Belated Award

Forever ago (seriously, it has been over a month…yikes!), my sweet friend Brittany at Tales of a Southern Belle and her Beau gave me the Happy 101 Award and I am just getting around to blogging it!  Thanks Brittany!

The Rules:
1. List 10 things that make you happy.
2. Tag 10 bloggers that brighten your day.

10 Things Making Me Happy:

1. Spending time with my family, friends, and Alex - They always make me smile when I’m having a bad day!
2. Reading a good book - especially “Chick Lit”…it is such a refreshing break from my usual doctoral reading.
3. Gorgeous shoes – This includes shoes I own as well as those I covet.  If I’m having a bad day, slipping on a pair of my favorite shoes seems to make it all better…weird I know ;)
4. “Anything Shiny” – Mainly diamonds, but this girl loves a good piece of jewelry no matter what the gem stone.
5. Dancing – Whether it is for fun or for a class, dancing has always been my escape.
6. Teaching – It has always been my passion and even on the hard days, knowing that I am making a difference in a child’s life makes it all worth it.
7. Sweet Gestures – Whether it is a phone call, text message, thank you card, or even holding the door open with a smile…I love it.  It makes me realize there are still nice people in the world :)
8. Date Night with my Tivo – I love it when it finds new shows for me to watch and that I can always go back to my favorites when I need them (i.e. Sex and the City ;))
9. Good food and chocolate – If weren’t for the dancing mentioned above, I would be huge because I love good food…I think I’m a foodie at heart.
10. Art – Whether it is visual or performing, I love it all!

Whew!  That was not easy!  Now, for my 10 bloggers that make me smile (Some of you ladies have already gotten this, but I love you so much I had to include you on my “Favorites” list):

1. Just Add Walter
2. Southern Web Girl
3. Living in a Moment
4. Tales of a Southern Belle and her Beau
5. Martinis & Madness
6. The Sweet Sea
7. The Byingtons
8. Miranda’s Mumblings
9. The Horton Family
10. The Unemployed Bitty’s Chronicles

Thanks again Brittany! :)