What Happy Looks Like Vol. 37

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We will have the 1 year anniversary of the lockdown in the Philippines on March 15 which was done in a bid to prevent the spread of COVID-19. You know something though? I am sad and frustrated thinking how little progress we’ve achieved since then. However, I know that I can’t do much about our situation right now. I don’t want to spiral down into a depressive state of mind. This what happy looks like post is a continuous reminder that there’s still a lot of things to be happy about.

My Happy List

• Fully paid credit card debts

This is my biggest accomplishment in 2020 so it’s on top of my what happy looks like list! One big step towards reaching financial freedom!

• Gardening

My plant collection is growing! Just this past month, I bought 5 new indoor plants! They seem to have replaced my love for shoes and clothes. It’s so relaxing to see them all around.

Mom and I have been bonding over gardening. I can’t believe it took me this long to realize the happiness in seeing a new leaf budding!

• A nice wall décor

I’ve always wanted to get a wall décor for my room and in February, I got my wish thanks to Photowall!

• Dried flowers

I bought a couple of dried flowers on my most recent trip to the supermarket. Now it’s a part of the happy spot in my work desk that I look at everyday. Still mulling about getting fresh flowers though for the living room! That would be a pretty sight to see; fragrant too.

• A puppy

Our tenant recently got a puppy. Doesn’t have a breed but she’s absolutely the cutest thing! When she’s around, I make time to play with her and feed her occasionally. Pets are such blessings!

• Scented candles

I only learned to appreciate scented candles too during lockdown. My favorite scents are vanilla and cocoa.

• Making a sale

I made a few sales on Carousell this past couple of months. My small garden shop business also got a sale! Check it out at The Garden Titas of Manila. We’re currently catering to Metro Manila and nearby cities.     

• Coffee and conversations with my closest friends

A day having coffee and conversations with my closest friends is a simple pleasure that’s makes me happy these days. We no longer hang out as often as before for safety reasons and so I relish a once a month meet up with them. It’s a much needed mental health break.

• Donning pretty sleepwear

You know what’s awesome? Slipping on a comfortable and pretty sleepwear after a long day. This has become one of my favorite things now too!  

Been thinking of buying more sleepwear actually! Here are a few I’ve been eyeing on.

• Getting shortlisted for a pitch

I talked about how work was so busy in my January wrap up post. This pitch contributed to the busyness. Found out earlier that we were shortlisted for a final pitch. I feel so validated.

What’s on your what happy looks like list these days?