Thursdays List- Special 100th post edition

This is my 100th post- only took most of the year to get there!!
So for today's list- I am going to list 100 things that make me smile- some you may have heard before some are probably new

1. My hubby- who is always a constant in my life- and makes me smile everyday to know how truly blessed I am to have him as a partner in life
2. Good friends who are always there- no matter what- no matter when I need them
3. My parents who have always been there to support me- no matter what's going on and who I realize now more than ever have always pushed me to do my best and wanted what's in my best interest- even when I fought them every step of the way
4. Daily phone calls with my aunt- whom I can talk to about ANYTHING and who just listens- if I miss one it throws my whole day off
5. My kitties who are like my kids
6. A roof over my head- no matter what we need to do to the house- I am grateful that we are able to have something of our own- headaches and all
7. My coworkers who I spend more time with than almost anyone else in my life- they are always good for a smile, a laugh, a strict talking to and an ear when I need it- and they are an extremely driven, motivated group that make me want to do better.
8. The sunshine in the morning on a crisp day
9. My fellow bloggers that I have met through out this year and before- you guys are the best!
10. My niece and nephews- they are the best, cutest, most adorable kids (i'm a little biased admittedly) but they bring constant smiles to my face
11. Listening to the rain on the roof while I am snuggled in bed with my kitties
12. Phone calls from a friend who i haven't talked to in ages that last for two hours or more
13. Going on a date with my hubby
14. A package waiting at the door
15. A good grade on a paper
16. Watching the sunrise
17. Waterfalls
18. the sound of children laughing
19. A bubble bath
20. Laughing so hard you start crying
21. A sister in law who is like your sister and is always up for anything
22. Planning a party
23. taking pictures
24. decorating someone's cubicle at work for their birthday- and watching their eyes light up when they come in
25. Stuffed animals to snuggle with
26. the ease of sending an email to connect with people
27. Phone calls with my grandmothers that last for hours
28. A new pen
29. No plans on a weekend after being right out straight for several weekends in a row
30. Signs from those who have passed that let you know that they are still right there with you
31. Allowing myself an hour a week to just zone out and relax
32. A good song playing really loud on the rare times that the radio is on
33. The smell of new paint
34. A simple change of kitchen hardware making a huge difference
35. A good cup of coffee
36. Anticipation of a friend's visit
37. Driving for hours by myself
38. Facebook and reconnecting with old friends
39. Yummy lemon smelling lotion
40. The bring red color of apple jelly made my me for the first time
41. Sharing a meal that I cooked with good friends
42. Getting lost in a book for a couple of hours
43. Sitting in a dark theatre after a show is over and feeling the energy reverbarate around the room
44. Hanging out with my brother drinking coffee and just talking about everything
45. Sitting on the beach on a cloudy day letting the wind whip through your hair
46. Laying in the grass in a dark field watching for shooting stars with a thermos of hot chocolate between you
47. The silence of a library
48. The smell of homemade bread cooking
49. Someone asking how you are- and actually wanting to hear the reason
50. random text messages saying I'm thinking of you and I love ya
51. The smell of the first snow
52. The first flower you notice in the spring- often poking through the snow
53. Sitting around a campfire, roasting marshmallows and drinking beer
54. Feeling his arms around me, calming me down from a nightmare when he's barely awake
55. Crossing something off your bucket list
56. Road trips with friends
57. Fortunes from fortune cookies that speak to you so much, you need to hang them up in a place where you can look at them often
58. Real mail- not a bill- waiting when you get home from work
59. Watching a child blow the dandelion whiskers off and not caring that there will be more dandelions in your yard because you will look at them and remember the look of pure wonder in their eyes
60. A cup of tea in a friends garden
61. Knowing, deep down, that it's going to be okay- no matter what is going on- it's going to be okay
62. Lighting a new candle for the first time
63. Coming home to dinner cooked and the house cleaned up
64. Sitting in an airport, waiting to board a plane- whether coming or going- and knowing that adventures await for you
65. Chocolate
66. Seeing something that reminds you of your hometown- the one you grew up, think of fondly and know that you would never go back there for longer than a visit.
67. Going to an aquarium
68. Looking through my passport and seeing all the places that I have been- and knowing that I have been very very lucky
69. Watching a child put on chapstick
70. Sitting in a park, with a book, people watching
71. Picnic lunches
72. When someone hugs you- and it's a real hug- one of those hugs that you feel wrapped in their arms and loved
73. The first ice cream cone of the season- peppermint with chocolate sprinkles
74. Fresh veggies
75. People who you never thought you'd grow close with becoming the closest friends you've got
76. Knowing that no matter what..my current boss has my back
77. Laughing so hard you cry
78. Crying so hard you laugh
79. The smell of a new baby, the way they snuggle right into your arms...and being able to give them to mom when they start crying  or need a diaper changed
80. Crisp cold water to drink
81. The unexpected smell of leaves burning outside while I am driving.
82. A tart raspberry margarita(s) in the rocks with sugar- not salt
83. The smell of clean laundry
84. New shoes
85. A fun pair of earrings
86. Holiday sparkle- you know how everything looks all sparkly this time of year- gold and silver accents, being able to wear something a bit glitzy to all the holiday parties- love it!!
87. Spending a day with the girls- complete with frivolous shopping, lunch, lots and lots of laughter and giggling at silly things
88. Free makeovers at the makeup counter at the mall
89. The smell of suntan lotion after a long day at the beach
90. Figuring out how to manipulate furniture to fit in a room just right.
91. Conversations about nothing and everything all at the same time
92. Finding pieces of sea glass on the beach
93. Midnight movie showings when you don't have to work the next day
94. Random love notes in your lunch box
95. The perfect picture you weren't even trying to take
96. Playing on a playground
97. A perfectly sharpened pencil
98. Finding retro owls at thrift stores to help decorate my house
99. Being recognized for work that you have done well
100. Knowing that no matter what you are going through, some day you will be able to look at it with perspective and know that you were able to learn from it and it has become part of who you are.

There are so many things in my life that make me smile everyday and this blog has really helped me to focus on those, instead of all the negatives.
hugs and love to you all!!