I have battled depression on and off for more than ten years, and I often find it hard to focus on the good and happy things. This list of things that make me happy is to help me remember everything good when I start to feel sad.

001. Adam
002. Aidan
003. Disney World
004. Friday nights
005. Pandernoodle
006. chanting at kirtan
007. taking pictures
008. reading a good book
009. 82 degrees, sun, and a light breeze
010. making new friends
011. Whatchamacallit bars
012. yoga
013. essential oils
014. deep tissue massages
015. black cherry Kool-Aid
016. watching Mean Girls
017. spaghetti
018. wildberry muffins
019. Mrs. Field’s mini sugar w/M&M cookies
020. writing something amazing
021. getting letters and cards in the mail
022. Christmas
023. giving gifts
024. receiving gifts
025. cuddling
026. getting packages in the mail
027. getting money for filling out surveys
028. Molly’s Cupcakes
029. The Sims 3
030. bath bombs
031. black cats
032. wild flowers
033. the color pink
034. Cocoa Puffs treats
035. feather pillows
036. Doctor Who
037. laughing with friends and family
038. delicious cheeseburgers and fries
039. steak and prime rib
040. bacon
041. editing
042. character greetings
043. Saturday mornings
044. Nag Champa
045. stationery
046. stickers
047. clean living spaces
048. doing a good job
049. a good nap
050. love!
051. cats walking across my legs
052. new stuff
053. unexpected checks
054. cherry juice
055. bookstores