#16: Hot Cocoa with Marshmallows.

There's nothing like sipping on some hot cocoa with marshmallows while sitting back and relaxing, reading a novel you could get lost in:)

photo credit:
thatgirljenna via flickr.

#15: Fall.

One of the most beautiful things I enjoy about Fall weather is watching the green leaves on a Maple tree turn from green to yellow to red. And then you drive swiftly pass them, the leaves rain down in abundance. It truly is amazing:) I love the feeling of sunshine and rain all in one day. Or the contrast of a wet pavement with the palette of bright trees and a blue sky behind it. I love this time of year!!!

#14: Summer.

#13: Tumblr < 3

Who doesn't love it? No offense to bloggers fans out there but Tumblr is innovative and way user-friendly! I can even blog from the comfort of their FREE iPhone application.

FIND ME HERE MOST TIMES:

http://rarebliss.tumblr.com

#12: Sunny Days.

Vitamin D, warmth, sunny, whatever you want to call it. Sunshine-y days are THE best! Especially if you live in a place that rains most the year;) *points to myself* yeah, that'd be me.

#11: Hand-written Letters.

There's no better feeling than getting a note/letter/card the old fashion way.... that's right, via postal mail. Its more personal and its something to keep. It gestures that they took the time out of their busy life just to drop you a note out of nowhere. I love it, been writing a few still, every now and then for my dearest friends:D

#10: Pillow Talk.

;)

#9: Photography!

What started as enjoyment, turned into a hobby, and slowly but surely revealed my true passion;)

#8: Fresh out the dryer laundry.

Sheets. Sweaters. Pants. Warmth!

#7: Home and reminders of it.

Currently been living in Washington State for a good amount of years now. Enough years to be considered a "Washington" citizen, legally. But the truth in the matter is, I enjoy this beautiful state indeed though I will ALWAYS be a California gal. Nothing can stop me from representing my home state and nothing will ever change it. California is my second love♥ Being military, every now and then I'll meet someone from the same place and it'll make me miss it more. I love how I can relate so quickly to them. Oh California, how I miss you!!! I miss the people, places, and things...*le sigh*

YAY AREA for life♥

#6: Random remarks.

"He sure has some serious man jugs!"

LMAO!!! You had to be there.

#5: Walking in the rain.

Sure, if it's pouring, you're pretty much a "drenched rat" but it sure is fun!

#4: Good Food.

'nuff said;)

#3: Little Pinnochio!

Pinnochio (born in Sept 2009), was pretty much my first kitten ever in my life. He was the only different colored kitten in his litter, all the rest were black and white. And while his brothers and sisters were getting adopted in pairs, he laid sleeping in his cage in the lobby. We knew we had to have him. We saved him, adopting him from the Humane Society in Tacoma, WA on the 14th of November 2009. He has brought nothing but joy in our life. He has even taken a brotherhood with our adult cat Bailey;) Instantly becoming cat buddies:D

We've had him for half a year now, and it wasn't until recent months, end of September he started to get allergic reactions of some sort. Scabs formed all over his ears above his eyes, changing our very energized kitty into a lazy, sad one. So we took him to the Vet, he had a Biopsy, and returned home in a cone. After two weeks of recovery, we had to make an emergency trip to the Vet yet again as he somehow tore a piece of his ear, even with his cone on. That day my husband decided that he would rather give him away or put him down.

I know its strange to say the least that I'm talking about a kitten but I believe in the better. A pet may not communicate with you as humans do but nonetheless if you give them shelter and food, they become apart of your family. I was never a cat kind of person. I grew up with having dogs as pets. I really wish there were some other way to the solution in keeping him but sometimes things don't work out the way you want them to. Pinnochio will always be a part of things that make me happy, even when he soon will have a new family:)

#2: Thoughtful messages from old friends.

Whether it be... A random text message or postcard in the mail, it's always delightful to hear from old friends;)

#1: My husband;)

Welcome to my new blog! For awhile now, I've been posting the "little things" that make me happy to my Flickr (on hiatus) & Facebook (which is currently deceased at the moment lol) accounts but I got enlightened when I found a tumblr blog simply for that persons liking of things that make them happy/smile. So I thought I would start one of my own. They won't always be in depth as this first entry but I hope you enjoy it and start appreciating the things that surround you in your life. Life is work, its real and its hard... But once you open your eyes to the good things, you can achieve anything and live a peaceful life at that:)

My #1 is my husband;) I suppose he isn't quite a little thing, but he's my sanity and my inspiration. He keeps me smiling and happy. When he smiles, I smile. When he laughs, I laugh... Well you get the idea. I really thankful to have met someone like him in my life. And to have him be a apart of my daily living, well... thats just the best I could ever imagine:)

Who's the person in your life that makes you happy?