- The sight of blooming flowers right after a cold winter season
- When my dog gets excited and runs around the house when I get home
- When I see my nieces and nephews and they run up to hug me
- The sound of laughter
- Seeing my friends share their accomplishments; no matter how big or small
- The smell of pavement after it rains
- When my husband brings me a little treat home after a long day just because he was thinking of me
- Seeing a rabbit, groundhog, or cat in my yard unexpectedly
- Good music (especially played on a vinyl record)
- Standing on a waterfront and feeling a cool breeze come off of the water
- Spending time with loved ones
- My full bookshelf; most of which are still to-be-read by me
- Thinking of a fond memory and being temporarily transported back to that time
- Getting a compliment from a stranger
- A home-cooked meal made with love
- Puppy breath
- When I’m driving and the perfect song comes on shuffle
- An empty sink and the dishwasher running
- Finding a really cute item at the store for an inexpensive price
- Burning a candle that makes the room smell good
- When I’m able to find information to deep-dive into my family tree
- Exploring cemeteries and graveyards
- Seeing the people I went to high school with posting on social media about their lives and families
- A good cup of iced coffee
- Quiet time alone
- Writing, though at times it is as stressful as it is enjoyable
- Traveling
- My favorite pair of Doc Marten boots
- Going for a swim on a hot summer day
- Coming home to a clean house
– A.B.
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