Be Happy!
In a world where hatred runs rampant, it can be hard to be grateful for what we do have. When I have been down in the dumps I have failed to appreciate what is there in front of me and I am sure I am not the only one. We spend so much of our lives complaining and making light of negative situations that we often miss the good that was there all along. I used to believe that the principle of ‘positive thinking’ was a load of bull crap or a method used by adults to point out our melodramatic, drama queen ways. While I must admit I am a bit of a drama queen, dealing with depression and anxiety on a regular basis can make it difficult to think positively and it is something I am learning to deal with along the way.
Despite my mental health issues, I love to laugh and be happy in the moment, even if my online persona suggests otherwise. It is weird because I am more of a ‘serious’ than comic writer, yet in person people say that I am witty and make them laugh, but I guess we all have more than one personality trait. But as usual I am waffling; I had a few rough situations last week and had a good ol’ cry to help me feel better. While crying does not make ‘feel happy’, being able to purge the tears out of my system was cathartic and it got me thinking… what makes me happy? I thought nothing of my quest for happiness until I came across Anosa‘s ‘Happy List‘ blog series, where she focused on all the ‘happy events’ that had ‘made her week’. It struck me, in times where I am feeling low, there are 10 very important things that never fail to put a smile on my face, including pugs, RPDR, books and more.
1.Pugs
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I grew up being obsessed with cats and while the saying still remains true today, a day would come where I would fall hopelessly in love with pugs. My boss quite aptly put it as saying that ‘pugs’ are ‘ugly cute’; I love their scrunched up faces and their big brown eyes, even if they sound like a micro pig when they breathe. One day I will make it my mission to own my very own pug and I will call him Charlie (I have no idea why). Sadly the days of owning my very own baby pug is non-existient. After all I live in a shared house and while my room is spacious (and expensive), I would never confine such a beautiful creature to one room. No, instead I will wait until I have won the lottery and then I will be able to buy squillions of pugs, who will attack me with their adorable but slurpy kisses.
But what is it about pugs – asides from their ridiculously cute faces- that makes me happy?
A. Pugs are super friendly. From your next door neighbour to that douche along the street, it is the pugs humble mission to be-friend anyone and everyone.
B. Pugs have feelings. While many dog breeds are known as being empathetic, pugs are sensitive and know when you are feeling down in the dumps.
C. Pugs are the entertainers of the ‘dog world’. Not only can they put on a bloody good show but they ‘know it’ and will do anything to show off.
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2.Cats
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Cats are both beautiful and intelligent. While dogs are amusing, cats ability to replicate human behavior never fails to amuse me. From their need to have ‘time out’ from the real world to their ‘meme worthy’ expressions, cats are my number one animal for a reason. I remember when my beloved aunty had a beautiful white Persian cat called ‘Lilly’ or ‘Lindo’ -which means ‘beautiful’ in Portuguese- who I was obsessed with, until the day he died when I was 15. To this day my aunty has never got another cat, because she said noone could replace Lilly/Lindo and she is right. Lilly was full of so much character and while he was aesthetically pleasing to look at, it was his furry cuddles that made me appreciate the wonderful gifts a kitty could give you. Lilly might have been the main kit kat in my life but I have plenty of other kitty stories at my disposal.
I had a family friend called Alscina who gave refuge to cats and dogs that were strays in Madeira. A beautiful and kind soul, she sadly passed away from Dementia about 3 years ago and one of the fondest memories I have of her is losing sense of time in her kitty vs doggy house. She housed 25 cats and 20 dogs- she had a huge home- and fed every single cat and dog herself. The cats would mewl for attention and the dogs would lick visitors faces happily and for an animal lover like me it was a dream come true. I remember this one cat she had which would follow me all around the property with its beautiful blue eyes and practically beg to be cuddled.Safe to say I spoiled that kitty rotten.
