Saturday, 25 July 2015

5 Things That Make Me Happy

As part of my Over To You theme, @cuddlefairy has requested a post about happiness and positivity. I thought I would write a list of five things that make me happy.


5 things that make me happy


1. It being summer
Summer's dayI love everything about summer. The sunshine, it being light for longer, the BBQs, the cocktails, the smell of sunscreen, the bright colours. Literally everything! Even if I'm having a bad day, it still seems more bearable in summer than winter.
 

 
2. Having a week off work
CalendarI'm not one of those people who hates their jobs, and I don't dread going every day, but it's been lovely to have a week off recently. I got a lot of stuff done, caught up on some stuff that I had fell behind in and got ahead in some other stuff to take the pressure off a little. I went outside and enjoyed the sun, met up with friends and just generally chilled out. I realised I hadn't had a holiday from work since last December, so I think this was well overdue.
 
 
3. New nail polishes
Avon Nail VarnishesI'm not really a girly girl, so this one might come as a bit of a shock, but I've gotten really into painting my nails lately. I love trying lots of different colours. At the beginning of the week, I received my order with lot's of new ones. I've even done a little post about it! You can read it here: http://myrandommusings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/avon-nail-polish-haul.html This picture shows the ones I like best for summer. They arrived at the perfect time. At work my hands are constantly in and out of water so my nail polish doesn't usually last very long, but with being off this week, it lasted a fair few days before chipping!
 



4. Shoes!
Stiletto Shoes
I say I'm not a girly girl, then talk about nail polish and shoes! I have a definite thing for shoes. The higher and less likely I am to be able to walk in them, the better. Shoe shopping is the only retail therapy I actually enjoy - generally I hate shopping. The picture is one of my favourite pairs. I can actually walk in these too - bonus!
 

Friends are the family we choose for ourselves




5.My friends
I know this one is a bit cheesy, but it's true. My friends are a huge source of happiness in my life. There's nothing more up lifting than having a good laugh with the people you love - sharing your daily lives and helping and inspiring one another.
 



Which things make you happy?
 
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24 comments:

  1. Unknown26 July 2015 at 01:13

    Family, friends, good food, interesting work and rest. It is so good to stop and think about it.

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    1. Random Musings26 July 2015 at 07:25

      I agree - sometimes you don't realise how much happiness is in your life until you take a minute to think about it :)

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  2. Cuddle Fairy26 July 2015 at 02:02

    Beautiful list! I too love sun, cocktails & shoes - we could have a great bbq together with friends! Thatd be so fun! Thank you for your post it was so nice to read x

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    1. Random Musings26 July 2015 at 07:26

      Ooh yeah it so would! We could put high heels optional on the invites lol :) Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed it x

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    2. Cuddle Fairy1 August 2015 at 14:05

      lol love your plan!! i'm back with #positivelyposted x

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  3. Unknown30 July 2015 at 20:16

    Oh I love your list and agree with every point - those all make me happy too! I especially love Summer - you wait so long for it in the UK but when it finally comes, it's so uplifting :) Mim x #TheList

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    1. Random Musings31 July 2015 at 01:56

      Thank you :) Yes, that's true, I think when you wait as long as we do, you have to make the most of it when it does arrive :) x

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  4. Julie S30 July 2015 at 21:11

    Lovely list! I agree with the friends and summertime :)
    Would love for you to also link this up with my Gratitude and Goals linky that goes live in the morning.

    Julie @ Velvet-rose.net

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    1. Random Musings31 July 2015 at 01:57

      Thank you :) Would love to link up with you, please tweet me the link when it goes live :)

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  5. Julie S30 July 2015 at 21:11

    Lovely list! I agree with the friends and summertime :)
    Would love for you to also link this up with my Gratitude and Goals linky that goes live in the morning.

    Julie @ Velvet-rose.net

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  6. Angela Milnes31 July 2015 at 03:56

    I love high heels but haven't worn any in a while! Once I get well I will be going back to them on Sundays at least! lol. Also nail polish! Wella ctually I like all the things on your list ha ha! Thanks for linking up to #PositivelyPosted Linky

    Angela x

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    1. Random Musings31 July 2015 at 07:22

      There's nothing better than a pair of shoes that hurt but you don't care because they are that cute! Thanks for hosting :) x

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  7. Anonymous31 July 2015 at 04:22

    Yup, your 5 things are practically my 5 things. Going to replace nail polish with Prosecco and a week off work with a long hot bath and a trashy magazine. I love happy posts. xx

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    1. Random Musings31 July 2015 at 07:23

      Oh Prosecco is way better than nail polish why didn't I think of that lol! x

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  8. Unknown31 July 2015 at 09:53

    Me too! I loooooove that its summer! It's been flying by I wish I could just slow it down. #PositivelyPosted

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    1. Random Musings31 July 2015 at 10:31

      I agree, it really is flying by! Summer needs to be longer lol

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  9. Anonymous31 July 2015 at 10:00

    Wow! I envy the fact that you can walk in those high heels! I'd probably fall flat on my face! Lol! I absolutely love shoe shopping, but I tend to stick with flats and wedges. Love this list, Debbie! It's been fun getting to know more about you! #PositivelyPosted

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    1. Random Musings31 July 2015 at 10:32

      They are more comfy than they look :) Thank you!

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  10. Unknown2 August 2015 at 00:38

    Yes these things would definitely make me happy too! And I'd say you are a secret girly girl too heehee! Hope you've enjoyed your week off, we all need a break from work to recharge. Mine's coming up in mid-August, so looking forward to it! Sabrina xx #summerdays

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    1. Random Musings2 August 2015 at 06:56

      It's starting to look that way isn't it lol :) I did thank you, I hope you enjoy yours too! x

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  11. Unknown2 August 2015 at 14:25

    Wow! No time off work since last December?! You must really love your job :)
    Friends make me happy and my family makes me happy. My brother is in town visiting so today I hosted a brunch with all my cousins. They arrived at midday and we ate, drank and hung out until 5:30...best way to spend a Sunday!!
    Thanks for linking up to #happyquacks xx

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    1. Random Musings2 August 2015 at 19:06

      Something like that haha! Sounds like a perfect Sunday :) Thanks for hosting

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  12. Karen (@karenjwhitlock)3 August 2015 at 13:30

    I'm a teacher so I have 6 weeks off work - although looking after my two kids is no holiday! Enjoy!!
    Thanks for linking up with #SummerDays

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    1. Random Musings3 August 2015 at 16:46

      Part of me is very jealous right now, and the other part of me thinks 6 weeks is nowhere near enough to get over a full term of children lol! Thanks for hosting :)

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