Things That Make Me Smile

 1. Thunderstorms - It calms me to watch the chaos from my window...
 2. Binge watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S. - No matter how many times I watch it, it never gets old.
 3. Little kisses in public - Just a little PDA goes a long way with me.
 4. Summer - Skirts, shorts, dresses, sunbathing, beaches.
 5. Coming home for the holidays - It's nice to come back to my childhood home and just relax.
 6. Cake - One of the greatest creations, ever.
 7. Books - Escaping into another world and falling in love with the characters.
 8. Watching Mr. T. cook - He's a chef, and it totally fascinates me to see him in his element.
 9. Fireworks - The prettiest explosions in the sky.
10. Playing with dogs - Their energy translates through me. So adorable!
11. Painting my nails - I love changing the colour depending on my mood.
12. Singing in the car - And annoying the driver in the process!
13. Locking eyes with Mr. T. - When I can see the way he feels through his eyes...
14. Beaches - The sand in my toes, the sea, the sun...
15. Disney films - Never fail to make me smile.
16. Looking through old pictures - Makes me all nostalgic.
17. Unexpected cute texts - Feelings texts, out of the blue, makes me so so happy!
18. Christmas - The decorations, the lights, the excitement... My favourite time of the year!
19. Doughnuts - This needs no explanation.
20. Kisses on the forehead - The cutest form of affection in the world.
21. Coloured pens - Makes notes so much more exciting!
22. Long walks - There's something therapeutic about walks.
23. Cocktails - The only way to make alcohol taste good!
24. Back rubs - The perfect way to unwind (props to Mr. T's back rubs. They're awesome!)
25. Fairy lights - Makes the room so much more relaxing.
26. Bubble baths - LUSH baths are just the best.
27. Watching the sun set/rise - Finishing work at 5am has its perks sometimes.
28. Cuddles - I can't get enough cuddles.
29. Baking - Tasting the end result is the best part.
30. Pyjama days - Complete comfort and relaxation.
31. Mushy conversations - They don't come often, but it's great when Mr. T. says how he feels.
32. Matching underwear - Is there any better way to make us girls feel confident?
33. Mummy hugs - Sometimes this is all it takes to make you feel better.
34. Comfortable silences - Being able to enjoy someone's company, without having to speak...
35. Holding hands - The simplest way to show your affection.
36. Cats - I blame Mr. T. and his cat for this one. There's something calming about stroking a cat...
37. Getting ready for nights out - The hair, the makeup, the outift... I love the whole process!
38. Scented candles - Anything with a sweet smell and I'm sold!
39. Writing letters - Actual letters, with an actual pen and paper! I miss that.
40. Tight hugs - I can't even describe how happy these make me.
41. Tapas - Lots of mini portions of lots of types of food? *salivates*
42. Wearing Mr. T's hoody/t-shirt - There's just something comforting about it.
43. Being close to my brother/sister - Knowing that I can talk to them about anything.
44. Snow - When watching it fall from the sky, it can be so beautiful.
45. Catch-ups with old friends - As if no time has passed since the last time you met up.
46. Mr. T's smile - As disgusting as it sounds, his smile makes me smile right back.
47. Peeling dead skin - So satisfying! I even do it to Mr. T, despite him finding me revolting for it ;)
48. Starbucks frappucinos - The perfect blend of coffee and sweetness!

What is Love?

Everyone in the world has a different definition of love. You can love one person, break up, and find yourself falling in love with someone different. And although it's the same emotion, the way you feel it is completely different. You can fall in love with 50 people in your life, and each time, the feelings you have will be different.

I recently had a conversation with my housemate about our definitions of love (I might add that by love, I'm talking about the romantic kind of love). We realised that some people see it as you fall in love, and instantly want to spend the rest of your life with that one person. I don't agree that that's the case. So here's a little list of what love is for me.

Love is having that one person on your mind constantly, if only at the back of your mind.
Love is wanting to spend time with that person, and finding yourself getting a little excited when you speak to them.
Love is wanting to see them happy, no matter how that happens. Whether it's to do with you, or through a hobby of theirs. And finding joy in their happiness.
Love is having a constant feeling of content in your life, knowing that this one person can make you so happy.
Love isn't wanting to be together forever, but not wanting there to be an end to it anytime soon.

Feel free to leave your own definitions below, I'd be interested to see how other people feel!

100 Happy Days

I saw something on Facebook the other day that caught my interest, a new social networking challenge, encouraging the participants to post a picture every day for 100 days, of one thing that has made them happy. It can be anything as trivial as a chocolate bar, or something with a little more depth, like a romantic meal with your significant other, or a family holiday. Literally anything that makes you smile.

I'm the kind of person that leads a fairly content life. There's nothing specifically wrong with my life, in fact, right now, there's nothing wrong at all. But even though I know nothing's wrong, I'll find myself getting upset over the smallest, insignificant things. Things that haven't even happened. Sometimes my imagination gets the better of me, and I imagine situations in my head that cause me to burst into unnecessary tears, or stress myself out (I'm such a female, I know!). 

So when I saw this challenge, I figured that by posting a picture a day of the good things going on in my life, it will allow my brain to stop making up these stupid scenarios, and focus on being happy. 

I'll be posting my pictures on Instagram (kathryne_xoxo) using the hashtag, #100happydays. To sign up, go to 100 Happy Days and join in!  If you decide to participate, feel free to link whatever social media platform you choose to post it on in the comments section! I'd love to see how you do, too!