Some stuff that makes me happy:
- good decisions
- well written, persuasive prose
- elegant solutions
- evocative experiences
- genuine, honest communication
- afterglow
- summertime
- doodling
- people who smile easily
- getting really good at something
- shapes in clouds
- hikes, urban and otherwise
- sunny meadows (especially with streams that wind through them)
- undiscovered beaches
- amazing views
- underdogs, black sheep, dreamers
- homes with lots of natural light
- shared experiences at secret places
- herb gardens
- mint tea
- mountains
- cold mountain lakes
- parents
- sister
- wife
- friends
- fog
- wet redwoods
- triple features
- bikes (riding, fixing, spotting, reading about)
- driving on curvy dirt roads
- cheese
- houseplants
- laughing so hard you cry
- finding things i lost
- taking off my shoes after a long day
- breakfast with friend
- things that light interestingly up at night
- heavy techno bass