Smiles
"Things that Make Me Happy"
1. Personal mail in the old school mailbox
2. Random trips to somewhere other than the usual (nerve wrecking but what the hey)Bonus for romantic rendezvous...
3. Hot choco and marshmallows in the belly, warm fire by the hall and snow outside the window
4. Hammocks, Love Chairs, Outdoor furniture, Gazebo
5. Bubble Wrap
6. Ice cream
7. Guppies in a perfectly clear glass fish bowl.
8. A gentle touch, a tap on the shoulder
9. A warm hug
10. A truly amazing bargain
11. A great item at bargain basement price, without labels.
12. Flights (really thought I'd have been bored of them by now) Bonus points for turbo prop planes
13. Sitting on the floor banister, friend by the side and legs dangling...
14. Raindrops on windows
15. Good Booze Bonus Points for if it wasn't expected (oh tuak...)
16. A touch of wonderful textiles
17. Old ruins, buildings, books, maps...
18. Jumping off the edge and into a pool
19. Writing
20. Neat cosy living spaces
21. Making someone happy Bonus points for reciprocation
22. A properly fantastic meal, with wine and all...
23. Sunny winter days
24. Second chances, maybe even thirds, fourths...
25. Free Donuts
26. Great conversations
27. Knowing that I know someone better
28. Charming female voice
29. Lying under a star lit sky
30. Jazz
31. Classical Music
32. Reading letters of lost romantics
33. Loyalties
34. Epiphanies
35. A good drive in a nice car
36. Falling head over heels in excitement
37. Insomnia thinking after a good first date Bonus points for "Damn!"
38. A big raise
39. Praise from someone you respect Bonus points for actually trying really hard
40. Free art/ photo/ music exhibitions Bonus points for being stumbled upon, without care and worry, in little ally ways
41. Quoting something correctly, in agreement with all
42. Writing hand written mail
43. Clothes from the drier, something about the smell and the texture of it... trousers off the heater on cold mornings
44. Old people enjoying themselves, Hokkien songs and what nots
45. Multiracial encounters leaving behind only smiles
46. Going downhill on a bike
47. Whizzing past a light that just turned green
48. Climbing a tree
49. When a photo turns out surprisingly good.
50. Black and white photography. Bonus points for #49.
51. Browning paperbacks
52. When feet move to the beat. Bonus Points for being in sync
53. The sound of waves
54. Discovering something off the beaten track
55. When things just work
56. When doors go "thump", switches go "click" when things sound reassuringly solid
57. Shiny metal surfaces
58. Patting a friendly dog. Bonus points for if its fur protrudes through the fingers
59. Slowly sucking on a mango seed
60. Working without distraction
61. Waking up in a posh room, with comfortable sheets without the nuisance of the alarm clock.
62. Finding something once thought lost
63. An empty desk
64. Candlelight
65. When writing seem legible
66. Talking late into the night, shop talk does not count at all...
67. Feeling comfortable in a place (not happened in a while)
68. Fantastic meals and company
69. Mints on the pillow
70. Snuggling up
71. When someone else made reservations
72. Quartets
73. Carousels
74. Someone doing cartwheels on a sunny day
75. Old people holding hands
76. Someone to love Bonus for reciprocation
77. Doodles on a book spine
78. When the shutter goes off at the right time... still a sucker for a viewfinder
79. Slinkies Bonus Points for if it goes down staircases
80. Silly secrets
81. Old church hymns
82. Boat rides
83. Accepted by toddlers
84. Trains without delays and subsequent train ride
85. When whatever I cooked turns out 1/2 decent
86. When strangers smile back
87. Long lost friends
88. Skiing
89. Snow
90. Snowballs
91. A happy preacher
92. Blue skies and fluffy clouds
93. Driving along the coast, watching the sunset
94. Flying kites
95. Sneaking out of classes
96. Doing the "Cookie Monster" Bonus Points for Crumbs everywhere
97. Given more change
98. Giving back #97
99. Cities from the air
100. Theater
101. Good Wine Bonus Points for if it's cheap and surprisingly good
102. Hot air balloons in the sky
103. When 2 parents hold a child's hand walking, all decked out in socks, gloves, jacket and a beanie.
104. Perfect Imperfection
105. Some simple quiet days
106. Discovering a fab, unsigned band (Have the Killers and Amy Winehouse (ok, not just a band) on this list, few more yet to be signed... oh someone please do)
107. Not too violent mosh pit
108. A perfectly executed drum roll Bonus for the first try
109. Lovely ladies in lovely clothes
110. Taken out for a really nice meal
111. To take a deserving someone for a really nice meal
112. Big open beats, soulful lyrics and a hint of pianos in the background
To be added on...
