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Happy Friday, Friends!! Colby and I made it safely to my parents – and he was SUCH a good boy in the car yesterday. There was no sickness – very little yelping, and only a tiny bit of crying!
He has also been getting along GREAT with Brady and Kaiser – although I worry a tad because he always wants to play with Kaiser.. and as a 100lb German Shepard, I think Kaiser underestimates his strength – and a simple paw tap may knock Colby to the ground!
Anywho – today’s post is inspired by Lindsay over at In Sweetness and Health – who did a little A-Z survey. Simply put – here are things that make me happy – from A – Z!
A – Amusement Parks! I haven’t been in a while, but we are trying to plan a tip to 6 Flags Great Adventure. Something about the atmosphere of a theme park makes me incredibly happy – and gets me feeling like a child again!
B – Baseball Games; I am not a fan of watching games on TV – but love getting to stadiums to see the games! (When my ADHD doesn’t take full effect, that is 
)
C – Comfort. Wear gym clothes every day during the summer? SOUNDS GREAT TO ME! Comfort = Happiness!
D – DOGS! They are truly brighten any day and will love you unconditionally!
E- Elephants. Baby ones. Is that weird? I saw Born to Be Wild – an IMAX film that talks about people who foster baby elephants and baby chimps when I was on a field trip with my kids. I am now convinced that I want to travel to Africa and raise my own baby elephan!
F – Frozen Yogurt. No explanation needed!
G – Gym – The gym is one of my favorite places (no surprise there!) I can take my anger out on the treadmill and release all of my stresses from a day’s work!
H – Home. Regardless of which home it is.. home is where the heart is – and that makes me happy!
I – Imagination. Sometimes – it is awesome just to lay in bed – and day dream .. about the future – and upcoming events. It brings a sense of calmness and hope – as well as excitement for what is to come!
J – JUSTIN makes me happy, but of course! He is my best friend, support, and love of my life. Soon, I will call him my husband as well!
K – Kindness! Kindness makes me happy. One small deed for a person can truly brighten your own day!
L – Laughter. Doesn’t laughter equivocate to happiness? Well, not necessarily. To hear a belly full of laughter – especially that of my students – is sure to put a smile on my face!
M – Massages. Relaxation & happiness right there! And that is exactly what I will be getting from approximately 10:15 – 11:45 today!
N – Nut Butters. Almond , Peanut, Sunflower, and Cashew round out my favorites!
O – Old Songs. Not really old songs.. but like 90′s music. I am ALWAYS rocking out the 90′s station on pandora!
P – Pools. Living in a complex with a pool (which according to my friend.. is rather resort like..) has its perks. Especially during the week when I am there by MYSELF! Ahh. Peace and Serenity!
Q – Quiet. There is something so peaceful about quiet moments – including a quiet mind. When was the last time you let your mind stop running in circles? Try it sometime!
R – Running. It is cheaper than therapy – and I personally believe it has the same outcome
S – SUMMER. Summer = longer days, warmer weather, sunshine.. all things that make me happy!
T – Triumph. Yes. I am competitive. So coming out on top in compeitions definitely gives me a sense of happiness. Accomplishing a goal – TRIUMPH – and you know accomplishing goals are definitely something to be happy about!
U – Uniqueness makes me happy! I may not fit anyone else’s mold – but I am myself – and that is good enough for me!
V – Veggies!
W – Weddings! What isn’t there to love and be happy about regarding weddings. Whether it is your own – or someone else’s.. the love shared is surely something to be admired and celebrated!
X – er? Xylophones? Those colored ones that you used in music as a kid. They made me happy way back when!
Y – Yogurt. Of the Greek Sort. Also – of the plain flavor. I could eat this every day and be happy!
Z – Zoos? I don’t know. I don’t like the letter Z. It isn’t making me happy!
Okay – tell me some things that make you happy! Especially things that start with the letter Z!!
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Ahh I wish I had a pool of my own! Your wedding is SO soon!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat recently posted..Breakfast Food Friday (Week 4)
I am going to enjoy this pool while I can – but I know when we move out of the condo we surely won’t have one anymore!
Ah, I can’t wait to do this survey on my blog next week!
As for Z, I love Zumba!
I wish I had some rhythm. I have zero confidence when it comes to dancing.. and don’t think I’ll ever be shakin’ my thang in a Zumba class!
Zen! Getting all zen and mellow with myself on the weekend make me happy.
Good Call! ZEN! So important. So smart, Laura!
Hope you are enjoying the weekend!
I love this post! I’d have to go with the letter D for Days off! I decided to only work my summer job 4 days a week this year which means Fridays are spent poolside for me
Have a GREAT weekend, glad the car trip went well!
Oh how awesome that you are working just 4 days a week. I honestly thing ALL jobs should be like that! Three day weekends are so much better than 2 day weekends! Hope you are enjoying this 3-day weekend
Great post. Right now, I would choose:
F – For Family. My husband’s family is having a big family reunion this week. It is for his paternal grandmother and her 11 siblings, their kids, and so on. It is going to be huge, loud, and so much fun. I love that even though I just married in they treat me like I am born into the family. Now, if I can just remember everyone’s name.
And my word for Z would be Zebra’s. Especially the Zebra character in the Madgascar movies, so cute and funny!
Kimberly @ Redefining Kim recently posted..Planning for Success
The family reunion sounds like it is going to be so much fun! I bet it will be great to have everyone together in one place! Are people traveling from far away to celebrate?! Enjoy!
I love getting to know more about you!! Imagination is such a good one
. And yay for weddings hehe…yours will be here before you know it!
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health recently posted..The Simple Things A-Z
Seriously.. time is flying. I sweat we still had about 5 months just a week or two ago!
And time will only continue to go faster!
So happy you made it safe
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Thanks, Meg!
I am LOVING your theory that running = therapy! SO true. I say weight lifting, cardio, any working out = therapy for me
Some days are running days, some days I need to lift some heavy weights and it is, in my opinion, BETTER than therapy! And your wedding! WAHOO! HOW EXCITING! It’s so soon!
Electra @ Vanilla Bean Lean recently posted..My #FitFluential & My #PROOF
Agreed with any work out can work as therapy! If I am angry I probably want to punch bags
Release that anger! Hope you are having a great weekend, Electra!
I love this survey and it’s great getting to know you even better Cait! Ahhh you’re wedding… it’s so dang soon
Tessa @ Amazing Asset recently posted..WIAW- Checking In
Gah! I know. The rest of the time is going to fly by, as well! It’ll be here before I know it, Tessa!
I agree with N
Obviously amazing stuff!
Nut butters & running = my two biggest pleasures in life. Oh and home
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Couldn’t agree more with those things, Kailey! Hope you are enjoying your weekend!
I love these A-Z’s! I totally agree with Q-R-S! I am especially happy when all three happen at the same time…there is nothing like getting some quiet running time in the summer
Sarah @ Feeeding Brain and Body recently posted..Patience and Quality = Yummy
A – Air conditioning! I am not happy about thins heat!
Living, Learning, Eating recently posted..Two Moms In The Raw Review
Yes.. it is quite hot! My parents only have AC in the bedrooms – so I know my mom called me at about 5 yesterday to tell me she was heading upstairs because she couldn’t take it anymore!
We have two wall units – which can cool off our condo when it gets too hot! Stay cool!
Ahh, you’ll be married NEXT month!
Presley (@runpretty) recently posted..Baby’s First Days at Home
OMG you are right. Holy shit!