I’m all about focusing on the little things. Thinking about what makes me happy has gotten me through these turbulent last few years. This time of year, in particular, is magic. There’s something about this moment when Thanksgiving is right around the corner, Christmas ads have been playing for over a month (thankfully, I love Reese Witherspoon), and the year has gone by in a blink of an eye that makes me feel different. It’s definitely a good different but I’ve been feeling this warm magical feeling more this year than I have in the past.
For those of you who know my writing know how much I love to focus on the little things. Those of you who do not know my writing, you will learn this rather quickly. I’ve written this many, many times but I feel like the more you focus on what makes you happy, the happier you will be. So, in honor of feeling these magical feelings, here’s a list of what’s making me happy right now.
Christmas music. Like a cozy blanket that comforts my soul.
Christmas lights. Light up the night as magic fills the air.
Christmas movies. Old reminders of my childhood.
Hot chocolate. Caramel. Milk. Dark.
Warm fires. Spending the afternoon reading a book with my back to the flames.
Pumpkin. Pumpkin pies. Pumpkin Spice Latte. Pumpkin tea.
Peppermint. Peppermint drinks. Candy Canes.
Thanksgiving food. Sweet Potato Something. Corn bread pudding. STUFFING! STUFFING!! STUFFING!!!!!!!!!!
Books. Three books from the Strand and one from BN.
Stories. I have yet to write. I have yet to think of.
Writing. This list with a blanket covering my legs. Thinking of an essay I could write.
Potential Oscar movies. A Star is Born. Bohemian Rhapsody. A Beautiful Boy.
Essays. Both personal and educational about people I cannot relate to.
Home. A purring, old cat. Laughter. Football on in the background.
Kelly Severseike 