What makes you happy? Can you name 10 things that make you happy? Try it! It’s a fun activity and I am thrilled to present this feature spotlighting what makes the A Beautiful Ripple Effect community happy :). This guest post is curated by Erin Robinson, a graduate student in Environmental Engineering.
This was so fun to think about what makes me happy. I kept a list for a few days and as I’d think of things I’d add. I’d encourage others to make their own list of 10 things. Thanks for the opportunity to guest blog, Carolyn!
10. Hot sign at Krispy Kreme. There is not a convenient Krispy Kreme near me in St. Louis, so my dad and I go out of our way to get Krispy Kreme donuts as many times as possible when I come home to NC. The hot sign makes my eyes light up because I know in minutes I will have the most delicious experience!
9. Dr. Seuss books. These were the first books I learned to read. I have two really special kids in my life and it makes me happy to tuck them in at night and read The Cat in the Hat or Green Eggs and Ham over and over.
8. Yoga. Over the past few years yoga has become part of my regular routine. Every time I come to my mat I am reminded how strong and amazing my body is. It also makes me happy to have a place where I’m centered.
7. Long runs. I am not a fast runner, but I can run a long time. There is nothing better than a Sunday morning long run when everything is still quite, before the city has woken up.
6. Fall leaves and spring flowers. I love these transition seasons, all the colors, the weather changing. It makes me happy to be outside and these seasons are just so perfect for that.
