Today’s challenge question was “List 10 things that make you really happy” but since I don’t think that I’ve ever truly been “happy”, I’m switching it out to “List 10 things that make you feel content”.
There is a big difference between “happy” and “content”.
- The beach. Under a palm tree. On a week day. With a good book;
- A piping hot bowl of pho on a cold winter day, preferably during a snow storm;
- Decluttering and re-organizing areas of my home which also helps to clam my nerves and distracts me from thinking too much;
- Puttering around my garden on a sunny day, doing a lot of this, that and the other;
- Visualizing a scene for a story and drafting it until it feels just right;
- Hitting the snooze button as many times as I want on a Sunday morning;
- Getting lost in the pages of a novel so good that I slow my read so that I prolong the pleasure;
- Sipping on the perfect cup of coffee with just the right ratio of sugar and heavy cream;
- Playing old school jams and dancing around the house with no shame; and
- Waking up to this view every morning, at least once but preferably twice a year.
Have you gotten to know me a little better? 🙂
What are some of the things that make you happy or content? Share with me in the comment box.
See you tomorrow!
Bisous,
M xoxo
Marquessa 
High 5s on the Pho! I’ll take it any day of the year regardless of temps! LOL!
I share several other items on list, but not gardening. I’m the serial plant killer. But, I do enjoy creating new dishes in the kitchen using fresh veggies and great cuts of meat and fish. I’m also sewing again and finding joy (and focus) in designing new patterns.
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Ahhh…I remember the days of whipping up new creations in the kitchen thinking I could recreate sonething by Jacques Pepin or the Galloping Gourmet. 😂 Loved it! Next time I’m in the vicinity, save me a seat at the table.
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You got it! 🙂
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Doing what I want to do makes me happy. I get very angry if I can’t do what I want lol I’m sure this sounds childish, but I’ve accepted it as a huge personality trait.
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Sounds great to me. That’a one thing that I have always never fully done. But I’m slowly picking my situations!
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Yes, hot coffee with sugar and heavy cream, I love it too. Waking up to a view of the beach, breathtaking. Great post, Marquessa.
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Thanks for reading Pam. And thanks for inspiring to do this challenge. I need it!
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You’re welcome. You definitely got it. You’re a talented writer.
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Thanks sweetie!🤗
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Thanks Pam! 🙂
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Yes! Reading a book on the beach, coffee, gardening (with no mosquitoes!), organizing (without feeling guilty about not writing), writing … Great list, M!
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😃👍🏾
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Oh, whoa, wait – party at Felicia’s? Count me in, ladies! If I don’t have to cook, I’m all for it. I can bring the extra bag or three of sugar since I take my coffee the same way, LOL. 😀
I would love to wake up to that view at least once in my life, so beautiful! I miss gardening and have discovered that house plants are not in any way the same beasties. It’s tragic to me when they die like my whole life has been a lie because I do so well with outdoor plants. Great list, I’d have to agree with most of it (especially jamming out to old hits!) ❤
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I’m laughing with you and those plants. I’m up for a party!💃👍🏾
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I love your list! I haven’t had pho in SO long!
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K, I wanted some today! My favorite place is not open but even if it was, I’d have to do take-out and call me weird, but it’s not the same “experience”. 🥣🍜
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