I can imagine most of you have seen the Instagram / Twitter hashtag project "100 Happy Days" - the basis of which is to record what makes you happy for 100 days in a row to prove to yourself how good your life is and how the little things can really make a difference...at least, that's what I can gather!
I thought this was a wonderful idea. Too often we get bogged down in the big, complicated parts of life (bills, jobs, deadlines...) and we don't get to cherish how ood life really can be. Sometimes it's a big thing which makes you happy - a great result at work, a wedding, pay day - and sometimes it can be something really small and obscure - like a good night's sleep, fresh bread or morning frost on the grass.
I want to take on this idea and make sure I appreciate the little things in life.
However, instead of clogging up my Instagram and Twitter feeds with my own mundane images and statements, I've decided to start blogging about what makes me happy weekly. I've been having a few rough days recently, and I think recording my happy moments will mean I'll be able to appreciate how good my life is, and will be good to look back on in a year or so.
It also means you lot get to be a little nosey too, so you see...we both win!
I'm going to say I'll be doing this weekly but we'll see. I'll try my best!
So here's my first 'Happiness Is....' for 2014:
- Trying out spin class for the first time and not quitting ten minutes in...which I nearly did. It was worth the initial pain.
- Receiving my beautiful new Illamasqua nail varnish in the post
- Having coffee and a long awaited catch up with my friend Maja who was over from Sweden, in my favourite cafe.
- Spending the weekend in beautiful Cambridge with my boyfriend.
- Finally seeing The Hobbit and loving every moment, much to my surprise!
- Drinking the best Hot Chocolate I've had in a long time.
- Did I mention how beautiful Cambridge is?
- Opting to stay in on Sunday evening and treating ourselves to an incredible Marks & Spencer roast dinner with lamb shank and mash. Heaven in my mouth.
Jo
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That's such a lovely list Jo (and not only because I'm in it ;) )!!! Just imagine how many more happy moments you're going to have in 2014, it's still only January! :D Let's catch up soon again (over some afternoon porridge?), I'm aiming to come over at the end of March! Lots of love xxxx /Maja
ReplyDeleteThank you Maja! It was so lovely to see you and I would definitely LOVE to enjoy more porridge and coffee with you in March. Here's to many more happy moments, for both of us. Good luck with everything and see you soon!
DeleteJo xxx
Ahh I live in Cambridge :) I'm glad you like it, I couldn't imagine living anywhere else!
ReplyDeleteI'm planning on seeing The Hobbit next week, can't wait!
Lovely post. It's so nice to read a personal post every once in a while!
danielascribbles.blogspot.co.uk
Oh you lucky thing, Cambridge is stunning! I've completely fallen in love with the place. I hope you enjoy the Hobbit, I wasn't sure what to expect but liked it more than the first film!
DeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the post - I'll definitely try to add more personal posts now.
Jo xxx
I really like this post! Reading something positive in people's blogs can somehow brighten up my mood. I guess sharing some personal stuff is okay, especially when you're spreading positivity and happiness :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, I'm really glad you liked it! I love the idea of spreading a little happiness :)
DeleteJo xxx
This is just lovely. Especially in a bad week it's so nice to take five minutes to appreciate the little happy moments.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, wonderful nose factor!
M x Life Outside London
Exactly - it's important to remind yourself of the things which make you smile, no matter how bad / stressful it gets! I'm glad you liked this post :)
DeleteJo xxx