1. My best friends

2. Spaghetti and meatballs

3. Tanlines

4. The color pink

5. Gossip Girl

6. Gel manicures

7. Bean boots

8. Studying abroad

9. Family get-togethers

10. Red Sox games

11. Puppies

12. A fully charged phone

13. Fielder’s Choice ice cream

14. Late night drives

15. Muddy toes

16. Soft Vineyard Vines t-shirts

17. Readfield, ME

18. Taylor Swift albums

19. Frozen yogurt

20. Readfield United Methodist Church

21. The view from Kents Hill ski hill

22. Good hair days

23. L.L.Bean flannel shirts

24. Savannah, GA

25. Caramel Apple Spice at Starbucks

In such a busy world we sometimes forget to stop and remember the things that truly make us happy. I’m not talking about long, thought-out explanations of happiness and what it means, but simple things that make us happy no matter what (yes, the Red Sox make me happy even when they lose---which is often.)

I’ve come to realize that I’m blessed to have this life and I fully intend on waking up happy every day, ready to experience anything the day throws at me. I challenge you to make a list of twenty-five things that make you happy. Once you've done that, go out and enjoy them.