3. Friends
Many of my friends are like family to me and have helped me through some difficult times. They have been a shoulder to cry on but most of all have taught me how to laugh again. From watching movies to hour long phone conversations, my friends are amazing and never fail to cheer me up. My best friend Anna in particular is my rock and always makes me laugh, even if I am crying at the same time. She is the first person I turn to when I have good news and the first person I ring when I feel like I can’t cope. My friends have made me a better person and I know that we will be there for each other no matter what. There is the saying that ‘bros come before hoes’ and while I object to its sexist undertones, the principle of ‘chicks before dicks’ is one I feel very strongly about. No matter what flavour of the month we all have or boyfriend we are commited to, the one thing we never too is forget about our friends. Having someone who can make you laugh and cry at the same time is quite special and not everyone knows how to find it.
Fake friends come and go but it is the real ones who stick around, who make you laugh and leave you in stitches until you can’t breathe that make them a welcome addition to my happy list.
4.Family
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Despite being abused by my stepmother, abandoned by my birth mother and neglected by father, family nevertheless remains intrinsic to my happiness. Two very special women have made me more positive and have never failed to put a smile on my face, even if it is only through a simple phone call. When I was being abused by my stepmother, my aunty was told to stay away but she still battled to see me, whereas my foster mum rescued me from an abusive stepmum and for both of their heroic actions I will be forever indebted to them. My foster mum was someone who I fought with a lot growing up but as I became a mature adult I realized how much she had sacrificed to take me into her own home, whereas my aunty’s ‘blunt talk’ often made me feel defensive, when in reality she was teaching me to stop the ‘self-pity party’ and be more proactive about my life. Of course there are other family members who I love too, but it is these two woman who have truly made me into the woman I have become today. After all it was my aunty who taught me how to be more positive and my foster mum who gave me shelter from abuse.
5. Ru Paul’s Drag Race
I remember that fateful summer evening after a second year lecture, where my friend N invited me round to her house for a sleepover. Once she had shown me an episode of ‘Ru Paul’s Drag Queen Race’ I was hooked and binged watched all six seasons (there are 8 now- including two all stars) within mere weeks. A cross between Project Runway and America’s Next Top Models, beautiful and talented drag queens compete for the prize of $100.000 and a chance to reign as ‘Drag Queen Supreme’. While the runway challenges are ‘sickening’ and the episodes are comedic, RPDR often challenges contentious topics like ‘transphobia’, gender labelling and ‘body image’ making it an ‘educational’ as well as ‘entertaining’ show to watch. Hearing some of the drag queens stories of how they were abused, bullied, tortured or made homeless alongside a struggle with dealing their sexuality makes me hope that our world will become more tolerant and appreciate what amazing people these drag queens really are.
In case you are wondering who my favourite Drag Queens, we have the following beauties
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A. Kim Chi- make up artist, avante garde fashion icon and Korean Drag Queen, Kim Chi’s effortless blend of avante garde imagery and ability to read you to filfth makes her a drag queen to follow, especially on Instagram and Twitter.
B. Valentina- Un-apologetically Latina and undeniably beautiful, Miss Valentina competed on Season 9 of RPDR and is one of the most tipped Drag Queens in the world. Her beauty, grace and elegance is what sets her apart from many drag queens and while not ‘shady’, she will forever be my Miss Congeniality.
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C. Tatiana- make-up artist, performer and dancer, Tatiana is one of the most ‘femme drag queens’ I have ever seen and sure got my guy friends confused. Not only can she dance but her spoken word poetry on All Stars 2 ‘See Me With Them Hands’ is one of the most sickening performances I have ever seen. Not to mention her ‘Shut Up and Drive Lip Sync’ against Alyssa Edwards is a god damn lip sync for your life.
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C. Adore Delano- Libra, Musician, Performer, Adore Delano is who I like to call my spirit animal. Not only can she sing but she is unafraid to be unique and describes herself as a party-loving Libra, mermaid.
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6. Food
You’re probably thinking… well everyone loves food right? Well yes but I don’t see why I can’t put it on my happy list. I love to eat and one of my favourite pastimes is to eat out at my favourite restaurants with my gals. My favourite cuisines are Thai and Indian, but I have listed my top 5 foods that make me happy below.
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- Chickpea Curry- I love chickpea curry and two of the best that I have tasted have been at Needos and Dishoom.
- Tiramisu- While I love cheesecake, nothing comes close to this Italian classic. In fact when my aunty brought me a giant tiramisu from Lidll’s the last time I was home I nearly cried with happiness.
