happy pill overdose

is...

...seeing how my Mom and Dad love each other.

They show me that happily ever after is real. Yes, it may not be like the one that consists of fairy godmothers and talking teacups, but it's real.

...goofing around with my brother.

By goofing I mean ten minutes of yelling followed by a second of silence that kicks off jaw-locking laughter.

...an unplanned trip with my family.

It starts with "Where are we going?" and ends with "Anywhere..."

...good times with my girls.

Heaven knows how I miss them so bad. You can check out the rest of the photo shoot here.

...the combination of fun, sun, and sand.

Wow, I just realized I haven't been to the beach in ages.

...a trip to the zoo.

I know it sounds childish but I really have this chirpy feeling whenever I'm in a zoo. I always stand in awe whenever I see strange-looking animals. When I get home, my cheeks usually hurt from smiling the whole time I was the zoo.

...pizza.

I love how convenient it is to eat a pizza. Everything I want is there--lots of cheese and the taste of tomato. How I love tomatoes. As a matter of fact, I have slices of vine tomatoes and mozzarella cheese on my table waiting to be devoured right now.

...serving God alongside with friends.

If there's one thing I look forward during summer, it's this. This was the last youth camp I had back home. But whenever I think of it, I smile.

...a scary story time with cousins.

No matter how I try not to listen, I always end up as the one who scream the loudest.

...a surprise.

My girls threw a surprise farewell party for me. I couldn't describe into words how happy I was that night. They planned it so well that I really didn't have the slightest hint about it. It was certainly the night I will never forget.

...having time to clean the house like there's nothing better to do.

Isn't it a joy to clean the house not because it looks like a thousand hurricanes came inside but because you just wanna have something to do?

...traveling.

But of course. But sometimes it's a pain in the ass figuring out how to fit your whole closet in a tiny luggage.

...doing nothing but enjoying every minute of it.

Being a sloth once in a while is not a bad thing. Or is it?

...a cold treat under the August sun.

Something sweet and something cold is a bliss.

...lifting someone up.

Happiness is not only something you have but also something you give.

...a hug from my best friend.

This was the night before I left the Philippines. I cried so hard I can barely talk. I thank God my best friend was there. Without him, I honestly could have died in sadness.

...a long table filled with foods and surrounded by my favorite people on earth.

Family reunions are the craziest time of the year. When the whole clan comes to town, the party never ends.

...shopping.

Duh. Needless to say.

...walking (in this case, sitting) along the streets of NYC.

What can I say? These streets make me feel brand new. =)

...found in God.

He is my happiness. (Prayer in the Square was an event where thousands of people representing multiple denominations, races, cultures, ages, social and economic backgrounds gathered to pray in the middle of Times Square in New York City.)

These are 20 of the countless things that make me happy. I actually made this post in adherence to the Happy 101 Award

This award was given to my by lovely Toni of Perfumed Red Shoes, gorgeous Fian of Phie Emotions, Diane of Diane, and stylish Novita of Novita Ristiana. (Thank you so much sweethearts for sharing this award with me!) If you haven't checked these amazing ladies out, please do so. You'll surely miss a lot if you don't.

For this award, I should list down 10 things that make me happy (which I already did) and pass this on to 10 fabulous bloggers.

So now, I want to pass this award to:

Karyn of French Charming

Dye of Color-Dye-Mode

Elaine of Clothed Much

Mel of ChinkyMel's Corner

Chinchin of Chin's Little Secrets

Eleh of Come Thrifting With Me

Rebecca of Etcetera

Alexa of I am Alexa

Kookie of Kookie Kulasa

Krissy of I am Krissy

Barry of Life in Quotations also passed me this Happy Award.

I am so honored to receive this from someone who is truly inspiring. If you wanna see life in a brighter perspective, you should visit his blog. I guarantee you, you will not leave his page without a smile on your face. He has a special way with words that will surely tug your heart.

And oh, this award also comes with listing 10 things that make me happy (hence I listed down 20) and passing this to another 10 wonderful bloggers.

I would like to pass this Happy Award to:

Marie of Lemondrop Vintage

Denise of Denise Katipunera

Marz of Insights

Michelle of MIchelle City

Melanie of Melanie Likes

Jennifer of I Know, Right?

Veren of A Little Princess

Jessica of Fascination Drop

Andrea of She Will Dress Herself

Jasmine of The Virtue of Style

Oh lastly,  don't forget to enter my giveaway here to win one of these: