List 10 things that make you happy, that do NOT involve money. Can you do it??

wow. this is a bit mind buggling. but right. there are lots of things that can make us happy everyday even without paying for it. here's my 10 things: 1. hearing the words i love you from my boyfriend, parents and siblings 2. everyday chats with my boyfriend who lives in another country make my day brighter 3. handwritten mail from my boyfriend and friends makes me smile and giggle 4. the photos of my boyfriend and friends 5. watching movies at home with my family even if i've seen the movie many times already 6. being on mylot, discussing issues here and getting paid as a bonus 7. having fun with my pets 8. writing letters for my boyfriend from time to time 9. sleeping and napping whenever i want to 10---dreaming about being with my boyfriend one day soon!

First of all yours is a wonderful discussion which did not flash my mind at all. Thanks for posting this discussion. 1. When my husband just calls me to tell "I love you" when he really feels very lonely. 2. When my 2 1/2 yrs old son speaks to me on my phone. 3. When my mom-in-law tells hema you have done a great job 4. When my father-in-law scolds me and corrects me 5. When I see my family after a month's time and spend time with them 6. When our family members exchange feelings towards one other 7. When my manager appreciates me for something 8. When I see a crystal clear blue sky without any clouds 9. When I go on travelling with my hubby 10. When I meet my friends 11. When I see the beautiful nature And there are many things, generally I don't give importance to money. So, I can feel happiness in each and every small or big thing I do which doesn't involve money in it.

i must say that there have been some wonderful responses and id like to have a go at making my list.... 1. a phone call from mum just cos she was thinking bout me (which always makes ya feel all warm n special) 2. spending time with my friends and having a good laugh 3. getting to spend time with my friends pets (because i have none at the moment) 4. seeing my Man online and getting to talk to Him 5. finding or making something that a loved one really likes and appreciates. 6. watching a beautiful sunset (which to me are most of them) or even a sunrise if i happen to wake up 7. helping a friend out with something that they are having trouble with (or helping anyone out for that matter) 8. the smell of rain (especially when we need it so much) and listening to/watching a storm/lightening. 9. thinking of how blessed i am to have such wonderful friends who show me they care every day 10. getting a phone call or email from someone ive not talked to in a while, whom i miss because i moved. wow that was easier than i thought and im sure i could go on if i really thought about it great discussion....thanks

Favorite music, my favorite movies, going for a walk or drive to nowhere, thinking about my dreams, seeing my granddaughter, reading a good book, spending quiet time alone, a nice hot cup of coffee on a cold day, thinking about the home I want to build, planning a long trip, thinking about summer in the winter and winter in the summer, the cool crisp fall air, a favorite food...There are a lot more things that make me happy. I don't want to feel bad or sad. Happy things are always on my mind.

1. When my toddler who is in the midst of playing, spots me from the corner of his eye, comes over and gives me a hug. 2. A handwritten love letter from my Marine husband who is currently serving in Iraq. 3. When I receive a surprise call from my parents who live half-way around the world. 4. When my husband gives me a massage without me asking for one. 5. An email or card from a good friend whom I haven't seen or spoken to in awhile. 6. Getting my driver's license at the age of 35! 7. When the sun starts to shine again after raining non-stop for 24 hours! 8. Spring! When the flowers are blooming and the birds are singing. 9. Someone telling me I've done a good job at something. 10. Learning a new hobby. My latest is to crochet and I just made a baby blanket for a friend.

01. speaking with my best friend 02. having fun with friends 03. reading books 04. listening to good music 05. completing a project at work, knowing it will be used by tosands of people around the world. 06. friday evening 07. spending time with the girl i love 08. beeing at my favorite point of view in town at night, looking at all those lights. 09. having a walk in the center of the town 10. spending time with my family at our house.

Here, share with you the 10 things that make me happy. 1. receiving email greeting letters from children on mother's day. 2. chattering with members of family during regular family gathering. 3. watching birds singing/eating in the vege garden in the morning. 4. attending children's graduate convocation. 5. when children got their first job. 6. receiving wedding invitation card from close friends. 7. seeing my plants in the vege garden bearing fruits. 8. receiving out station phone call from my children. 9. watching neighbour's newly hatched out chicks. 10.seeing a heavy shower after a long dry spell.

