It's the Simple Things

I'm lucky to be one of those people who it doesn't take a lot to make happy. Like the popular saying goes, "It's the simple things in life..." (I actually don't know if there is a last part to that, or if there is, what it is). Today I'm not in a bad mood or anything, but I still thought it would be fun to compile a list of some of the simple things that make me happy - ironically, making lists is one of them.

• Getting a personal email from a friend - I get so many emails everyday that are work-related or junk-mail, that when the occassional email from a friend pops up in my inbox I can hardly stand waiting to read the content. So thanks everyone who frequently emails me, it makes my day - if I could tag you like you can on facebook, I totally would (Ashley, Miranda, Whitney)
• A close parking spot - For all of you who work at LU, I'm sure you can relate, although you can never count on it, a close parking spot can save you about 10 minutes on your walk up to the office, and if you're always running late, that can be your saving grace!
• Watching the newest you tube video sensation for the first time, and the sense of urgency I feel to pass it along to friends-this is my newest favorite
• Being greeted by my dog when I get home - I don't think this will ever get old. I usually come in the door kind of in a huff, the 5:00 traffic held me up, my hands are full, and I'm starving (inevitable), but when I open the door, Wrigley comes bolting to the door to greet me, and my bad mood vanishes  

• Getting a compliment on something that I cooked/baked - I have told Nathan before that these are my favorite compliments to receive - moreso than anything about me personally - the way to my heart is to compliment my food. I think it makes me feel like I'm good at something...hence a sense of validity...ok enough with the psychoanalysis
• Having time to stop by Starbucks on my way to work - this happens maybe once a week, but when it does - one Grande Sugar-Free Vanilla Nonfat Misto please!
• Going to sleep on Friday night without setting my alarm - no explanation needed
• Finding loose change around the house - oddly I never feel guilty about spending cash, and if I have it, I spend it, which is why I usually don't keep any

Well, although there are many more options, that's all for now. I'm not going to get all "count your blessings" on you, but this is a pretty good thing to do if you're in a bad mood - just saying.