30 things

My friend posted a list of 30 things that make her smile and asked her readers what would be on their list. So, here’s my list! [In no particular order.]

1. Butterflies
2. Giggling children
3. Schrodie
4. Good friends – real and virtual
5. Scotland
6. Rays of sun peeking through the clouds
7. Pretty sports cars
8. Shiny new gadgets
9. Random text messages from my nieces and nephews
10. My nieces and nephews
11. Finishing a hard race – under goal time!
12. Finding a penny on the sidewalk (or even more than a penny!)
13. The smell of Paul’s shirts when I open his side of the closet (one day I’ll need to get rid of them, but not right now)
14. Vodka Martinis – extra dirty; extra olives
15. Memories of happier times past
16. Dreams of happy times to come
17. Random emails from friends
18. Mafia movies
19. Funky silver rings
20. Walking on a beach right after a storm
21. Massive rain storms complete with thunder and lightning
22. Big herds of elk bedded down along the road
23. Thoughts about special people in my life
24. Long pub lunches with friends
25. International travel with my mom
26. Fish and chips at Seaton Carew with my in-laws
27. Seeing the excitement on my nieces’ faces as they talk about following in my footsteps with plans to study abroad when they go to university
28. [Good] 80s music on the radio
29. Spending time being active outdoors
30. Hugs and cuddles from my foster daughter
31. Breaking the rules just a little bit…

OK! You’re next! What’s on your list?