Finding happiness in the small stuff

Recently I read a book that listed thousands of personal moments from childhood to adulthood that brought happiness to the writer. I didn't think it would be that difficult to create my own list which is what I did while waiting in a doctor's office. No it wasn't that long a wait because my list was only 4 pages long. I started to think about my job search and the frustration, anxiety and worry that are present everyday. Then I concentrated on the moments when I remembered feeling happy and every time I experienced that particular thing whatever it was; the feeling of happiness came rushing back. I challenge you to write your own list, while you are having a cup of coffee or sitting on the deck, think about your life and relive those happiness moments. Reflect on that list, read it again and again. It is more difficult to be happy that it is to be unhappy. Don't be surprised if you end up with more than 4 pages, maybe you will be the next one to write a book how to find happy moments in the small stuff. Here are a few of mine:

Sled riding on cardboard
Learning to blow a bubble
Riding a bike with no hands
Drive in movies $1 night
Eating brownie batter out of the bowl
Seeing the space shuttle launch every time
A perfect hair day
Jumping in puddles
Passing a drivers test
Scent of a baby
Holding your child for the first time
Seeing your child graduate from college
Paying off college loans
Receiving an unexpected gift or award
Listening to the sound of your child's voice
Walking through the woods in the fall
Penny candy
Being picked for a sports team
Finding a job after losing one
Helping someone get a job
Watching a sunset with your spouse and a glass of wine on the beach