What makes me happy part 13

Catching up with an old friend over hamburgers and cokes...

I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see.
~ John Burrough

What makes me happy part 12

Quiet nights at home.

If you always do what interests you, at least one person is pleased.
~ Katharine Hepburn

What makes me happy part 11

Farmers market and CSA goodness

Homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream

Locally made peach soda.

Surprise belated birthday gifts.

The grass is greener where you water it.
~ Neil Barringham

What makes me happy part 10

Making and eating food that would have made my 12-year-old self gag. 

Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.
~ Albus Dumbledore

What makes me happy part 9

Recipes that turn out well - and that my coworkers devour.  Chocolate zucchini bread.

If we all did the things we are capable of doing we would literally astound ourselves.
~ Thomas Edison

What makes me happy part 8

Starting...

Finishing...

Backstage passes...

Unique opportunities...

...and first pitches.

Wherever you are, be all there.
~ Jim Elliot

What makes me happy part 7

My bike fits in the back of my car (since my bike rack is too big)...

And new bike pedals...to make my knees hurt less.

Respond to every call that excites your spirit.
~ Rumi