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11 Things That Made Me Happy This Week

January 15, 2016January 15, 2016 Crystal // Dreams, etc. 24 comments
11 Things That Made Me Happy This Week

10... no, 11 Things That Made Me Happy This Week. // dreams-etc.com

Happy Friday! At least, I hope it’s a happy Friday for everyone.

Happiness lesson this week: when I first sat down to write this post, it took me awhile to come up with #1 and once I did nothing else came to mind. It’s been a stressful week and I’ve had a lot of mind. So after racking my brain for things to write about, I started this post out with, “It’s been a stressful week and it took a long time to write this list.” But the thing about happy things is that once you start looking them, they became more apparent. This list doesn’t have anything big or grand, but sometimes it’s the little joys that get you through.

In honor of remembering the little things, I originally bumped #9 off the list when I remembered #10. Instead of bumping it off, I’m just going to make a list of 11 things this week.

1 // Making good progress on two big work projects.

2 // Lots of puppy cuddles.

3 // The first season of iZombie. Loved it!

4 // The first “5 years later” episode of Pretty Little Liars. Loved it, too!

5 // Received two nice cards at work this week.

6 // My mom telling me to smile. (I needed the reminder.)

7 // Peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. They’re delicious.

8 // Breaking out a darker nail color after wearing nudes for awhile.

9 // A night with no work and a foot spa. (And the last episode of iZombie.)

10 // A long weekend coming up.

11 // Awesome coworkers. They rock.

I hope you all had a wonderful week! I haven’t finished a book yet this year, so I’m hoping to accomplish that, among other things, this weekend.

WHAT MADE YOU HAPPY THIS WEEK?

 

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24 comments

  1. Rebekah says:
    January 15, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    Cookies made me happy this week too! I made a batch on Wednesday and they really helped me make it through my mid-week slump!

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  2. Greta says:
    January 15, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    Enjoy the long weekend!

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  3. Chrissy says:
    January 15, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    Definitely a lot to be happy about! I know how hard it can be finding the good when we are stressed out. You know I feel the same way! #7 sounds wonderful and a long weekend – enjoy it! Hugs xxx

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  4. Lindsay says:
    January 15, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    Hey girl!
    My momma reminds me to smile all the time – she says I’m too serious. Lol.
    Often times I think I have nothing for these posts and then once I get the first or second, they start rolling and before I know it, I’m on a roll and have ten or more.
    It’s been coooold this week and I, too, have been snuggling with the boys a lot!!
    I hope you get some good quality time with Mina and some reading in this weekend šŸ˜‰
    Xoxox

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  5. Trish says:
    January 15, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    What a fun list — especially, of course, puppy cuddles! Have fun your long weekend!

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  6. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says:
    January 15, 2016 at 3:34 pm

    Peanut butter chocolate chip cookies sound fantastic! I’m heading home this weekend to see my parents and thinking I may need to make some cookies…allergy friendly for me, of course! šŸ™‚

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  7. Charlotte says:
    January 15, 2016 at 7:48 pm

    Sometimes it helps so much to focus on the good because it attracts more positivity šŸ™‚ What a wonderful outlook you have… and I totally want those cookies now. Mmmm…

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  8. Ashley says:
    January 15, 2016 at 8:02 pm

    I love posts like this! It really reminds me to smile at the little things a little more often. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Tonya Marie says:
    January 15, 2016 at 8:51 pm

    Great list! You’re right about when looking for happy things, more just come to you. It’s the positive mind frame.

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  10. Kara says:
    January 15, 2016 at 11:36 pm

    I can never get enough of #2 šŸ˜‰

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  11. Brittany Putman says:
    January 15, 2016 at 11:55 pm

    Puppy cuddles are the best! I hope to get some of those in this weekend.

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  12. Alissia Haggard says:
    January 16, 2016 at 3:56 am

    Love this idea for a post! This week has been more of a week that I’m happy my kids are finally feeling better and my husband had an accident yesterday that he is okay but that counts too right? šŸ˜‰

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  13. Kaley says:
    January 16, 2016 at 4:00 am

    Love seeing stuff like this! Always great to look at the little things that happen because they are often overlooked! Bad things easily add up, but the good should too!

