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Who am I to resist a good tag?

The lovely Johanna has given me quite the task. Apparently I have to list 6 things that make me happy. Only 6? Seriously? Obviously she does not realize how even the slightest thing can make me happy such as not having any messages when I sit at my desk at work, getting a good parking spot or receiving snail mail. It’s all in the little things, my friends.

But, I’m going to try to tackle this meme to the best of my ability.

There is no one I love more on this planet than my husband. He is just the most amazing person I know. No matter what kind of a funk I am in, he always manages to make me feel better – even if he’s the one that put me in the funk! Sometimes I just find myself looking at him and wondering how I got so lucky. He is truly the ray of sunshine in my life.

They may drive me absolutely insane, but I can’t imagine my life without my family. They support me in everything I do and are my number one fans. Plus, I feel like I get closer and closer to them the older I get. My only complaint is that I wish they would realize that I am 27 not 17, but I guess that comes along with being “the baby” in the family.

I absolutely adore animals, but am mostly a dog person. Our 2 Boston Terriers, Brad-Pitt & Gwen (Stefani) have brought both my husband & I so much joy. I know we tend to sound like proud parents, but the truth of the matter is that they are really our children. They sleep in our bed, watch TV with us and go on doggy field trips. When they are not around, my life seems empty. The best part of it all? They only ask for love in return.

I have been lucky enough to be blessed with the best friends a girl could ask for. Granted, I went through a rough patch where I felt like I would never be able to have a “true friend,” but patience finally paid off. I can now honestly say that my friends are less like friends & more like family at this point. Instead of drama, they bring me so much happiness & warmth. I love every single one of you & now believe it is my life’s goal to get ALL of us in one picture together. Quite the feat.

My world would be void of any sort of feeling if it weren’t for music. Half of the time, I use a song to describe how I am currently feeling or how I felt at one particular moment in time so I am sure I’d be rendered incapable of thought or emotion if I didn’t have music in my life. It is my driving force. And I am going to go ahead and cheat & group seeing live music with this category. There is this rush, this indescribable feeling when seeing a band you love live. Nothing can come close to it. There have been moments when I have been moved to tears. I just feel a raw connection towards music & need it daily to keep my sanity on track. Music is my boyfriend.

While trying to pick my last “happy item,” I toyed with sunshine, adventures, traveling, and other simple pleasures, but then I thought I knew the answer. It’s always right in front of me: FOOD. I truly love food. And not because you need it to survive. I find it to be so enthralling. It is a true hobby of mine. The hubs & I are constantly looking for new places to eat, new food to try. We are obsessed with Anthony Bourdain & always make a point to make of list of amazing eateries featured when we go to a new city or country. Now, for someone that loves food so much, I know this will come as a shock, but I don’t know how to cook. At all. I can make rice. That’s about it. It’s kind of embarassing. So I have made it one of my new years resolutions (who keeps those things anyways?) to finally learn how to cook. Nothing insane. Nothing on par with my amazingly talented friend, Camero, but be somewhat competent in a kitchen. I’m hoping the Food Network will help.

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