Friday, February 1, 2013

UBC 30 - The Little Things That Make Me Smile

Day 30 of the Ultimate Blogging Challenge

Corinne at Everyday Gyaan is the host of this prompt for the Thursday Writer's Post




The little things that make me smile ...



Sunsets - they are so magical

Christmas Tree. Christmas Lights and Diwali lights - such a happy time of year

Balloons - they're so cheerful and when they show up I know I'm on the right track.

Rainbows - I always think that's a sign from Heaven.

Watching my kids see their Birthday Cakes for the first time - the smile on their faces made me smile too.

Little kids - kids are so innocent and sweet. They look at the world in awe and wonder.

Playing board games with my kids - our favourite game is Trivial Pursuit - some of the questions make us giggle.

Watching "I Love Lucy" - guaranteed to lift us (as in my family) out of the doldrums

Watching the birds jostle for position in the bird feeder - the bird feeder itself makes us smile

Watching the beautiful peaceful hills around my house - always makes me happy

Music - food for the soul

Cute little dogs with coats - this really amuses me - don't know why.

Ice cream - never fails to please.

Landing in Mumbai and walking out of the airport - so great to see my cousins and other relatives

Landing back in Wellington - so good to be home and the view of Welly from the plane is just so spectacular.

And today the rugby sevens parade down Lambton Quay but a big smile on my face. But that's a post for another day.




A warm smile is the universal language of kindness. ~ William Arthur Ward 




So what are the things that make you smile?



Have a happy day.

Warm Regards
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26 comments:

  1. Suzy, you know what makes me smile? When others share what makes their day or what makes them smile. Really and truly, I love watching kids have a good time at what they are doing.

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    1. Thanks Aletha. Glad my post made you smile. Thanks for visiting.

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  2. Loved your list, Suzy. Ice-cream and dogs with coats are certainly part of my list, as are a lot of others. You landing in Mumbai would certainly make me smile too! ;)

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    1. Thanks Corinne. I can't wait for my next trip to Mumbai. No plans yet though. And meeting you all would make me smile. There something about those cute little dogs and coats and the way they walk!

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  3. A very good list Suzy. Many of which uplifts me too.

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  4. Loved your list. My children wanting to play with me more than watch tv...that makes me smile! :)

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    1. Thanks Jessica. Yep, that would make me smile. And all these comments make me smile too.

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  5. I love this blog post - it resulted in lots of smiles I'm sure :)

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    1. Thanks Optimistic Existentialist. I sure hope it did. Thanks for visiting.

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  6. Oh, I love the things that make you smile, Suzy! I can identify with the birds, sunsets, and little kids for sure!
    Blessings to you!

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    1. Thanks Martha. It really is the little things that make us smile. Blessings to you too.

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  7. Thank you Suzy, reading 'what makes you smile' was a lovely way to begin my day. I especially liked the quote at the end and have written it in my journal.
    Wishing you lots of smiles
    Dawn Alice

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    1. Thanks Dawn. I'm glad my post brightened your day. Sending smiles to you too.

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  8. This is an awesome post. Especially I Love Lucy!!!!!
    Susie Brown

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    1. Thanks Susie. Yep, Lucy is sure to put a smile on my face.

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  9. Great list! :-) I have a little dog with a coat right here.

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    1. Thanks Debbie - oh how sweet - your doggie is so cute.

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  10. It looks like you know what makes you smile. I hope you find these things.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/2013/01/writers-post-little-things-that-make-me.html

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    1. Thanks Joyce. I'm sure I could add a whole lot more. Loved your story.

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  11. What a great list! I love rainbows too! They are my good luck charm! Thanks for reminding me!

    Susan Dusterhoft
    Today's Working Woman
    todayworkingwoman25.blogspot.com

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  12. Awesome list of things to make you smile. I Love Lucy--really will pull you up out of the doldrums, and sunsets do it every time!

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    1. Thanks Jenn. We watch a Lucy episode everyday - it sends us all to bed happy.

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