hi. i'm back. and i'm back with a happy list.

Friday, September 4, 2009

hello. i'm back.

and, oh how i've missed you.
thanks for the kind encouraging emails and comments.
and also for the thoughts and prayers.

it means a lot.
you mean a lot to me....

so the other night when i couldn't sleep, i made a little happy list in my head.
i wrote the list down the next morning and have since been adding things to it.

i didn't realize it at first, but i hadn't actually written one down
silly me.
so long ago....
far, far too long ago.


15 things that make taza terribly happy:
{sometimes it's hard listing just 10}

  1. sharing a bowl of ice cream with one spoon
  2. wishing on fallen eye lashes
  3. old vintage electric fans
  4. cuddling under the comforter before the alarm clock goes off
  5. vacuuming
  6. modern medicine
  7. feeling his scruffy beard against my cheek
  8. unexpected letters in the mail from my sweet mother
  9. people watching from the passenger seat of a car
  10. that first big breath of fresh air you take when you step outside in the early morning
  11. eskimo kisses. butterfly kisses.
  12. memories of grandma and grandpa barica
  13. anticipation for the holidays
  14. wedding cakes
  15. blogging friends around the world

have a beautiful weekend!
keep calm and carry on....

79 reviews:

Joni and Rico Adams said...

Beautiful list. It's great to take a second and list the things that we are grateful for and it drowns out the faint thoughts of worry and sadness and things we cannot control. Thanks for sharing!

Mallory said...

all of these make me happy as well BUT especially #10 - the early morning air; glorious. glad you're back!

Cassie Levi said...

So glad you're back :)

vanessa joie said...

So glad you're back. xo

Lucie said...

Welcome back lady ! It's nice to read your new happy list, you should do it more often. Have a nice week end,
Xo

Rose Red said...

Welcome back friend!

missy. said...

ive missed you lady! your posts are special to my day to day life and without them it feels like something is missing. hope things are better for you now. much love!

Madi said...

I am so happy that your back! I have missed you so much! Your blog makes me so happy and it lifts my spirits up when Im feeling gloomy. By simply making this blog you are making a difference on people!

mic said...

oh i'm so glad you're back! love the list!

Mitch & Chelsey said...

yay! Im so happy your back.

amuse me said...

Glad to see you back - always a breath of fresh air in my day. :) M

Yelena R. said...

Welcome back! I missed seeing your daily posts :)

Sydney Swift said...

it's so good that you're back!

erin elder said...

your blog is definitely one of the things that make me terribly happy. welcome back!!

Taylor K said...

welcome back. i missed you.

Cupcakes and Cashmere said...

this certainly made my day hearing that you're back and just as positive and inspirational as always. i'm right there with ya on your entire list, but mainly with the anticipation of the holidays. i get giddy just thinking about halloween! xo

SHOKOOFEH said...

Happy to have you back...


:)
keep calm and carry on!

Blicious said...

so happy you're back! i hope everything is ok!

love your happy list! made me smile!

xoxo

Mandy said...

I'm so glad you're back Taza, and hope everything is okay. I love your happy list!

Kora Bruce said...

Glad to have you back! loving your sweet little list!

Mitch & Chelsey said...

yay! Im so happy your back.

princess lasertron said...

welcome back, lady!

Maddie said...

what a beautiful list :) so glad that you sound like your spirits have been lifted! welcome back :) have a wonderful weekend!

Mitch & Chelsey said...

yay! Im so happy your back.

April Pantall said...

Love happy lists:
Have to agree, one of my favorite things is my husband' scruffy beard rubbing on my face -- tickly kisses are the best. Have a good holiday weekend!

Emily said...

This list is marvelous! I just found your blog and am loving it! Your happy list inspired me to begin one of my own! I think I am more blessed than I realize and now's the time to get it down on paper! Take care!

J.Dimps said...

i <3 wishing on eyelashes, and eskimo kisses.... and wedding cake, well, weddings in general. :)

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Emma said...

yay, you're back! and what a good happy list. have a beautiful weekend x

Not quite there yet... said...

I do love your happy list! You are so darling. Look how many people adore you!

dawn said...

i'm glad you're back - your blog always brings a smile to face! hope you're doing better, and enjoy the long, lovely weekend :)

Brandy said...

Yay! Love it! Happy you are back!

Jessika Doyel said...

so very glad you're back.
you bring a lot of light to people's lives, just so you know.

Revolution Vintage said...

Your blog is AMAZING. beautiful in thoughts and pictures. So glad your happy and so glad I am now one of your followers ( from Malibu, CA ).
xo

Meghan said...

YAY! So glad you're back! Hope everything is ok! Thanks for brightening my day with that list - my husband and I always cuddle before the alarm, too!

MeganRose said...

Welcome back!!! Your list is great, Number 10 is also one of my all time favorite things....except when it is -10 degrees out and it is shocking in a not so pleasant way!! :=)

Hanako66 said...

such a sweet and lovely list! i can never have an eyelash fall off without using it for wishes!

i am so happy to have you back...the blogging community just isn't the same without your sunshine!

fra said...

so good to hear from you!

Sara said...

