The Urban Umbrella: 100 Things

Recently I came across a neat post on one of my favourite blogs (http://www.sofiasjournal.com). The entire post was all about 100 things that made her happy, adding 10 every few days until she reached her 100. I thought this was a really lovely and uplifting idea, to write out all the things you love and really appreciate them. So I decided that I would start my own 100 things!
By Breigha

PART ONE:
OCT. 17, 2011

1. Being silly with friends

2. The first really warm day after winter

3. Being cozy and warm inside while its pouring outside

4. A really, REALLY well organized closet. (must work on this)

5. A day at the beach with friends

6. My puppies. Ava + Frank = Love

7. My Car. I love my 1993 Honda Civic. Its perfect <3

8. A really cute summer dress. I have an obsession with dresses.

9. A really great pair of statement shoes. Bright and fun to dress up a simple outfit.

10. Travelling and having new experiences. Where should I go next?!

**Images from http://weheartit.com

PART TWO:
OCT 18,2011

11. Reconnecting with someone you have missed.

12. Camping! Counting down until May Long weekend camping kick off!

13. Drawing/Sketching/painting

14. Baking! Especially Christmas baking.

15. Hugs

16. Finding someone you really click with

17. Capturing memories. I am a bit of a photo-nut at parties, taking 100's in one night.

18. Skype, keeping me in contact with the people I love.

19. Another super useful connection-keeper! Whatsap is great, keeping me in touch with people in NZ, Australia and Fiji! How excellent is that?!

20. Disney movies. I love them all and I could probably watch each of them over and over again and never be sick of them!

Images from: http://weheartit.com

PART 3

OCT. 19, 2011

21. Lazy days in bed

22. Receiving a letter

23. Themed Parties!

24. Listening to someone play the Piano. I love it.

25. Picnics with friends!

26. Reading a I-just-cant-put-it-down book.

27. Scrap-booking! A geeky pastime,yes - But! One day my friends and family will thank me for putting together these memory-keeping books.

28. Really bright and fun sunglasses.

29. Laughing so hard your stomach hurts.

"There's nothing like the deep breaths after laughing that hard. Nothing in the world like a sore stomach for the right reasons.
- Perks of Being a Wallflower"

30. A really great cup of tea. My daily go-to. Yum!

PART FOUR
OCT 20th, 2011

31. Dancing the night away

32. Drawing my own comic books!

33. Cute teasets.

34. 80's movies.

35. Great hair days!

36. Nail polish. I don't event remember the last time I went out without having my nails painted!

37. High-waisted denim shorts with tucked in white buttondowns. Absolutely, hands down one of my favourite summertime looks. So casual and chic.

38. Simple DIY projects, like adding embellishments to your shoes!

39. Dresses with neat back detailing. If it has an open back or bows (as seen above) I will buy it.

40. I love Christmas traditions. Really I love all traditions but there is something extra special about Christmas traditions. I love Christmas baking, decorating the tree while drinking eggnog and listening to christmas music (obnoxiously loud of course).

PART FIVE
OCT 21, 2011

41. Really warm and cozy socks

42. The Northern Lights

They are so unbelievably gorgeous.

43. Singing!

44. Campfires and sitting around singing songs around campfires!

45. Spa days at home. Budget friendly as well as skin friendly!

46. Swimming.

47. A nice glass of wine

48. Girls nights out!

49. Listening to some very dance-worthy music

50. Meeting someone who you can just spend the whole day laughing with.

PART SIX
OCT 24, 2011

51. Really nice smiles. I know everyone loves this but seriously, if someone else is smiling I find it completely contagious.

52. I love Vancouver. It really is beautiful.

53. Coffee. What would I do without you?

54. Really big, comfortable sweaters. My winter time solace.

55. Really huge, floppy, wrinkly dogs. They are so cute. One day I will have a Irish Wolfhound, they have such a nice demeanour.

*my photo*

56. Really old photos of my family members. Wasn't my Nana somethin'?

57. Peppermint / Mint. Fave taste and smell. Love, love, love it.

58. Style shown on Pan Am, 1940's inspired. I don't even know if I ever listen to the words, I just am in awe of their fabulous style.

59. Henna! Fun temporary tattoos for all! Henna reminds me of when I was young and at camp we would all get our arms and feet all henna'd up and we'd have to stand super awkward for hours, but we knew the end result would be worth it. It always felt so badass =P

60. The first fall of snow in the winter. Except I am not a fan of when that snow turns into slush... So this is a half-love....

Images from http://weheartit.com

PART SEVEN

OCT 26, 2011

62. Staying up all night to watch the sunrise

63. Heart to Heart catch ups with friends

64. Having a really awesome tan at the end of summer. Its very rare for me to actually tan, and not just burn and look like a little tomato.

65. Summertime freckles.

I am quite freckly all year, but in the summer it just seems right to be a bit freckly.

66. Roadtrips. Especially to Kelowna/the Okanagan. Close enough that you can go there for a weekend, and yet far enough that you feel completely unattached to all your worries at home..Like work.

67. Wine tours with friends

68. When someone actually likes my baking. I am telling you, I am no Betty Crocker so if someone likes something I make...I hold onto that compliment forever!

69. Making my own cards for friends and family.

70. Slideshows. I just love them.

PART EIGHT
OCT 27, 2011

*My photo*

71. Date night with Jez

72. Halloween! I love dressing up in costumes!

73. A really clean house.

Right now my room looks like a bomb went off and it is driving me nuts!

74. Putting on clothes right after they come out of the dryer. So warm and comfy.

75. Benefit Make-up. Really is the best make-up.

76. Nina Ricci Perfume. Been my staple perfume now for about 5 years and I just love it.

*My photo*

Michell (blonde) and myself (brunette)

77. Exploring all Vancouver has to offer.

Live music, great restaurants, chill lounges.

78. Agendas/day planners. I really like to keep a physical booklet of all my plans/birthdays/appointments. I may have been the only kid in elementary school to make full use of the day planners given out.