- Green Vegetable Thai Curry- I love Thai food and their cuisine is packed full of flavour. An amazing Thai Restaurant-Chaopraya Eat Thai uses tofu, sweetcorn, mange tout, broccoli in lovingly ladled green Thai sauce
- Mango Lassi- if you try a lassi, please make sure your first time is at Needos in Whitechapel. I promise you, you will not regret it.
- Vegetable Samosas-the best I have ever tried have been at Dishoom, which also comes with a selection of chutneys
7. My Blog
It sounds weird to say but I couldn’t imagine a life without a blog. It has been my safe haven and has helped me weather personal storms. Above all my blog has made me a better writer and a better person and I don’t know what I would do without it. When I first started blogging in 2015, I had no idea how blogging would change my life and I am thankful for the opportunities it has brought me. From events to blogger mail right through to readers, knowing that I have my own little website, is enough to make me feel giddy with excitement. While I might not have the biggest following or the prettiest pictures I am still god damn proud that against all odds I was able to create Faded Spring at a time where I needed it the most.
8. My Readers
To anyone who reads, comments and interacts with my social channels, thank you so much for being part of my blogging journey. Your comments never cease to make me smile and I am so thankful for all your love and support. I love how you are always there to offer advice and congratulate me when things are going well. It truly makes me happy to know that I have such wonderful, loyal and commited readers and I haven’t stopped smiling since.
9.Dating
Despite the ups and downs- okay mostly downs- dating still makes me happy. After all, putting on a new dress and getting treated to dinner and drinks- FYI I pay- regardless of the outcome is so much fun and I love to date. While the rejections are a blow to my ego-haha- and make me wonder why on earth I signed myself up to another date- I remain positive that my Prince is out there someday and I don’t care how long it takes me to find him. Besides dating is such a confidence booster, especially when you have spent half of your life being scared of the woman in the mirror. I am not 100 % happy with the way I look but I am thankful to be just who I am regardless.
10. Street Art
Ever since I discovered street art a year ago, I knew what my blogs Unique Selling Point would be. Street art makes you feel, street art makes you happy and above all street art is a culturally and politically enriched medium that is so integral to the way that we percept society. Murals vary in size and colour but behind a comedic art piece, is a deeper entrenched message that often refers to topics like mass media, technology, the government and more. It is my mission to go ‘global street art’ hunting and I cannot wait to discover more street art pieces worldwide.
What Makes You Happy?
Aww, pugs make me very happy too! I met one the other day whilst walking my labrador, and the size difference was adorable!
This is such a cool post. I’m totally with you on cats 🙂
Hope to have a chance to meet you in person one day – I’m sure you’re fun to be with!!
Ive never watched Ru Pauls drag race yet hear everyone talk about how great it is – im going to check it out this afternoon! Completely agree on all ten of you list – they all make me happy too!
Okay, you’ve literally just described my life Ana. Obsessed. Ru Paul’s drag race is my guilty pleasure, along with pugs! xx
Lots of love,
Marina Rosie xx
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Family, friends, traveling and living my life on my own terms. These are things that make me happy, I too love Ru Paul’s drag race it’s amazing
I love this post. Gave a little bit info about what you like and also made me think how similar we can be. I literally would pick 6 of the 10 things you have mentioned if I have choose 10 things I like. I can’t imagine my life without my friends and family.
I won’t hesitate to say that I clearly share some of these points with you. It’s just that I don’t feel very comfortable around animals. Otherwise, this list is perfect and I would have also mentioned the same points.
It is refreshing to see the joy these things bring you, and glad they are not just material things. Family, friends and blue heelers, sometimes cats , unless they want to sleep on my pillow are all things that bring me joy too. <3
Love these! I should do a list like this and remind myself of why I should be happy. thank you for sharing.
Lovely post. I think it’s so important to focus on the little things that make you happy. I actually keep a diary and every night I write in something I that has made me happy that day. It’s really good to look back over it and see patterns. Then I try and incorporate those things into my life more.
Sometimes it is good to strike the negative and look at the positive. What makes you happy is a far nicer thought process than clogging yourself up with negative vibes!