I've missed you!
Your lists always make me happy :)

Auishtha said...

Welcome back Taza. I've missed your posts.

My beau and I can totally relate with wishing on fallen eyelashes (we do this one a lot) and eskimo kisses (it's our trademark goodbye kiss).

Take care taza. Again, welcome back!

Scooter and Jessica Plowman said...

Welcome back! I hope you are feeling better.

Kris said...

great list! I need to make one now...

the southern hostess said...

A beautiful list! Glad you're back to the blog.

Jen Berry said...

you're back!!!! you rock. hope your journey has been bearable. you were missed

courtney. said...

so glad you're back.

Katherine said...

So why am I not at all surprised that you would return with a big burst of HAPPY-ness--it's so you!! I love the beach pic. Love the list. Welcome back!

Brooke Premo said...

Yay, you're back! We have missed you. I love your list!

It's All Good said...

yes! I love love this list! and welcome back!!

Amy said...

Welcome back!! So happy that things are getting better for you. I love you happy list!

Have a great long weekend!

xoxo
Amy
thebargainhunterextraordinaire

Katherine said...

I also love your sincere GRATITUDE for all the prayers and well-wishes you received during your absence. xo

Carmen said...

I always feel akward leaving a comment, but... I'm so happy you're back! and I love your happy list. Especially nr 2., I firmly believe that there must be an eye lash fairy (just like there is the tooth fairy)...

maryp said...

welcome back... i hope your time away was helpful and restful. i'm thinking about taking some time myself. enjoy your weekend!

Misha said...

You are so inspiring! :)

Louise said...

So glad you're back! I missed reading your posts these last few days!

Thank you for posting such a lovely happy list. I'm having to prepare for a presentation and despite my stressed out state, it managed to make me smile and made me get some much needed perspective :o)

The Gourmet Traveller said...

Oh thank goodness you're back! I missed you! I soo get the modern medicine one - totally true!

Caitlin said...

Aw my boyfriend and I just shared ice cream last night w/ one spoon. Except it wasn't in a bowl, we did it up super classy straight out of the carton! Super happy you're back, I adore your blog!!!!

holtkamp said...

glad you're back! have fun in NYC!

hawthorne girl said...

I'm so glad to see you back, we've missed you too! Have a great weekend in NY. I wonder if Rafa Nadal will be there? Love him!

Lynn said...

boo to the ya, you're back! like someone mentioned above, it's no wonder you begin your return with a happiness list. and such a fab one too! i am also partial to the scruff, sometimes hiding the electric razor on my boyf ; )

got a feeling about #6 and hope everything is okay for you & your fams <3

in respect to the positive thought process, i am ever so fond of inspiration boards and make them up all the time. There's a section where I put pix of the inspirational people I love and admire. There's Oprah, Walt Disney (just his face makes me smile), Cesar Millan, Kris Carr and YOU! among others, but I just wanted to tell you cos you make me smile and you're such a great girl!

"Life is like a box of crayons. Most people are the 8-color boxes, but what you're really looking for are the 64-color boxes with the sharpeners on the back. ~John Mayer~

xo,
Lynn

Drea said...

It's all about #4. I usually wake up before the alarm goes off and try to catch a couple more minutes of cuddle time before I have to go to get ready for work. :)

Paisley Petunia said...

So glad you are back! We really missed you. Have a wonderful long weekend and say hello to Rog at the Open xoxo

Gaia said...

so happy you are finally back! I missed you so much...
Love the wedding cakes too and also unexpected comments on my blog and a movie night (sofa, pizza and movie) with my Mr B!

hope youìll have a great weekend! isn't it labour day soon?

jacqueline said...

so glad you are back. x

jen said...

Yay! Welcome back Taza!

Christina said...

So glad you are back!!! I've missed reading.

Kaijuu said...

Glad you are back! God bless and many miracles and happiness your way ^_^

noella said...

yaay your back.. need my early morning taza fix for work! and i heart your lists - especially unexpected (or any) mails :)

Tierney said...

Taza, I must say how glad i am that you're back! I missed your beautiful posts which keep me smiling all day long! :D

emma said...

it makes me terribly happy that you're back.

AHM x said...

So happy you're back blogging Taza! Your posts really do put a smile on my face. Welcome back!! x

Amy! said...

YAY :)

leahrae said...

So glad that you are back!
You feel like a friend because of your writing, and so I was worried about you like I would a friend.
Hope everything is going well and you guys are enjoying the last couple of weeks of summer.
Looking forward to reading more.

Diana said...

it's about time you have *your* own list! :)

lavelle said...

this is a lovely list naomi!
i hope that you are feeling happier now
xx

Chessa! said...

i LOVE these lists..and I also find it way too difficult to narrow it down to just ten...hope you're having a great weekend in NY.

Chelsea said...

what a nice little list!
so glad you're back!
i hope you are feeling better.

b. said...

i love that happy list, i gotta say my favorite was #1!!!!

Sum said...

I'm so happy you're back! Along with your happy list! :) I love you Taza!

orsoifeel said...

*eskimo kisses. butterfly kisses.*

love this one...

Alisha said...

So glad your back! I will add reading your blog to my happy list!