blogging challenge, day 14: 10 things

Day 14, Tuesday: Ten things that make you really happy.

My list, in no particular order: 

1. Taking photos.

2. Being by myself. This isn't to say that I don't enjoy and need to spend time with family and friends, but I equally cherish those moments when I'm walking by myself through a botanical garden, with a camera slung around my neck. When I lived in California, on occasion I'd enjoy eating out for breakfast or lunch alone, with just my journal or a book for company. 

3. Aikido, and the fact that I've persisted in my studies for more than 10 years now.

4. Working with children.When I started working in a school, funnily enough, I didn't want to become a teacher.

5. Having just about the best family ever. This isn't to say they don't have quirks, but they're all-around good folks (although I may be biased?) ;)

6. Chocolate, desserts, sweets, ice cream ... I've got a major sweet tooth. Right now I'm crazy about the brownie brittle they sell at Sam's Club - it's dangerously good.

7. Cooking and baking. They're such beautiful ways to be creative everyday.

8. A cup of coffee in the morning. All's right with the world when I can start my morning with a hot cup of coffee with a liberal dose of almond milk and sugar.
9. Fresh flowers.
10. Books, and libraries.