans. They use their claws and teeth, but aren't very good at getting out of holds. It's just a good time playing with your loyal best friend. My dog is hugeeee!

Beating a video game. Although not all games are even worth playing long enough to beat, the ones that are make you feel really good about yourself. You've taken the creation of the game developer and designer and defied their puzzles and challenges by beating their creation.

Finishing a piece of art. Whether it be drawing, painting, digital, games, etc. I always feel good about finishing them because I can show off my hard work, and say "I made this."

The smell of first rains. What can I say about the first rains… yummy!

Going for a drive at 2:00 AM. Nobody is on the road, most places are closed, but every so often you see a diner or some people walking through the night. It's a feeling of wonder and mystery. I enjoy that feeling very much.

Having a someone to accompany me on a walk, etc. I love to go on walks, bike rides, etc. but they are so much more enjoyable when you have someone there to talk to and interact with. I love jogging too… run… keep on running..

Solving a brain-teaser, puzzle, or various other intellectual challenge. Nothing says "I'm an egghead" like figuring out some complex puzzle that nobody else knows and deriving pleasure from doing so. Good times.

Going to the park. For any reason at all. Parks allow you to commune with nature in a way that you just can't get from walking down a road, and being around nature makes me feel good inside.

Getting lost. That is, when I'm not in a hurry. Sometimes I'll go driving and purposely try to get lost by taking roads I've never been down before. Ya rite! Not only do you get the enjoyment of seeing new places and people, but you also learn more about your surroundings. Pretty good excuse, eh?

Finishing a book. Provided that the book is good, although, if the book sucks, I'm usually glad it's finally over. I adore reading through a fantastic story or an in depth text book and then reaching the last page. There is always a feeling of sadness tied in with this happiness because you don't want good books to end, but the overall feeling is happiness.

Seeing someone else accomplish their goals. Because I know the struggle and toil that it takes to accomplish a goal, when I see someone else doing it I feel very good indeed.

Getting nostalgic. Remembering the good times. My family and my friends. The moments…All the good times we had…

Looking in the mirror after getting all dressed up. Sure I may sound vain, but everyone is vain to some degree. When I take the time do dress up and groom myself properly I can look awfully sexy, and that makes me feel good about myself. Am supposed to look good if I sport a bald look. hahaha

Being told that I know too much. Yes, this does actually happen fairly often. Usually just after someone has said "I wonder why -insert unknown question that normal people don't know or care to know-", and then I answer it. Sorry about that.

Playing games. This is pretty obvious to most people. Games are played for fun, friends are there for fun, makes sense right? Pretty much any game, whether it be boardgames, sports, video games, etc. They're all much more fun with close friends.

Seeing your loved ones happy. Nothing beats this. Just thinking about their smiles. The way they giggle. Laugh. Innocence. Stupid mistakes. Making a funny expression with the lips. Dads loud sneeze. Huggies.

The house of God. What can I say? I think I was born again a human and if it hadn't been for the faith in God… I would never have been happy again.