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10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week

April 8, 2016April 7, 2016 Crystal // Dreams, etc. 34 comments
10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week

Reflecting on the little things each week. // dreams-etc.com

1 // Meeting a cute pup at a staff meeting.

2 // Finishing an audiobook that I loved.

3 // Discussing a fascinating book with someone at work.

4 // Following artists on Snapchat.

5 // The oldies station.

6 // Rainy days.

7 // Chats with my pup when I get home from work. (Okay… I chat, she stares intensely.)

8 // A new camera bag.

9 // Allegiant. (I have a feeling this is an unpopular opinion, but I loved the movie!)

10 // Two really good chats. With people… not Little One. 🙂

WHAT MADE YOU HAPPY THIS WEEK?

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34 comments

  1. claire says:
    April 8, 2016 at 8:36 am

    I’ve been de cluttering and am really quite proud of myself and that makes me happy!!

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    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      April 13, 2016 at 6:23 pm

      Decluttering always feels so great! Good for you!

      Reply
  2. Chrissy says:
    April 8, 2016 at 8:45 am

    Meeitng pups is always something good and a happy moment! Chatting and talking about book as well! A new camera bag – I need one, too! Sounds like your week was wonderful! Have a fab weekend, oh, and I talk to my pup and kitty as well! haha

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    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      April 13, 2016 at 6:26 pm

      I’m absolutely loving the camera bag that I got. It’s the only bag I’ve used since I got it… even if I’m not carrying a camera. It has so many pockets! I’m glad I’m no the only one who talks to the animals in my life. 🙂

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  3. Kiara Catanzaro says:
    April 8, 2016 at 8:45 am

    I love this post! I finally had a successful day packing for my move coming up at the end of the month. I felt like so much was accomplished. Also, I finished the final rounds of editing my book for my Master’s defense! Needless to say, there was a lot that made me happy this week!

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    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      April 13, 2016 at 6:27 pm

      Congrats on finishing your final edits! That’s awesome!

      Reply
  4. Rachel @ Countdowns and Cupcakes says:
    April 8, 2016 at 8:48 am

    I love this! Seeing progress in our house construction and being able to stand in our downstairs definitely made me happy this week!

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    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      April 13, 2016 at 6:28 pm

      It must feel so great to see progress in your house construction. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Kim Munoz says:
    April 8, 2016 at 9:00 am

    Cleaning actually made me happy this week. I tackled my tweens room and boy did it need it! LOL Im glad Im not the only one who talks to the dogs!

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    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      April 13, 2016 at 6:28 pm

      It always feels great when you give some rooms a good cleaning. 🙂 And I’m also glad that I’m not the only one!

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  6. Heather with WELLFITandFED says:
    April 8, 2016 at 10:44 am

    What a pleasant way to start my morning. It is great seeing what makes other people smile!

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    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      April 13, 2016 at 6:29 pm

      Your comment made me smile. 🙂 I’m glad I was able to provide a pleasant post for you to read in the morning.

      Reply
  7. Emily says:
    April 8, 2016 at 12:20 pm

    I’m with you on the after-work pet chats! Banana and I have had some deep conversations…. 🙂

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    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      April 13, 2016 at 6:30 pm

      Little One and I do too. It’s the best! And it’s so relaxing to come home and just decompress with her. 🙂

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  8. Chelsea says:
    April 8, 2016 at 1:05 pm

    I love rainy days as well! So cozy and comfortable.

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    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      April 13, 2016 at 6:31 pm

      They are! Some of my favorites. 🙂

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  9. kara says:
    April 8, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    Puppies! UGH – I can’t they always make me so happy. I honestly should open up a puppy farm lol

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    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      April 13, 2016 at 6:32 pm

      Haha, me too! I’d take in all the dogs if I could. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Lindsay says:
    April 8, 2016 at 2:07 pm

    Ooooh that Frenchie is ADORABLE! 🙂 I think I need to check out Snapchat one of these days, I feel like I’ve been under a rock. LOL.

    Have a great weekend my dear! xox

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    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      April 13, 2016 at 6:32 pm

      Isn’t she cute? She had quite the personality too. I love her!

      Let me know when you try out Snapchat. It has a bit of a learning curve, but I love it.

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  11. Cori says:
    April 8, 2016 at 4:21 pm

    Oh, what kind of camera bag did you get? I’m a bit addicted to most bags, but I really love pretty camera bags. This week we’re having a lot of work done around our house, including workers tearing up and laying new flooring in our front living room, so I’ve been happy thinking about all the relaxing I can do next week.

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    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      April 13, 2016 at 6:34 pm

      I got the Gracie bag from Jo’s Totes. I love it! It has so many pockets! http://www.jototes.com/collections/all/products/gracie-black

      It’ll feel so nice to relax after such a productive week!

      Reply
  12. Karin says:
    April 9, 2016 at 12:26 am

    #3… yess!!! The best kinds of conversations! Especially if it turns into a friendly debate!

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    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      April 13, 2016 at 6:34 pm

      Yes! That’s always fun. We didn’t this time, but with this book I think it was a good thing. It was more of a business-related book.

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  13. ashleigh says:
    April 9, 2016 at 2:29 am

    I really need to start focusing on the positives and writing them down each week. I can’t wait to see Allegiant! I’m so glad you liked it! Thank you for sharing!

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    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      April 13, 2016 at 6:35 pm

      It always helps me, especially if I’m feeling a little down. 🙂 You’ll have to let me know what you think when you see it. I want to go see it again!

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  14. Bree Hogan says:
    April 9, 2016 at 5:07 am

    Meeting and talking with pups is always guaranteed to bring a smile out! I love my chats with my pup.

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    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      April 13, 2016 at 6:35 pm

      Me too! It’s the best. 🙂

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  15. Charlotte says:
    April 9, 2016 at 9:40 am

    I chat with my pup all the time. I’m convinced he knows exactly what I’m saying 🙂 Awwww <3 that you can bring pups into work–or at least that someone snuck one in the office.

    Ooh, any good reading recs to share!? Always looking for good books!

    XOXO and enjoy your weekend!

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    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      April 13, 2016 at 6:38 pm

      I think my pup knows exactly what I’m saying too. 🙂 We were actually at someone’s house for the meeting, but we have been known to sneak our pups into work, especially during the summer.

      What kinds of things do you like to read? Right now I’m reading a YA series called Escape From Furnace with a coworker. It’s by Alexander Gordon Smith and the first book is Lockdown. It’s about a youth prison that’s buried deep within the earth and a thief is framed for murder and put into Furnace (the name of the prison). I’m on the second book, but my coworker is already on the last book of the series and he said that it just gets better and better.

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  16. Cara says:
    April 9, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    I love listening to oldie music stations! It seriously puts you in another place and time 🙂

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    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      April 13, 2016 at 6:39 pm

      It really does! 🙂

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  17. Caroline says:
    April 10, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    Yay for a new camera bag. That always makes me happy!

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  18. Psychic Nest says:
    April 14, 2016 at 12:26 pm

    Hi Crystal,

    Connecting with animals always makes me my day! Unfortunately, in this phase of my life I don’t have time to take care of an animal but I would love to! April Showers also made me happy this week because the scent of the flowers is more intense when the rain is over!

    Zaria

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