Simplicity

Some of the simple things that make me happy, which I should find ways to include more often in my life:

wearing bold lipstick
acoustic music
taking walks, especially when the air is crisp
eating delicious ethnic foods
wearing dresses that make me feel oh-so-feminine
dancing, I don't care what kind
modeling (I've been told I have a "portrait face." Seriously, if you need anyone to sit for a drawing or painting, I'm up for it. I don't mind doing photography, either. )
sitting near running water, especially if it's natural; bonus for being in the mountains
writing (getting more in since I started this blog! :))

keeping up with old friends
attending the temple
kissing ;)
bantering with someone
laughing till my sides hurt
heart-to-hearts
sharing my testimony
holding my nieces and nephews
painting
traveling

camping
watching the sunrise
actually finishing my makeup
going to bed on time
getting up early
talking to and hanging out with my siblings/cousins
going to art museums
reading really fantastic literature (Any recommendations??)
playing with and petting puppies that have floppy ears
gardening

smelling flowers
noticing what the sunlight is doing
snuggling in warm blankets while drinking cider, cocoa, or herbal tea
listening to rain on the roof while I fall asleep
holding hands
giving really good hugs
stretching and breathing deeply
riding my bike!!
bookstores (Why do they smell SOOOO good??)
wearing my favorite perfume

looking at buildings as works of art, rather than simply functional
giving good advice
getting good advice
taking good advice (Ah, that's the trick! Haha. :))
complimenting and appreciating others
getting together with friends
accomplishing goals!
learning new skills
throwing pots on the wheel (It's been years... :( )
tickle fights (This is not an invitation, fyi. I get to choose when this happens! Ha.)

playing cards
running (It's almost warm again! Then I will be willing to do this once more. On a similar note, indoor running sucks.)
baking
smelling things that are baking, :)
feeling the air and sun on my skin
swimming in natural bodies of water
puddle jumping
giving gifts
mailing packages
writing and receiving handwritten letters

acing a test
learning instruments (Next: Guitar or piano?)
singing
twirling while singing, or, rather, belting out :)
speaking Spanish
reading the scriptures
meeting an awesome person I haven't met before
sharing stories from school (ie, Child X did ____ )
"serenading" friends (Shout-out to all mission companions who tolerated this for entire transfers, ha ha!)
sitting in the grass

picnics
great BLTs
eating fruit
wading
learning new skills
succeeding the first time I try a recipe

And now I'm going to use my budding Photoshop skills to make more money, so I can fund the money-needing ones of these. :)