1.my family's in good health 2.my family altogether 3.seeing my kids smile 4.the way my husband treats us 5.hearing my kids and husband say i love you more times then you can count :) 6.being able to help those that need it 7.seeing my kids accomplishing things 8.being able to be there for them 9.being able to wake up and get a hug from the kids and my hubby(best part of the morning:) 10.my precious animals (1 dog and 5 cats)

Here's my list of things that make me happy. 1. When my husband gets home from work for the day and is so happy to see me and the kids. 2. Big sloppy kisses from my 2 year old. 3. My 1 year old dancing (it is really funny). 4. Accomplishing going to the gym every day. 5. My husband and I watching movies together at home on the couch. 6. My kids jumping up and down in their cribs when they see me in the morning. 7. My 2 year old telling my 1 year old "Good Morning" 8. My parents coming to see me almost every single day even if it's for a minute. 9. My friends coming over to see me and my kids because they don't do it very often. 10. Going for a walk or to the park with the family on a really nice day.

Here are mine =) 1. Waking up in the morning and knowing that I don't need to go to work and rush or do anything. 2. Watching my cat yawn.=) 3. Going home after a hard day's work. 4. Having a chance to read Calvin and Hobbes. 5. Friends calling/messaging/visiting me for no apparent reason. 6. 5:00pm Fridays. =) 7. Receiving gifts from friends who you know spent time and effort on what to give you. =) 8. Playing sports with my friends. 9. Reminiscing our childhood, hehe. 10. Making my friends laugh. Wow, that was hard. But it was actually really fun. =) Thanks for the post. hehe

1- When I wake up before my kids do and I get to see them sleeping soundly in bed. 2- When my almost 2 year old daughter says thank you moma. 3- When we all sit down to watch a movie as a family and get some great cuddle time in. 4- When we read stories at night and both of my kids intently listen for 20 minutes. 5- Any time I can spend at Disneyland in California. 6- When I see the sunlight shining in my windows and warming up a spot on the carpet, I love to go lay there and enjo the warmth for a minute. 7- When we take our kids on short hikes in the mountains, breathing in fresh air and enjoying nature. 8- When my kids are being well behaved in the store and not asking for every toy or candy we pass. ( Then I usualy reward them with a toy or candy, go figure) 9- When I can watch my husband and the kids play. When they are all laughing out of control. 10- When I can remember the things that I am thankful for, that make me smile. It is so easy to forget what we have to be thankful for. I needed this so much. Thank you for your wonderful idea. My day will go much smoother now.

1. Seeing my eldest girl smile, it always makes me feel happy. 2. Playing tickle games with my toddler and making her laugh. 3. Seeing that my boyfriend has come online and we can chat. 4. Seeing the sun shining 5. The smell of the rain after a really hot spell. 6. Seeing a view from the top of a hill. 7. Having a nice long uninterupted bath. 8. Getting an email from a friend I haven't heard from in a long time. 9. Seeing the beautiful innocent faces of my children when they are asleep. 10. Having a great hug with someone.

(not in any order) 1. The scent of cedar shavings. It reminds me of fairtime and showing and makes me crave for another May 2. Lambing days. Watching little twins stand up and take their first glimpse of the yard makes a year of husbandry more than worth it. 3. Getting phone calls when I didn't call someone first. Makes me feel loved. 4. Driving through the country. It's so lovely! 5. Baby pigs. The cuteness is definitely worth the smell. 6. When my cat sleeps on me when I stay home sick. 7. A good day's work. Nothing like shoveling pig pens to put life in perspective for you. 8. Being on a horse. It makes me feel like I could fly. 9. Getting to rest after working hard. Doesn't it feel better when you feel like you've earned it? 10. Getting up and getting to school before my friends, just so I can greet each and every one of them.

Ten things that makes me happy: 1. Taking a walk on a sunny spring day. Looking at all the beautiful flowers bloming. 2. Hearing the birds singing outside my window 3. Listening to my favorite swing music. 4. Watching a good romantic movie on tv 5.Going swimming in the river 6. Going fishing in the river 7.Getting a hug from my children 8. My son telling me he made the deans list in college 9. Getting to eat the last peice of cake. 10. Dancing

10 things that make me happy: 1. Getting compliments because I love compliments (good one...lol!). 2. When I receive e-mails of my friends or relatives whom I love. 3. Phone call from my friends or relatives after many days. 4. Somebody tells a joke or jokes. 5. Receiving gifts from friends & family. 6. Long drives 7. Traveling & exploring new as well as old places. 8. Experimenting with new foods (eating). 9. Preparing new foods & making them delicious. 10. Smell of the we mud in rainy days.