I love RuPauls Drag Race so much!!!
I love the idea of a happy list. Those pugs are the cutest!
oh wow i have to say that pug pic is the best , how gorgeous are they x
I so agree and a lot of these make me happy too. This was such a nice blog post and totally inspiring.
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Cats, friends and family are definitely three of the things that make me happy, that cat in your photo is so adorable. I’d say snuggling up on the sofa watching a movie is definitely near the top for me x
What a lovely post, it’s so good to focus on the things that make us feel joyful in life.
What a lovely post, my Daughter adores pugs, my dogs are my world and both such different characters they will always put a smile on our faces. My friends and family are also very important and make me happy x
Family always makes me happy as does food. I mean who doesn’t love food. Music always makes me happy as does the little things like a warm day in the park. X
Pugs are so cute, aren’t they? If we ever get another dog I would love to get a pug. I totally see why they make you happy.
When we are facing challenges it’s really important to think about what makes us happy. For me it’s family, travelling and definitely pugs!
It’s always the simple things that make life worth living, friends and family are so important and I totally agree – love Pugs and Cats!! Such a nice happy list
Laura x
happiness is definitely our choice but in order to obtain such it would be ideal to surround ourselves with positive people and things that make us happy.. Like you, dogs are my stress reliever… just being with them take my sorrows away… of course, bonding moment with friends will help you a lot as well
Food also makes me happy. I mean who wouldn’t right? These are really great list.
Friends, family and food. I need those in my life to make me happy. Lovely colourful photos – always a joy. Elinor x
This is a great list. I love the picture of the street art.
I am totally with you on the cats! I have two and I am obsessed with them! (Yes, crazy cat lady speaking haha)
This is such a great list of things that make you happy. I love pugs as well they are so cute and playful!
Almost all of these make me happy too. A life filled with family, friends, cats, and food is a happy life!
Those pugs and their outfits are too cute. I see how they can make you happy. I am glad to hear you also have your foster mom and aunty to make you happy. Seems like you have been through a lot in life, you deserve to be happy
Love this post! Pugs, food and my blog make me happy too x
Things that make me happy: my children and hubby, food, my blog, and a great night sleep.
How beautifully you have crafted your emotions in this post! I too like veg samosa and mango lassi. Things that makes me happy are playing with the undulated waves at the beach, exploring new places and roller coaster rides!
I love a lot of these too–especially cats. I have two of them.
My daughter ADORES pugs and really wants one. They are cute, but I am a cat person–however, I have a feeling when she moves out, she’ll be getting a pug.
I am totally with you on Pugs they are amazing aren’t they. Love this list as well great array of things that make you happy.
I like food, I love to create new dishes and to eat a variety. Thai is one of my favourites I love a good Thai green curry. I also love dessert it’s my downfall lol 😉
I love this Ana! Lots of awesome reasons to be happy here.
My husband and my beautiful boys make me happy, each and every single day 🙂 x
Fab happy list. I’m with you on family, friends, dogs (mine isn’t a pug but he makes me very happy) and of course food and a glass of red wine or two!
For me at the moment it has to be football. It is the best way to get away from everything right now! Love the pugs!!
As always your post had me enthralled from start to finish!!! The dogs are adorable and I too love drag race !!
This is a lovely list! I agree with pretty much them all. I have four cats (and 3 kittens) so I’m a bit of a crazy cat lady!
Great post! Wonderful ideas to make people happy! Pets are one of the best stress relievers.
Reading this post has made me happy, as alot of the things you mention make me happy too – Friends, family, cats and food 🙂 x
You have such a refreshing outlook here. I know that it would be hard for me to keep positive about dating despite everything. Although I do really believe that there is someone out there for me. And there is someone definitely out there for you. You are gorgeous and amazing with a great heart. Any guy would be lucky to find you. I do love both cats and dogs but allergies have made it difficult for me to have a close association with cats. I can live with them as long as they don’t go into my bedroom. As for what makes me happy, my daughter, my blog, getting to know new and amazing people like yourself, cooking and travel as well as nature.
Happiness is so hard to achieve, it comes in different levels too. I am thrilled that you got to share your happiness with us.
