As I approach my 35th birthday later this week, I am struck by the fact that I don’t have any real feelings toward it. I’m not worried or sad about getting older, nor am I overly excited about it. I’m excited about my kick ass birthday party this weekend, but I love planning parties, so that’s no surprise! I think I find it odd because 25 really bothered me. Something about no longer being able to say I was in my early 20’s rubbed me the wrong way. No other birthday before or after 25 has bothered me.
For today’s slice, I thought I’d take a page from fellow blogger Michelle’s book and write a list of 35 things that make me happy. Here goes! (in no particular order)
- Goat cheese! (I had some with dinner tonight…yum!)
- Traveling! OMG I live for my next trip! (Coincidentally my next trip is Amsterdam in 9 days!)
- Slow mornings
- Organizing and planning
- My family (I get to see them in less than 2 months! EEEK!)
- Making lists…hehe
- Decorating my home
- Cooking
- A new journal
- Lip syncing! I equally love doing it and watching it.
- Soft pajamas
- English Breakfast Tea, Twinings to be exact
- Chai Tea Lattes…especially from Starbucks
- Teaching
- Sharing a story…in a book or from my life, it doesn’t matter to me
- Smiles
- Videos…inspirational, funny, informative
- My friends
- Blogging…so far I haven’t missed a Tuesday since the SOL Challenge ended!
- Biking around the city
- Making new friends
- Coming home to a clean apartment
- Spending time on the beach
- Glasses!
- Living abroad…it has shaped who I am today
- Theme parties
- Queso!!!
- Artwork that speaks to me
- Finding a new book
- Listening to music
- Sharing my joy with others…whatever it is that day!
- A good pen…I’m totally like my dad about this one.
- Massages
- Brunch
- Firsts…love trying something new! Here’s to more firsts this year! 🙂
Michelle, Linner, and me on my birthday last year…man I miss these gals!
my heart is happiest when i travel. read. write. connect. 
It’s not about the big things that make us happy, but sometimes it’s the smallest thing that can fill a heart with joy and put a smile on your face. Enjoy Amsterdam! Too bad the tulips are over now.
It sure is, Elsie! The small things are what make me the happiest! I’m bummed about the tulips, but I’ll be back…this was a last minute work trip. I’m gonna enjoy it though! 🙂
Well, happy birthday aggiekesler! If no birthday since 25 has given you pause, no worries about 50 then. In fact, life just keeps getting and better the older you get. I love a good goat cheese, and I live for my next adventure as well. Haven’t done as much of that since we bought the house, unfortunately, and it does bum me some. But, as Elsie said, it’s the small things that make people happiest, myself included! Bonne anniversaire!
Thank you!!
Happy Birthday! I hope you enjoy your party. I love your list of 35 things that make you happy! There’s a couple on there that I really enjoy, spending time on the beach and finding an awesome book. Two of my favorite things to do. I like this idea of making a list. I’m going to do that on my next birthday! 🙂
Do it! It was fun!
What an excellent way to celebrate your birthday. I love the list! And queso is the best!
Happy Birthday! I enjoyed reading your list and how the little things in life bring you joy! Enjoy your trip. 🙂
Happy Birthday! Love your list – it’s all those little things that make life worthwhile. Enjoy your trip to Amsterdam – it will be lovely even if the tulips aren’t in bloom.
Thanks so much! I’m looking forward to it!
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