"Things that Make Me Happy"
1. Personal mail in the old school mailbox
2. Random trips to somewhere other than the usual (nerve wrecking but what the hey)Bonus for romantic rendezvous...
3. Hot choco and marshmallows in the belly, warm fire by the hall and snow outside the window
4. Hammocks, Love Chairs, Outdoor furniture, Gazebo
5. Bubble Wrap
6. Ice cream
7. Guppies in a perfectly clear glass fish bowl.
8. A gentle touch, a tap on the shoulder
9. A warm hug
10. A truly amazing bargain
11. A great item at bargain basement price, without labels.
12. Flights (really thought I'd have been bored of them by now) Bonus points for turbo prop planes
13. Sitting on the floor banister, friend by the side and legs dangling...
14. Raindrops on windows
15. Good Booze Bonus Points for if it wasn't expected (oh tuak...)
16. A touch of wonderful textiles
17. Old ruins, buildings, books, maps...
18. Jumping off the edge and into a pool
19. Writing
20. Neat cosy living spaces
21. Making someone happy Bonus points for reciprocation
22. A properly fantastic meal, with wine and all...
23. Sunny winter days
24. Second chances, maybe even thirds, fourths...
25. Free Donuts
26. Great conversations
27. Knowing that I know someone better
28. Charming female voice
29. Lying under a star lit sky
30. Jazz
31. Classical Music
32. Reading letters of lost romantics
33. Loyalties
34. Epiphanies
35. A good drive in a nice car
36. Falling head over heels in excitement
37. Insomnia thinking after a good first date Bonus points for "Damn!"
38. A big raise
39. Praise from someone you respect Bonus points for actually trying really hard
40. Free art/ photo/ music exhibitions Bonus points for being stumbled upon, without care and worry, in little ally ways
41. Quoting something correctly, in agreement with all
42. Writing hand written mail
43. Clothes from the drier, something about the smell and the texture of it... trousers off the heater on cold mornings
44. Old people enjoying themselves, Hokkien songs and what nots
45. Multiracial encounters leaving behind only smiles
46. Going downhill on a bike
47. Whizzing past a light that just turned green
48. Climbing a tree
49. When a photo turns out surprisingly good.
50. Black and white photography. Bonus points for #49.
51. Browning paperbacks
52. When feet move to the beat. Bonus Points for being in sync
53. The sound of waves
54. Discovering something off the beaten track
55. When things just work
56. When doors go "thump", switches go "click" when things sound reassuringly solid
57. Shiny metal surfaces
58. Patting a friendly dog. Bonus points for if its fur protrudes through the fingers
59. Slowly sucking on a mango seed
60. Working without distraction
61. Waking up in a posh room, with comfortable sheets without the nuisance of the alarm clock.
62. Finding something once thought lost
63. An empty desk
64. Candlelight
65. When writing seem legible
66. Talking late into the night, shop talk does not count at all...
67. Feeling comfortable in a place (not happened in a while)
68. Fantastic meals and company
69. Mints on the pillow
70. Snuggling up
71. When someone else made reservations
72. Quartets
73. Carousels
74. Someone doing cartwheels on a sunny day
75. Old people holding hands
76. Someone to love Bonus for reciprocation
77. Doodles on a book spine
78. When the shutter goes off at the right time... still a sucker for a viewfinder
79. Slinkies Bonus Points for if it goes down staircases
80. Silly secrets
81. Old church hymns
82. Boat rides
83. Accepted by toddlers
84. Trains without delays and subsequent train ride
85. When whatever I cooked turns out 1/2 decent
86. When strangers smile back
87. Long lost friends
88. Skiing
89. Snow
90. Snowballs
91. A happy preacher
92. Blue skies and fluffy clouds
93. Driving along the coast, watching the sunset
94. Flying kites
95. Sneaking out of classes
96. Doing the "Cookie Monster" Bonus Points for Crumbs everywhere
97. Given more change
98. Giving back #97
99. Cities from the air
100. Theater
101. Good Wine Bonus Points for if it's cheap and surprisingly good
102. Hot air balloons in the sky
103. When 2 parents hold a child's hand walking, all decked out in socks, gloves, jacket and a beanie.
104. Perfect Imperfection
105. Some simple quiet days
106. Discovering a fab, unsigned band (Have the Killers and Amy Winehouse (ok, not just a band) on this list, few more yet to be signed... oh someone please do)
107. Not too violent mosh pit
108. A perfectly executed drum roll Bonus for the first try
109. Lovely ladies in lovely clothes
110. Taken out for a really nice meal
111. To take a deserving someone for a really nice meal
112. Big open beats, soulful lyrics and a hint of pianos in the background
To be added on...
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