And now for something completely different – I’ve decided that this month I am going to do a bit of a writing challenge – something that is not necessarily related to travel…

I found this challenge over at author, Belinda Missen’s website and thought it sounded like something fun and, for me, out of the box. It will mean revealing a lot more of myself than just talking travel would so here it goes:

Day 1: Ten Things That Make You Happy:

1. Travel – I mean come on!  I had to include it on the list.
2. London – whenever I know I’m going to London I just feel happier all of a sudden.
3. Final approach to Christchurch – it means I’m home.
4. Sunflowers – they just make me smile.
5. The weekend – knowing that I don’t have to go near or think about work is always a happy day.
6. Finally passing a Candy Crush Soda level that I’ve been stuck on for days! – it’s the little things 🙂
7. Rainy days – as long as I don’t have to go anywhere of course.
8. Taking photos – I like to think I’m ok at it but I enjoy taking photos nonetheless.
9. Children’s laughter – a bit cliché?
10. My family – I mean I wouldn’t be where I am today without them but any time spent with my family is a good time (even that one time there was an earthquake that ruined my mum’s 80th birthday – we still made the most of it!)

So there you have it. Did you learn something about me? Did I learn something about myself?