1) A new haircut that suits me well 2) A surprise gift when there's no occasion at all 3) When something I've been eyeing goes on sale and I have cash to spare! 4) Curling up with a good book on a rainy day 5) Dipping in a private jacuzzi with my boyfriend 6) No traffic when I'm running late! 7) A good conversation with a friend I haven't seen in years 8) When I'm able to finish a poem/article (I'm a writer) that I am really proud of! 9) Hearing a song I love on the radio just when traffic is starting to suck 10) The feel of a great morning when I'm in the country and breakfast wafts through the air :) Life is too good to waste on superficial things :)

1. Hearing from someone who I haven't in a while, whether it be by mail, email, telephone, or IM. 2. Seeing my daughter smile when you call her a butthead and make goofy faces at her. 3. Getting random phone calls, with no real reason. Just to talk. 4. Going for a walk in the woods, and painting all day. 5. Watching the boyfriend smile to himself, while he's watching television. It instantly makes me smile. 6. When my train is pulling into the station, and I can see the boyfriend standing there waiting when I look out the window. 7. The noise that my guinea pig makes when I walk into his room. 8. Watching shows like Animal Cops and seeing an animal that was abused or neglected getting a nice home and everything working out well for them. 9. Seeing a butterfly just gliding through the air in the summer time. 10. Hand written letters sent in the mail from friends, even when you talk to them online and on the phone everyday.

ok here's my list . . things that makes me happy that do not involve money are: 1. Everytime I cook favorite dish of my husband. 2. Evrytime I prepare food and milk of my baby. 3. Everytime I sing a Lullaby song to my baby to put her into sleep. 4. Everytime I hear my baby giggle 5. Everytime my baby smiles at me. 6. Everytime I read and answer e-mail coming from my friends and family 7. Eveytime my baby ask for milk. 8. Everytime we play pick a boo with my husband and our baby 9. Evertime I clean up all the mess that my baby did 10. Eevrytime we kiss, hug and says i love you to each other, my baby and my husband that's all

10. Writing in my journal. Sounds goofy, but I've been writing daily in my journal for almost 12 years now. 9. Picking a topic and learning about it. I'm SO geeky, it hurts. My girlfriend and my friends have so many different interests from me that I choose one a week to learn about. 8. Looking up new recipes. Being an aspiring chef, it's always exciting to find something new to try... even if it fails! 7. Playing video games. I'm a child of geekdom, I like the interactivity and the solitude and the peace I get from playing games. Allows me to relax. 6. Swimming in my hometown. There are so many beautiful lakes in North/Central Canada that it's breathtaking. 5. Hiking near my hometown. Again, the scenery is amazing and diverse. Makes one think about their place in the universe. 4. Playing with my nephews. I never thought I'd want to be an aunt, but my boys are so smart and full of life. Almost makes me want some of my own. Almost. ... not quite. 3. Talking to friends and family online or over the phone, or going out for coffee or something like that. Something simple and easy, with no strings or heavy expectations. 2. Waking up to my girlfriend in the morning when she's buried under her 4 blankets and the 3 she stole from me and the content smile she has. It's makes the chilly mornings worthwhile. 1. Sitting on a parkbench, or in a restaurant, or in a bus, just listening and watching the world bustle by. Observing the different people around me, what they do, how they act, how they're reacting to others... It's almost relaxing, in some warped way. and just for a bonus! I also love, but hate!, reading the last page of an exceptionally well written book. I love it because a well written book is bliss, but it is so bittersweet to end! Happy Tuesday!

Here is my share of 10 things that make me happy. I'm not very hard to please, making some of these things seem a bit shallow for some. But, hey, they're mine and they're all I need to have to be happy. I didn't rank the items I listed, Though I made #1 the thing that makes me happy the most. Hope you enjoy reading them!10. Meet a stranger and receive a smile 9. An unexpected message from a long lost friend 8. Finding an old picture of your family when you were still a kid 7. Approached by someone for help, knowing they trust you on something 6. Being able to play basketball (I'm healthy and I have friends!) 5. Singing and dancing, the better if for a crowd 4. Receiveing (or giving) a kiss and a hug 3. Finish reading a book 2. Knowing that my parents are happily together after 27 years with us loving kids staying in one house as a happy family 1. The idea that one day, I'd have someone to love and build my own family. An extra: Happiness for me? It's waking up in the middle of the night, shifting blankets and feeling the heat of the person next to you. You turn around, and see her in her most innocent state. You smile, kiss her face gently so as not to wake her up. You turn around and a forms on your face. Then, you feel an arm wrap around your waist and you know that it would never get any better than that. Hope I made someone smile reading my post. :)