Happy Things

My new job has been making me really happy. I'm sure a few things might pop up that are frustrating or distasteful--every job has a few, after all. But at the end of Week #1 I haven't found that many of them. Rather, I find myself just counting the blessings of this position. Here are a few for you to consider with me:

I don't go into work until 8:00 am. This means I can get up at 5:00 am, work out at the gym, drive home and ready myself and still have time to eat breakfast before heading in to the office.

My boss is also my friend. Working with friends is The Best. My boss is also a fan of Smart Cookies (having introduced her to them myself!) and is entirely in favor of working them in whenever and wherever possible.

For my new position I've been given a 32 GB iPod Touch, a Flip Camera, and a new MacBook Pro. I love new toys. I also spent an entire work day (or almost an entire day) playing with the iPod. And that's okay because I was SUPPOSED TO.

There aren't any papers to grade, or lessons to plan, or students to tutor after the work day. So when the clock hits 4:00 pm I get to go home and do whatever I want. So if I want to watch 3 episodes of Criminal Minds on Ion? Yeah, I can do that.

Really life has just been pretty good as of late. So for your viewing pleasure (and really, take some time to think about each one...they're fab), a list of other things I find to be truly happiness-inducing:

Getting a package in the mail

Knowing there are good leftovers in the fridge
Having fun plans for the weekend
Vacations
The Apple Store
Reading a great book
Mittens
Hallmark cards
Free stuff
Having a really great workout
Songs by Train ("If It's Love" rocks my world)
Cake
Eating breakfast at home
Gaining a little perspective--Thanks Judy J.!
Movie nights in class
Smart Cookie
Seeing wild animals in the city (Live ones, that is...)

Pumpkin steamers
A new ringtone
Reading before bedtime
The temple
Hot chocolate
Birthdays

What makes you happy lately?

Mitten photo here