Great list! I used to watch ANTM, but lost interest after a few seasons. It sounds like I’ll have to check out Ru Paul’s competition. Thanks for sharing your happy.
I really have to discover my happy because I don’t know that I’ve ever really had it. What I can say is that reading this post made me smile.
Oh, my grandchildren make me happy. 😊
YES TO CATS, ALL THE CATS! I think it’s important to write down things that make us happy or that we are grateful for.
They say that Dogs are our Best Friends. But these ones are super cute too..truly adorable 🙂
Lovely idea for a post! Family, food and my blog also make me so happy 🙂
Lollll I love that you have Pugs and Ru Paul’s Drag Dance on the same list here that really made me smile!
This is pretty sweet. We should all be more thankful for what we have. Thanks for sharing yo 😀
What a good focus in these harrowed times. I know I often need to focus on what makes me and my family happy. For me it’s days out and travelling. The world may be a different one now to when I was growing up but no one will stop me wanting to explore it
Such a lovely list. I love how simple things can make us happy. Sometimes we just need to remember these things. Sometimes the silliest of things can help, but that is all OK.
Things that make me happy is family time, feasting together when we have a pot luck part , travelling and of course blogging which has be ome my passion. I love your list and its always great to find pleasures in everyday things.
Lovely reminders of things to look to … I love exercise – getting out and running or cycling makes me overflow with endorphins and on down days reminds me that I’ve managed to achieve something.
Such a great idea for a post. I love pugs too – ugly cute is a great description.
They’re all spot on. I put my family and friends first, my blog second and everything else after that. In the end what’s the point of living if you don’t surround yourself with things that make you happy.
With so much sadness among us it’s wonderful to be able to pick out those happy things. I love your list! xx
Indeed these things are what makes me happy as well. Dogs, family and friends and of course my blog too. I am sure not all will understand but you are too.
I love cats – we have 2 😀 I think posts like these are much needed at the moment in this current world of sadness 🙁 x
I could tell about the street art even before reading this post. Great post to sum up things that make you happy. Thank you for making me take some time out to make a mental note of things that make me happy too. I am grateful to the things that ake me happy.
I have finally accepted my mental health issues this year, and to look at what makes me happy really helps. I totally agree with cats, family and my blog. I also find travelling helps! Kaz
Pugs, cats, food and friends all make me happy too. You can’t help but smile at pugs they are such cute, comical little things.
This is a very sweet list. I love catsinstagram – the older I get the more I become a cat person!
Awesome list! Cats (at least my own cat) and food make me happy as well. Along with my family, but thats a hit or miss. Lol jk. Thanks for the post!
Awwww that’s so nyc the cat its really cute family and friends are a makes me happy what of music cos music gets me going
My kids for sure, and also cats, I have three of them and a dog 🙂 I really enjoyed reading, this was such an awesome post.
I would say having a great meal with my family would make me happy. I am a pretty simple person and it doesn’t take a lot to make me happy.
Pugs and cats make me happy. And lately, I love looking at videos of bunnies and hamsters eating. They’re so cute!
I get how pugs and cats make you happy. I have a cat and hes like my child. Omg the makeup on those fabulous drag queens is amazing. Gonna check them out. Great idea for a blog post. I Feel like I know you a little better mow
Food! Food makes everyone happy.
I am a animal person for sure but those dogs are just too much! I also love the statement necklaces. I have also started to follow the instagram account love all the fashion.
Ana .. the pugs! Of course you know my deep love for pugs. For fourteen years we’ve had them as part of our family. Wally passed a year ago and Little Z in April. In fact, I tear up just seeing a pug photo. There’s nothing like them and our house hasn’t been the same since. They exude such happiness and joy. I still wake up in the middle of the night expecting to hear Z snoring softly on my pillow
Some of these things make me happy too! Family, Friends, my Fiancé and food are things that bring me true happiness. This was a great article!
Nice post.
Family, travelling,boyfriend and my dog makes me happy.
Cats,Dogs, Family, Friends and my blog makes me happy too. It always nice to have something we look forward to be happy each day. I want to make my ‘happy list’ too! This is a great idea.
