50 of my Favorite Things

I got the idea for this post because, mainly, I feel disconnected from my blog and I've wanted to write something for ages now but have had no idea what to include into a post that would interest you guys. I've also been feeling a bit down so I decided to create a list post and challenge some of my blogging friends to the same thing! 

 Lists are an amazing way to make yourself feel better about things. Whether they are to-do lists of what you want to achieve within a certain time frame, or gratitude lists that remind you of the amazing things life still has to offer. Previously, I did one of these gratitude lists of 15 things I am extremely grateful to have in my life. This time, I will be making a list of 50 things I love, including a mixture of big things that are extremely important to me and smaller things that are just simple but still manage to make me happy. And here they are...

1. My family- even when they embarrass me
2. Tom- I could never see myself loving anyone else but him...ever
3. Tom's family, who also feel like my family
4. My friends, I've learnt the hard way that you're the only real friends who will be there for me even when shit hits the fan
5. Netflix (it's getting less deep now!)
6. Surprises
7. Giving presents
8. Online shopping
9. Banana ice cream
10. Unicorns
11. Big Hero Six
12. Harry Potter
13. Reading 
14. Having alone time whilst in the company of Tom. I read/sleep whilst he plays a game or makes music
15. Pajamas- I must have about 16 pairs
16. Sleeping- which explains why I have so many pairs of pajamas
17. Having neat eyebrows and clear skin
18. Crackers
19. Donuts and fondue
20. Pizza
21. Letter and card writing
22. Soppy messages and letters- I make out I'm not a romance person but to a certain extent I love it!
23. Pretty, girly photographs
24. Work placements- I love going in to my local primary school and will soon be volunteering for the Play Away Scheme! 
25. Summer and going abroad on holiday
26. Jack Daniels
27. Film days with lots of food
28. Long walks
29. Flowers-Lilies especially!
30. Blogging 
31. Looking at photographs of pretty bedrooms 
32. Taking pretty photos 
33. Bright, girly clothes- even though they don't suit me
34. Having a tan
35. Receiving and giving compliments that don't always revolve around appearance
36. Smart quotes- 'There are two rules to success: 1) Do not reveal everything you know'
37. Pugs
38. Piglets 
39. Those random strangers who smile at you on the street
40. Winter
41. Planning things
42. Journal writing
43. Candles
44. Old records 
45. Music
46. Making lists and notes
47. Getting things done to a high standard and being recognized and rewarded
48. Cuddles- These always send me out of a bad mood
49. Drawing
50. Life- it's really not as crap as people make it out to be

This was an incredibly easy and uplifting post to write and I really enjoyed sharing with you guys 50 of my favorite things. It's also opened my eyes as to how easy it is to be happy just by thinking of these little things that I am lucky enough to have in my life. 

I would like to see some of my favorite bloggers to give this a go, just so I can be nosey and see what your favorite things are. So Meaghan and Maria...and all of you reading this too, give it a go. Make a list of everything that makes you happy, that you are grateful for. Put it on your blog, or on some paper and keep it in your pocket so you can look at it whenever you feel down.

I hope you all feel wonderful and this idea will help you stay positive!

Smile, it's summer xo