Random things that make me happy...

I was browsing Kevin's blog and got inspired to make a list again...sometimes it is hard to focus on the good things....so here it is, random things that make me happy.

Text messages - Furniture shopping - Big Sweatshirts - Potato Soup - Trusting someone - The way both my kids say "I love you" 400 times a day - Kevin -Lindsay dancing - Andrea laughing - Emails from James - Reconnecting with people - Acknowledging love - Pictures of Landrum and Gracen on the Kodak site - Socks - Jimmy John's - Getting along with Cooper - Lindenwood Park - Camping (yes, can you BELIEVE it??) - Medication - Reset pills - Trivia nights - Not having to drive - Pink's new cd - Me First and the Gimmee Gimmees - Baths - Life cereal - Croutons - Laughing so hard I nearly choke - Joni straws - Having doors opened for me - Seafood Tacos at Paradiso - Sleeping in...hell, sleeping in general - Jason's wave - Dr. Pepper - Warm blankets - Ceiling fans - Joe's quick wit - Jessie's jokes - Jeans that fit -

Random things I've learned in the past month...

There is no limit to the amount of ibuprofen my body can handle. - Ketchup can go bad. - Two girls can create a TON of dirty laundry. - T.S. makes me laugh my ass off. - Jello shots make my body overheat. - 80% of questions are statements in disguise. - There is an agenda to everything. - Passive aggressive people suck. - There is a reason I don't trust people and it has been reconfirmed. - S.N. is a beautiful person and I love being close to her! - My MP3 player cannot get loud enough. - Perception is reality. - I wasn't made to be nobody's wife. - The thought of next weekend doesn't sound fun right now. - I can't wait to be blonde again. - I like the sound of H.M.'s laugh. - Finding a necklace to match my Coach bag is a big thrill! - Heartbreak can happen even if you are twelve. - Beds cost an assload of money. - I'm old enough to have a son that shaves. - I'm young enough to change careers...not that I want to. - Gut instincts should be followed. - Sometimes I wish I was on Lost just so I could sleep with Sawyer. - I have no interest in dating. - Blue is actually my favorite color. - Forever is nothing I will ever believe in again...that shit is for someone else. - I love my wall and I welcome the rebuild. -

Random things I love so much I want to marry them...

Qdoba Queso burritos - Hot Chocolate - Smell good lotions - Big cozy sweatshirts - Mochas - Chinese Buffets - Flat Irons - Socks that fit - Spokandles - Bendy Straws - Monet paintings - Reset Pills - Drunk shopping - Baths - Laptops - New tires - Full body hugs - Gin Sours - Yankee games - Clean clothes - Wine - Coach bags - Tights in the winter - Eyeshadow - Tanning beds - Q-tips - Polo Blue - Breakfast burritos from McDonalds - Fluffy towels - Diet Mountain Dew - Crab dip - Books about history - Pictures of my kids - My pink Yankees cap - Tank tops - Chicken - Payday - Lounge pants - Hershey kisses with almonds - Tulips - Songs about hope - Online shopping - Sudoku - Election years - The number 8 - Tuna Fish sandwiches - Text messages - Black dress pants - Dishwashers - Soup - Cheese Sauce - New batteries -

Random things I've learned this weekend...

Subway makes really good cookies. - Not speaking for almost 24 hours is very good for the soul. - Random play on the MP3 player is wonderful. - The feeling of being content is something I have to allow myself to feel. - It wouldn't be so difficult to clean the house if I did it more often. - Having the entire puzzle changes the way you look at one piece. - Forgiving and asking for forgiveness doesn't hurt. - Seeking comfort is natural. - Finding my own strength is empowering. - I am bored to tears by speeches about grain. - Sitting in a high school desk made me feel a little nervous. - Jimmy John's uses way too much lettuce. - My favorite candle is only made in Spokane. - My feelings don't get hurt if I don't allow it. - Letting things be is a good thing. - Drying a sweater can really mess it up.

Random things about love...

Ok, ....by request here are some random thoughts I have on love:
I wish I could believe it when someone says they love me. - I believe unconditional love can only exist between parent and child. - Love songs make is all sound so easy. - Sometimes I wish love was a logical choice. - It is very important to me that others understand how I feel about them and that is why I say "I love you" all the time to those I love. - If you want to feel loved just hug my nephew Garrett. - My heart and head get mixed up alot. - Just because you love someone doesn't mean they will love you. - Love is not consistant...sometimes I feel it stronger than others. - Love is easy...relationships are difficult. - Depending on someone to love you will only let you down. - Sometimes I wish I understood my heart. - Being hurt clouds my heart. - I want to be in love forever. - I want safe love. - I want crazy love. - I want passionate love. - I want silly love. - Love and affection are very different but sometimes I get them mixed up and refuse both. - Love is something I pretend I don't need.

Random things I had forgotten about...

I really like soup. - Alisa calls me "Jones". - My job is more fun than it is stressful.- New snow is really pretty in the morning. - Wine is good for my soul. I am shorter than the average person. - Music can make me daydream and my heart ache at the same time. - My biggest problems are really not that big. - My daughter gets me better than I realize. - I can't push people away and then wonder where they went.- I like corny songs. - Forgetting is not an option but forgiveness is. - I get headaches when I think about money too much. - Baths are a wonderful thing. - What I want is not always the most important thing. - I can always say something later but I can never take something back. - Sharp cheddar cheese is my favorite.- Threadcount matters. - The smell of cinnamon isn't anything I enjoy. - I am better at dealing with other people's problems than with my own. - Being independant doesn't mean I have to be alone.- My sister is alot stronger than I ever imagined.- I am more driven by my emotions than I care to admit.- My job is never going to be easy. - Salads are as easy to eat as a burrito - Happiness is a choice. - Family is not defined by blood. - I need to learn to relax. -