What Makes Me Happy?

Research tells us that happy people are more attractive. Even pretending to smile releases the same happy hormones as if you are actually smiling.

It's a weird emotion. 
It hurts if you laugh too much.
You can be so happy that you cry.
Yet, it's one of the best emotions.

I've decided to write this post for those days when I'm a bit under the weather.
Everyone has those days, right?
If you want to pop back, this post will always be here as a reminder of the little things that make me happy - maybe it'll cheer you up too.

So, what makes me happy?

Well, after having a think about it - quite a few things actually.

When you think about it, the number of times you have been hugged, times you've been tucked up in bed and kissed on the cheek - I don't think I could count the numerous happy, content feelings.

Because of that, I have whittled down a list of 25 things that make me happy.
I thought 10 was too few and 50 a bit too many.
So, here we go.

Happiness is: 

1. Waking up with the warm sun on your face
2. Coming home from a hard day at work, finding dinner ready and waiting for you on the table
3. Laughing with your friends and reminiscing about the silly things you did in the past
4. When you are doing your hair and the first style you choose to do works out first time
5. Getting the perfect winged eyeliner, with no wiggly lines or smudges
6. Having something super cute fall asleep on you - like a cat or a puppy, aww!
7. Being given gifts, just for being you
8. Watching ridiculous videos and fails on YouTube
9. Finding a bargain at your favourite store, in your size
10. Receiving a compliment
11. Reaching a goal, whether that's cooking a meal for your family, running 5k or, well anything!
12. Buying a new note book - or two, or three
13. Growing a vegetable - Picking, cooking and eating it
14. When you go on holiday: Sun, sand and swimming
15. Tidying your room and it looking great
16. Slipping into clean bed sheets
17. Getting a like on a Facebook post
18. When someone in a queue of cars, lets you cross over the road
19. Indulging in a hot chocolate, with marshmallows... and cream
20. Playing boardgames and winning
21. Eating chocolate directly from the freezer
22. Hugging someone you haven't seen in ages
23. When people laugh at your jokes
24. Walking through dry, crisp leaves
25. Having a picnic on a summers day

I'm sure there are many more things that make me happy, but here's my little list. They may not be fancy or things that have made me the happiest I have ever been, but it's my list and these little things make me happy.

I think I will look at this post in the future, just as a simple way to make me smile.

What was the happiest moment of your life?

Crosby Beach | Liverpool

Last weekend, I was lucky enough to visit Liverpool again and went to see Another Place on Crosby Beach - A beautiful art installation of 100 cast iron statues that all look out to sea.
On a sunny day, they are a little out of place, I feel they should be viewed on a stormy grey day to truly get the full effect, but I absolutely loved it and will definitely visit again, if only to get some really moody shots into my portfolio!

Some more information
Visit Southport 
Visit Liverpool 

Monthly Favourites | May 2015

Makeup 

Flawless Fresh Face
I have been loving the simple make up look this month. For a more summery look, I will wear a light foundation or BB cream, a rose blush, a peach highlight for dewy cheeks and Vaseline on my lips. However, after a long day, I cannot wait to take my makeup off with the garnier micellar water for sensitive skin. It's so fresh and works wonders.

Hair 

My fringe is in an awkward stage where it is too long to keep as bangs, but too short to part and blend into my hair so this month I have been loving bobby pins, pinning my hair back and the half and half preppy look.

Music 

I'm still obsessed with Ed Sheeran. The less said about that the better - However, singing along, getting ready in the morning gets me ready and set for the day.

Movies

I love Netflix - I watch it every night. Whether that's reruns of Dexter's Lab or catching up with Pretty Little Liars. Anyway, my favourite movie that I watched this month was The Family, starring Robert De Niro, It's basically about a mafia family who try and fit into a new neighborhood. It's so funny and has just the right amount of crime and violence for a horror lover like myself.

Wildcard 

Tesco's cherries and berries double concentrated squash. Just get it, it's delicious. Really fruity and delicious, it would be great matched with lemonade to create a tasty mocktail in the summer!

And there you have it, a few of my favourite things this month :)

Time to Wind Down 

I've been so tired recently. Not sleeping well and getting stuck into the last series of Breaking Bad (FINALLY) are doing nothing for the deep caverns under my as well as the constant yawning.
Because of this, I have decided tonight I will have an early night and here is my wind down wish list.




Bloggers constantly go on about a lush bath. I personally am not a fan of the vegan loving, over priced, headache inducing goods so for me, a simple bath with lavender oils and salt scrub added is all I need. For deeper relaxation, I will switch off the lights, spark up some candles and listen to some calming music - pure bliss.

Lathering a creamy goo onto your face, isn't everyone's cup of tea, but personally I love nothing more! Whether the mask is creamy and smooth, clay that cracks, or slime that peels, face masks are one of my ultimate indulgences. Further to that - cold cucumber. Something I always saw on tacky American TV programmes, but something I love doing.  Cold, soothing and so refreshing on your eyes.

Once I become too hot and red from the neck down, it's usually time for a quick cold shower and off into the welcoming hug of a fluffy dressing gown. Add some cozy slippers and snuggle amongst cushions, throws, blankets, teddies and drift off to sleep...

Goodnight

Just a few facts about me...

50 to be precise 

1.     My favourite film is A Beautiful Mind

2.     I’ve never had braces

3.     My eyes have been described as chocolate buttons

4.     I’m 1 meter 70cm, I don’t know what this is in feet and inches

5.     I have a hamster called Bogden, he is a Roborobski hamster

6.     I have never broken any bones… touch wood!

7.     I hate everything that buzzes, whether this is a fly, wasp, bee…

8.     I love horror films

9.     If a TV programme is longer than 5 series, forget it

10.   I still have a teddy bear that sleeps in my bed, his name is Dylan

11.   I’m terrified of roller coasters, but I have been on the big one at Blackpool

12.   Cucumber is pointless, as is celery

13.   I wear glasses, I can’t see far away

14.   When I get nervous, my belly gets poorly

15.   Pinterest is my life

16.   I used to tap dance

17.   I play the flute

18.   Bourbon creams – happy days

19.   Day to day, I am a digital marketer

20.   I want to live in France, Paris if possible

21.   I can’t speak French

22.   I used to wear electric green eyeliner all the time

23.   I like to make my own jewellery

24.   I can’t knit… nope

25.   I have a sister, she lives in Australia

26.   I love visiting different places, but I hate travelling

27.   I can’t write a capital N only a little n

28.   Daisies are my favourite flower

29.   I walk like a horse when I wear heels

30.   I never want to have short hair

31.   I once went to the Trafford centre 3 times in 1 week

32.   McDonalds wins

33.   Dogs win

34.   I have only just discovered Lego and I love it

35.   I’ve never been to Ikea

36.   Daisy perfumes by Marc Jacobs are my favourite

37.   I get sweaty knees… tmi? Thought so

38.   I hate painting my nails, but love them long and looking pretty

39.   My room is always a mess

40.   I have completed a cooking course, but still can’t make a decent cake

41.   I know if you have hidden vegetables in my meal – don’t even bother

42.   I love photography

43.   I own about 2 pairs of pyjamas – I usually have to wear an old t-shirt

44.   I have 3 wardrobes, I am not proud of this fact

45.   I hate throwing things away

46.   Sweets! Dip Dabs are my favourite

47.   I don’t remember anything

48.   Name badges are the future

49.   I was born on New Year’s Eve

50.   I don’t like talking about myself…