I am so happy to know you have family who protects you from all these negativity. Your aunt is the best and she definitely love you very very much. Blog is our happy place isn’t it?
Family, especially my husband and daughter, my friends, RuPaul’s Drag Race, and Korean Dramas are my source of happiness! (Hey we have three in the list that are same)
I totally love your top 10 things … most of it are on my happy list too! I love, love, love finding ways to appreciate life as we know it and simplified ways goes a long way. Thank you for sharing! The cat picture with a hat sure made me smile!
It is interesting to know that both cats and dogs make your happy :P. For me, it is just dogs 🙂 We also share a common love for our readers and blogging 🙂
1-4, 6,-8, and 10 pretty much makes me all happy as well! I especially love animals and art. Happiness is important, probably the most important aspect in life. http://www.clairebearblogs.com/
I totally agree that pugs are the cutest darn things to ever walk this earth! I hope you one day achieve your dream and get yourself a pug called Charlie!
Such a lovely post spreading some happiness, your photos all made me smile 🙂 Family & friends would be top of my list 🙂
These are all lovely! I think pugs are absolutely adorable, they’re silly too. Cats are awesome! Food will always give me happiness!
Things that make me happy also include my blog, loved ones and for me, it’s all about the dogs! In particular my beagle Ralph!
I absolutely LOVED this post. You’ve inspired me to write my own. And I’m 100% with you on Ru Paul’s Drag Race. Adore Delano is fabulous. You’ve definitely helped to lift my mood just from sharing this post, so thank you 🙂
What a nice post. My kids, family and blog make me so happy.
Aww reading your post made me happy. My family, my dog, friends definitely make me happy too. Oh and traveling as well.
What a lovely post! Sometimes it’s good to take stock and look at all of the wonderful things we have in a live!
Those pugs, how cute! Dogs definitely make me happy: my 3 English Setter are true love and fun!
We have very similar items on the list of things that make me happy. Dogs, Family, Friends. Blog, FOOD! I have to watch my sugar intake because I am diabetic but I still can’t resist the “just a little bite.”
Marvellous read! You have a really fun, sweet and impressive personality that shows through your engaging post. Didn’t have any idea about the show on drag queens, it must be interesting! My happy list also includes friends, family, cats, my blogs and of course food. And I love chickpea curry and lassi:-)
These are really great list. Actually reading this post makes me happy. I’m happy for you!
I don’t know how anyone could feel unhappy whilst looking at these super cute dogs 😀
If these don’t make you happy, you’re a heartless person. I love animals, looking at their pictures and watching their videos, what more if you have a pet at home that you can cuddle with.
Dogs are so amazing! They are so funny, and spontaneous, and nice! We don’t deserve them. THey are so cool. Cats are nice too. I am more of a cat person and I think they are pretty funny sometimes! xx corinne
The top 2 things that make me happy are my family and my boyfriend! But pugs are also on my list, as well as my beautiful cat. Thanks for sharing!
Love your focus on all the positives in your life, fab idea for a post. Stay happy!
Lovely to see such a positive post! My son loves pugs too.
I love my readers, friends and blog too. They all keep me sane and calm and I love how it keeps me doing things so I can have something to write about.
Reading this post and finally having meet you, you make me happy, you are a total breath of fresh air and I love your sassyness, plus my daughter to, she makes up the rest of the 9.
My children, friends, family, sunshine, food, sleep, cocktails, reality tv, new pyjamas and holidays!
Such a lovely post. Nice to read something happy when it’s been such a sad week. My friends make me happy too and I love that pic of you and yours x
This was such a lovely read!
I also love dogs, blogging and Ru Paul – particularly Valentina 🙂
Dani x
Pugs and cats with bow ties will always make my day. I try to think of all the blessings I have in my life when I get down.
I always have a hard time figuring out what makes me happy. No way could I come up with 10!
Pugs, friends and foods are my happiness! I love you ideas to make you happy. Such a great list!
Tatiana make up artist is really good! I am feeling inspired as well reading your write up. And a good post to get us thinking to collate things that make us happy.
Love your post. I know my poodle and my cat make me really happy. Thanks for sharing.
