Young, broke & fabulous.

1. New things for the house. I’ve been spending a lot of time changing rooms around in our home this past week or so. It’s funny how a simple throw rug and a fresh bunch of flowers can change a whole room (and mood).
2. Sweet gestures from kind friends. A favourite girl friend of mine dropped some books off to me this Morning, that she had borrowed for her daughter to read. In hand she had a can of diet coke, my favourite chocolate bar and a pretty new bookmark. She’s a keeper.
3. Nieces and nephews. You little ones are just the best thing when I’m in need for a mood lift. Thanks for laughing at my jokes guys. It means a lot.
4. Wedding planning. Still trying to find the perfect venue, but yesterday when a package arrived from Confetti System with some Reception decor, I danced up a giddy storm like nobodys business.
5. My boys. I love nothing more than when I am home with both of them. “House in it’s yard, turns into home.” I adore my tiny family of three.

1. Catching my little girl singing to herself. She might be playing, or sitting in the car or watching “Olla” (Dora) and she will just start up with a “La la la… Olla” or “La La La neeeeen” I know I must be doing something right when she is so happy she bursts into song.
2. My sisters. They are way too good to me. They are so good to my baby girl. And they tolerate my sometimes frustrating boyfriend. They tell it like it is and buy me lunch. I love them.
3. The Frustrating Boyfriend. I love him a lot. He is clueless at romance, and pretty annoying about cars, but he is my Itchy and I love him.
4. Watching Tiah learn something new. When she came out with Green, Blue and Red I nearly cried. When she learnt to squeeze my hand and tell me she loves me I DID cry.
5. Maternity clothes shopping… I love it. It is so much more fun to shop for clothes when you get to FLAUNT things you would usually try and cover up.

You know what Jess? We love you, too. And I also love maternity clothes shopping for you… and birdie clothes shopping… and… well mainly I just like telling you what to buy :)

1. Friends – BIG part of my life. I have pretty much the best group of friends a girl could ask for. It’s nice to know that no matter what I always have this amazing bunch of people to turn to when needed. I look forward to spending many, many more years with this amazing bunch of people and our children growing up together – possibly being forced onto each other ha-ha. I hope they realise how much they all mean to me x
2. Exercise – I’ll be the first to admit, I’m pretty crazy when it comes to exercise (4 nights of bootcamp, a PT session and Saturday mornings, and some Sundays depending on what happens the night before). I don’t think I could survive without it – it clears my head and always puts me in a better mood (and it definitely helps having such a great trainer). If only I was rich, I would quit my job and become a PT and spend my entire day doing something I enjoy, rather than something I am starting to loathe.
3. $$Money$$ - Not the fact that I have next to nothing of it anymore, and how much I miss the freedom of being able to buy whatever I want, when I want – But I’m still happy with what I have accomplished and have to show for it – and who knows, maybe one day soon I’ll actually be able to afford to live in my property…
4. Buying Other People Gifts – I actually can’t think of anything that makes me happier?! I absolutely enjoy and love buying gifts for other people, watching their happiness and excitement makes me happy J I look forward to the next birthday!
5. Music – Makes any and all situations better. I have quite a varied taste in music which definitely helps with the many different moods lol
6. Breakfast/Lunches/Dinners/Movies with the Girls – I am very much beginning to far more enjoy the simple movie dates and eating out with my girls, especially at the moment in my current ‘over it’ mood with going out to the clubs. It’s just such a good, nice, relaxed environment and always a lot of fun still.
7. Shoes – Shoes shoes shoes shoes shoes – these amazing little beauties can always brighten my mood, put a spark in my day and a smile on my heart. ROFL. No, but seriously. If I’m having a bad day, all I need to do is walk into Betts and I feel instant relief. Problem much? I don’t think so!

The only problem with your shoe addiction is that your a size smaller than me Nicole :) (On a serious note, how cute will all of our future babies be together? Even more serious than that, when did we become old enough to talk babies on a serious note?)

1. The future - moving in with Greig, having a nice new house, eventually having a family etc I am just way to excited to experience all of these things, it’s hard to wait for it sometimes.
2. Ruby - this pup is such a character and is constantly keeping everyone entertained around the house. I love that she knows what I mean when I say come for cuddles/kisses (yes I am one of those people who smooches their dog) & how she has no sense of personal space.
3. Books!! I seriously can not get enough of books - and I mean real proper cover & paper books not these silly ebook things! I love getting so absorbed in a great story that I physically can’t put the book down & then getting upset when it’s over (almost 5 years later & I am still not over the fact Harry Potter is finished). As soon as Greig & I get into the new house, the first thing I am doing is making myself a reading room where my books can all live nicely on display with a huge comfy chair :)
4. Greig - Almost a year & a half after our 1st date and I still get excited to see him. I’m glad I found this one (or got pushed into him thanks to Belle & Jess :P), he’s always giving me something to laugh about & is so encouraging of the things I do & want to try. It’s exciting to see that he’s such a big part of number 1.
5. My friends - I think I pretty much have the greatest group of friends ever, we all bring a different dynamic to our group. Each one of them brings out a different side of me & they always make me pee myself laughing. The best thing about them is I know I can always count on them, whether it be for a disgusting night out, listening to me have a whinge or even just to tell me when I’ve done something s//t. I love these guys a lot & if I wasn’t such a freak with showing emotion I would tell them all the time!
6. Putting on my “out of office” at work. Seriously, it can even be just for a day & I loveeeeeee it!!! Not that I despise my job but any day out of the office is a real treat, whether it’s to go to a meeting or better still an RDO or holiday!
7. Food - I am a massive foodie!! I love food, I love eating it and I love making it. I spend a good portion of the day thinking about my next meal and planning different things to cook, I really should weigh 200 kilos based on how much my life is based around food. In fact, writing this right now is making me anxious for lunch haha.

Thanks for sharing (again!) Raquel :) She is actually one of the best cooks too, by the way.

I’ve decided to put the Happy Lists up again on the blog, because it’s nice to be reminded of the little things that make you happy, right?