Little Things = Big Happiness

I feel like sometimes, the idea of "being happy" is made out to be some gargantuan of a thing. When I've allowed myself to think of it this way, I am always left feeling intimidated. I know I need to be "happy" but it seems as if we are starting to make happy something that it is not.  Happy is not an all encompassing word for a perfect life.  Happy people have sad days, too.  This doesn't mean that they are unhappy.  They are just human.

So instead of thinking of happiness as a some big goal that I am reaching for, I am choosing to think of it as a large cumulation of all those little things that bring me joy.  Every little thing adds to my big happiness package.  This has really been a blessing in my life, thinking this way, so... here are some little things that bring me some big 'ole happiness.

Slow sunday mornings
A new West Elm catalog
fresh flowers
A fluffy white duvet
Being able to make N laugh
Getting that rush of inspiration
Sunshine
A freshly cleaned house
Coffee in a big mug
Seeing friendly faces on my fridge
My black and white buffalo check blanket (sometimes there is just one blanket that is cozier than the rest)
A pumpkin patch in the fall
Any kind of mexican food
Inspiring quotes
When Ellie jumps on the couch and buries herself in the blankets
Finding a cappuccino machine at work
When I hit that writing groove
Surprise hugs
A trip, of any kind
Reading a book that just gets me
My favorite shoes (really, you just look at them under your desk and you're like, 'man, those are awesome shoes')
Photo booth photos
Walking outside only to realize I actually need a coat
Being excited about the future

What little things make you happy?