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  14. Dominique says:
    January 16, 2016 at 7:03 am

    I love the reminder to smile. I had that reminder today as I watched my kids play. I remembered I need to stop worrying about everything else and just smile like a child.

    http://www.writingmotherfashionista.com

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  15. ellen from Ask Away says:
    January 16, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    puppy cuddles are literally the best!
    XO Ellen from Ask Away
    http://www.askawayblog.com

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  16. Ri says:
    January 16, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    Good to see how small things can make us happy.

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  17. Charlotte | The Midnight Blog says:
    January 16, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    Peanut butter chocolate chip cookies sound good to me. šŸ™‚
    Have a lovely weekend! x

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  18. Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says:
    January 16, 2016 at 11:33 pm

    I love how you reflect on the things that make you happy! I think many of us often forget to do that. There really is a lot to be thankful for, even in the midst of hardship šŸ™‚ Btw, your pup is adorable! We have a tri cavalier too and he is the sweetest thing in the world! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

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  19. Courtney says:
    January 17, 2016 at 5:27 pm

    It’s so nice to see how many things made you happy, it can so hard to find the bright side to a tough week but you did it!

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  20. Mona says:
    February 1, 2016 at 3:07 pm

    iZombie is one of my favorite shows! It’s so much better than I ever expected!

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  21. Amanda Shuman says:
    February 1, 2016 at 4:19 pm

    I loved the new ‘5 Years Forward’ PPL episode too! Also, dark colors for the end of winter is perfect.
    – Amanda Shuman | http://www.carrylovedesigns.com/blog/5-things-most-grateful-january/

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  22. Abbey ~ Mind, Body, Babies says:
    February 2, 2016 at 4:38 pm

    That sounds like quite a few things to be happy about. Focusing on what we are grateful for has such a positive impact!

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  23. Cori says:
    February 2, 2016 at 7:42 pm

    Puppy cuddles are the awesome-est!!! I’ve never tried peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, but I’ve make chocolate peanut butter chip cookies.

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  24. Autumn says:
    February 2, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    I’m glad you tried this out and were able to find some things that made you happy!! A foot spa + awesome coworkers are definitely awesome!

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Hello, friends! šŸ‘‹šŸ¼ Swipe through for a few g Hello, friends! šŸ‘‹šŸ¼ Swipe through for a few glimpses from January. As 2022 came to an end I had this feeling that I was preparing to hibernate and I guess, in a way, I have. I’ve been slowly easing into the new year, focused on getting back into a few routines after Iceland and the holidays. And it’s been a great month. I can’t believe it’s almost over. What have your favorite moments of January been?
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It wasn’t without its stresses and rough moments but I’m grateful for the good that can be found, even when it’s hard.
Let’s journey back to November for the second we Let’s journey back to November for the second weekly dam walk of the month. My dad joined me for this one and we made it somewhat fast because it was a chilly day. ā€œThe water looks cold,ā€ I said when we back to the car.

Between Iceland and the below zero, windy, and snowy weather we had last week (which came with requests from my parents not to go) it’s been a few weeks since I’ve been to the dam and I miss it!
Years ago I celebrated Christmas and New Years in Years ago I celebrated Christmas and New Years in Vienna and it still lives in my memory today as such a special time. I know December in Reykjavik will be the same—and not just because I came home with a little over $100 worth of ornaments of all 13 Yule Lads AND their mom AND the Christmas cat. (There was a little bit of miscommunication between my mom and me on that shopping trip. šŸ˜‚)

It might have been cold (and when that wind hits you don’t want to be outside or by the harbour…I speak from windswept, breath-stolen experience and will forever be grateful for the library we eventually found respite in) and we only saw the sun a few hours each day, but seeing this already charming city decked out in Christmas lights with a skating rink and the prettiest tree secured it’s place in my heart.

Reykjavik, I hope to see you again one day. Soon. Probably not in December, but I’m glad I got to see you in December once.
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It was completely different in Reykjavik this year. You actually had a chance to skate on the ice rink if you wanted (and I never did the conversation, but I think it’s cheaper) and you could actually walk up to the Christmas tree. Two very different Christmas in the city experiences.
Iceland, Day 2, Part 2. We ended the Golden Circle Iceland, Day 2, Part 2. We ended the Golden Circle tour with a stop at Thingvellir National Park. My fingers froze as I took these photos but it was worth it to capture this view. šŸ˜ PS - the last photo is from a lake we stopped at on our way from Geysir to Thingvellir.
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