Hi friends! Happy Friday! I hope you've all had a wonderful week so far. I'm not doing a Freaky Friday Files post this week, so I thought I'd write a list of things that bring me joy!
This post may be a little bit similar to my previous post "100 Things That Make Me Happy".
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A List Of Things That Bring Me Joy
My dog Benji (have you seen how cute he is?)
When a Matcha Latte tastes delish! Check out my "Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte" Recipe
Getting caught up in a really good book it feels like you have been transcended into another realm. I'm currently reading the Jack Reacher series and I love them so much, the writing is so good
When people remember the small things about you
My partner, Luke
Potatoes
Fancy pastries
Travelling
Taking pretty photos
Sunrises and sunsets
When the weather is not too cold but not too hot
Bubble Baths (I miss our old house)
Animals
Fairy Lights
Getting brunch early (before the crowds)
Donuts
Any sort of market (especially foodie ones)
The smell of rain
Going to the city
Hot showers (especially after a long day or big workout)
Finding a TV series I really like - currently sad I can't find Tracker S2 in Australia
Going to a book shop
Cute shops in Moonee Ponds
Staying in a fancy hotel
When someone else makes me a coffee
Walking in nature
When some of my content does well e.g., my blog post getting 100+ views, a YouTube video getting 1K+ views, or an IG reel getting 10K+ views
Rock music
Fluffy blankets
Comedians
Panel shows like HYBPA & Question Everything
Bird watching
Woodlands Historic Park
Pokémon Go / Pokémon Merch
Pansies (the flower)
Double Rainbows
Ticking things off my to-do list / Achieving a new goal
Fresh bed sheets
Silk pyjamas in summer
Mangos
Fancy Chobani Yoghurt
Homemade tomato sauce
Pumpkin soup
Freshly baked bread
Musicals
Cocktail bars - especially ones with themes
Watching the stars
Being present
Growing my own herbs
Laughing so hard you can't stop
Canva
Walking
The pet shop
When people enjoy the food I make them
Finding a new YouTube channel I really like
Corgi themed things
Silly merch
Comfy sweatpants
When I eat something I shouldn't and don't get an IBS attack
When my savings account earns bonus interest
Browsing tech stores
Fancy glasses
When a new recipe works that I haven't tried before
When Luke brings me a Kit Kat from the supermarket without being prompted
NZ Snacks like Jelly Tip, L&P, Mallowpuffs and Kettle BBQ Chips (and lollycake)
A good therapy session where I learn new techniques
When you wake up in the middle of the night really thirsty and take a gulp of water
Chocolate shops
Always having a fully stocked pantry and fridge
Alone time
A good magazine and face mask (i.e., a self care day)
Watching spooky content when it's dark and stormy outside (+ with a hot chocolate)
Putting my phone down and forgetting about it for a while
Getting a new camera lens
Let me know in the comments what brings you joy!
Thanks for reading!!
Much love,
Ash xoxox
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Thanks for sharing your updates! Wishing you a joyful and exciting end to 2024!
I love your simplicity and honesty. Thank you for sharing what matters to you!
I love this! You just inspired my next journal entry. It's so important to appreciate the little things. Today, one of the things that makes me happy is the holiday scented candles from Bath and Body works.
I love it! I love so many things as well. Jesus, my family, spend time with my kids outside sunrises double rainbows. Thanks for sparking some thoughts.
That's quite a list, shows how you appreciate life. It's good to be reminded to appreciate things in life life from time to time.