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10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week // the Harry Connick Jr. Edition

May 13, 2016August 31, 2016 Crystal // Dreams, etc. 15 comments
10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week // the Harry Connick Jr. Edition

Reflecting on the little things that make us happy each week. // dreams-etc.com

 

Happy Friday!

Are you excited for the weekend? I know that I am. It has been a long and busy week, so I thought what better way to end it than with a happiness post?

1 // Puppy cuddles. They make stressful weeks better.

2 // Constant Snaps back and forth with a friend.

3 // Rain all week long. Others are tired of it, but I love it!

4 // Listening to Harry Connick Jr. every day.

5 // A fun dinner at my sister’s house.

6 // Texts with my niece all week long.

7 // A nice dinner out with my parents.

8 // A good painting session.

9 // Lots of writing inspiration over the week. So excited for some writing sessions this weekend!

10 // Seeing Harry Connick Jr. in concert. He surpassed my high expectations and someone that I know says it was the least impressive (though still impressive) concert that she’s seen of him (this was her third concert, I think). I love him.

WHAT MADE YOU HAPPY THIS WEEK?

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15 comments

  1. Samantha says:
    May 13, 2016 at 10:07 am

    That sounds like a great week! This week I got so much work done, and that made me very happy!

    Reply
    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      May 15, 2016 at 4:12 pm

      Productive weeks always feel great!

      Reply
  2. Angela says:
    May 13, 2016 at 12:52 pm

    I have not heard of Harry Connick before. Will have to add him to my music library! Sounds like you had a good week!

    Reply
    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      May 15, 2016 at 4:12 pm

      He’s wonderful! You’ll have to let me know what you think if you listen to his music.

      Reply
  3. Charlotte says:
    May 13, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    I saw Harry Connick play at the Christmas Tree lighting in Rockefeller SO MANY years ago. I was a teen (at least, I think, ha). Anyway, he was so gracious and sweet and had a voice like pure honey and it was easy to fall under his spell. I’ll have to dig up some of his stuff. If you have any recommendations, send ’em my way!

    Also puppy snuggles make everything better always. Especially on rainy days. <3

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    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      May 15, 2016 at 4:12 pm

      I would love to hear him for a Christmas concert or event sometime! I can imagine that performance was amazing! You’re right about his voice… he sang my least favorite song of his at the concert and I really enjoyed it because his voice is just amazing! I always recommend his Christmas albums first, but since it’s not that time of year yet, if you like the classic jazz songs “Your Songs” is a great album. His new album “That Would Be Me” has a great variety of songs. Pretty much anything from his fantastic, though! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. H Evans says:
    May 13, 2016 at 11:06 pm

    Puppies , paint , the ocean , the rain , a quiet night.Happiness is a wonderful thing!

    Reply
    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      May 15, 2016 at 4:09 pm

      It truly is! šŸ™‚ Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  5. Karin Rambo says:
    May 13, 2016 at 11:33 pm

    I kind of love Harry Connick Jr. too. šŸ™‚ And puppy cuddles are the best!

    Reply
    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      May 15, 2016 at 4:08 pm

      He’s fantastic! I love him even more after seeing him live. šŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. Hannah says:
    May 14, 2016 at 8:16 pm

    Puppy cuddles ALWAYS make me happy. :)) Also I love rainy days, even if they aways make me sleepy

    Reply
    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      May 15, 2016 at 4:08 pm

      Puppy cuddles are the best! That’s probably the one downside to rainy days (if you’re not in a place where you can take naps!), but they’re wonderful. I always find them to be so relaxing. šŸ™‚

      Reply
  7. chloe | boxwood avenue says:
    May 15, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    This weekend I got to spend the afternoon with all of my animals and husband – it was lovely~ Now hoping for a good painting session myself šŸ™‚

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    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      May 15, 2016 at 6:41 pm

      Those weekends are always the best!

      Reply
  8. Mistle says:
    May 18, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    You had a great week!! I love rain for the most part but if I am at work I’d much rather be sleeping during the rain. Puppy cuddles are the best.

    Reply

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