5 Things That Take Me To My Happy Place {Listable Life}

I am so glad that I found Nicole's Listable Life blog series via SITS! Granted, I jumped on board in Week 3... but I've still found it rather enjoyable and it is my hope that you have too.  It has also provided me with a prompt to blog about rather than trying to come up with something on my own. {I've had writer's block as of late}

This week's prompt:

5 Things That Take You To Your Happy Place

So, here we go!

1. God's Word


The Word of God defines my happy place. 

It is my rock. 

my fortress. 

my hiding place. 

my source of comfort. 

my greatest treasure.

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2. My Boys

When I say, "my boys," I am most definitely throwing my husband, Greg, into the mix. But I thought that I would spare all of you that uber romantic, sappy, sentimental, crap. {you're welcome} As you read from last week's Thankful Thursday post, I absolutely adore my husband. There usually isn't a "happy place" moment that does not involve Greg. But like I said, I am going to spare you from all of that mushy stuff and talk about the other "men" in my life. My sons, Hayden and Rylan.

While they drive me crazy at times and are often the source of chaos in our house, I cannot help but be overcome with joy whenever these two goobers curl up in my lap for some one on one time with Mommy. It melts my heart. My day instantly brightens when they shower me with hugs and kisses. Stress and worry disappear the very moment they whisper, "I love you, Mommy." My sons have taught me a great deal about love since they have entered into my life, because their innocence has yet to be tainted by the world's perversion of the word. These two have turned my world upside down and there is nothing that I wouldn't do for them. 

3. Running 

Running not only provides me with an excellent source of exercise, it also provides me with the ability to work out all of the things troubling me on my pavement. I love this image from Asics that I found on Pinterest, because it paints an accurate picture of how I feel while I am running.

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Even if I am dreading a particular workout {ie- hills} I always, always feel better after my run. And I have yet to regret the time that I have spent either on the treadmill or the pavement.

4. Bubble Bath

Light some scented candles. Turn on Michael Buble or Josh Groban. Slip into the warm, silky water, and simply drift away. Awwww... my happy place. Peace. Quiet. Tranquility. 

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Even if I can only get 20-30 minutes uninterrupted by little boys pounding on the bathroom door- it's pure bliss. 

5. Chocolate

Dark chocolate. Milk chocolate. White chocolate. Doesn't matter. I love me some chocolate. To say that I am addicted would be an understatement. Okay... maybe I am exaggerating a little bit... but I do enjoy chocolate. If you ever need to butter me up for whatever reason, all you would have to do is bring me some chocolate and I am a happy girl.

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So... what are some things that make you happy?