What Makes You Happy?

This week, I've been feeling down and out. I feel sick again (fever, muscle aches) but I am trying to fight it because I don't want to waste any more time. I am not afraid of being alone, but this week, I kind of felt lonely. On these days, it is nice to remember the simple pleasures in life. Happiness is truly a choice, as most of the things that matter. Sharing with you my Happy Bucket List:

1. Spending time with a friend, talking about life and love.

2. Listening to the Beatles (never fails to make me feel better, I don't really know why.)

3. Eating spaghetti (all kinds, sour Italian, sweet Pinoy, Old Spaghetti House recipe, Jollibee)

4. Eating Curly Tops (a local chocolate)

5. Drinking vanilla coffee or chai latte in an earthen mug (yes my friend, coffee tastes better in a mug. I especially like it when the pottery is so beautiful, I want to take it home)

6. Writing a blog :)

7. Reading a good book in bed (Lately reading "Book by Book" by Pulitzer winning critic Michael Dirda who recommends books of every genre worth reading. Along the way, he shares his own insights which is no less than brilliant.)

8. Watching inspiring films like Walt Disney movies ( I recently chanced upon "Invincible" starring Mark Wahlberg who plays the true story of a Philadelphia fan, Vincent Papale, who makes it to his favourite football team at the age of 30. It's never too late to make one's dreams come true... And I finally understand American football. hehe.)

9. Browsing inside a bookstore or admiring paintings and photographs.

10. Walking without a preconceived destination and discovering something delightful along the way. Running.

11. Going to a GK village in the province.

12. Riding the bus to the province or the metro train and looking outside; also cheesy as it may sound, looking at the stars in the sky.

Ah, happy quiet.

How about you? What makes you happy? What fills your cup? Whether it be cooking, playing the guitar, diving, preparing for a marathon, spending play time with the kids, a quiet date with your loved one, I hope you make the time for it. I realized that if you are content within yourself, you find more love to give to others. I guess, it is true that loving yourself in a healthy way, translates to loving others in a better way too. Take care and God bless! :)