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This is the great list. I love pugs they are the best stress buster and make me happy. My brother has one his name is Noddy i love to his videos and photographs. He is so adorable. At Facebook I have liked several pages realted with PUGs.
What a great post! There is so much going on in life these days that can bring us down, so I think it’s really important to focus on the happy like this every now and again. 🙂
Wow,,, what a great list 🙂 Family, friends, traveling , blog are things that make me happy 🙂
Besides my children of course, food is definitely the biggest thing to make me happy. I love to eat.
My cat, my babe, my hobbies, my friends, food, movies and a good book
Lovely post and pictures Ana. You always take the best photos, I love that you always have different amazing backgrounds in your outfit posts. I wish we lived somewhere so cool. Sounds like you have the best friends 🙂
Yes to ALLLL of these!! Especially dogs. Dogs always make me happy xx
I totally LOVE your list and have to agree with so many of your happy things. I have 6 cats and for the most part they make me really happy. I would however love a little French pug as they are just the cutest things.
If I will the lottery I will get you a pug, as it would look SO adorable in your blog photos x
Aw you cutie that’s so sweet of you to think of me when you win the lottery. And if I win the lottery I will send a whole crate full of French Pugs for you. I have to say though I am obsessed with the cats though so your house must be amazing! xx
I loved this post, not only because we get to read about the things you love and make you happy. It also shows us in away what made you who you are today. Despite everything you have been through you manage to learn from your past to be a better person going forward. Looking at things positively is always a good thing and leads us into a better happy life. Stay positive and stay brave. Thanks for sharing 🙂
The pugs are adorable! But I really like the family, friends and food list in that order. R
Your lovely post reminds us there are so many beautiful things in our lives that could rise smile on our face and joy in our heart that we can claim it as happiness. Thank you for this beautiful reminder, Ana.
Your aunty sounds like a very special person – Must feel incredible that someone fought hard to get to see you. Cats make me happy too as does your blog!
I love these things too! I like Basenjis more than pugs, but pugs are cute! 😉
My family and friends make me the happiest. I simply could not live without them in my lives. Also sleep, having 3 kids I don’t get much of it but I sure love it when I do!
It I really cool to have and do the things that make you happy. So many things make me happy.
My family and friends, Reading, Dancing, Writing, Walking and Travelling. These are just some of them. I love your list too.
What a great happiness list, lots of things make me happy including family, my cats, chocolate.. the list is so long
Family, Meeting new friends and of course Blogging makes me very happy.
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Being happy is a key to success. If I was to list 10-things that make me happy, then I was supposed to place Family at the top. But, this post is worth reading. It teaches us to live this life to fullest.
I’d have to agree with you. My family and friends are a huge impact on my life. As well as street art. I love walls down alley ways and that show the artist and the beauty. Some people might not find it as beautiful as I do, but its nice to see that some people like yourself enjoy street art also!
Whenever I am feeling down, I search for cat pictures on IG and cheer myself up!
All of the things that make you happy.. also make me happy — Yes, including Ru Paul’s Drag Race. I love watching Ru Paul!
I really enjoyed your post. It’s great that you have a lenghty list of positive stuff so you have a great toolkit in “hardtimes”.
Cats! I just remember I had a cat before who has only one eye and let him eat cheese and ice cream and I had the best time of my life. (A little exaggerated) And also friends, they will never let you down, I mean just REAL friends!
Who doesn’t love cats? I know I am mad about them and I have 2 beautiful babies. When I used to live in a house with a garden I used to feed all the cats in the neighborhood and take them to the vet when they were ill. At some point I ended up with about 12 coming daily to get food. I was 18 and already a cat lady, haha 🙂
I have found so much joy from blogging. I’m still pretty new at it, but I love it! Also love food lol.
I love pugs, i think they are so cute. I’d like to get a pet pug
I ADORE your street art photo shoots – they really do set you apart and they make ME happy to look at too! x
What a fun post to read! Makes me want to hug you and buy you the biggest tiramisu ever (which I will do one day- promise!). My happy list would be probably French & English bulldogs, my blog, friends & family, food (we’ll have to eventually make it to Needoo!), traveling, music, art and city life in general… damn, we’re pretty similar when it comes to enjoying everyday things!!! Xx