What makes you happy?

[Pariah]

So, I was strolling along today, listening to some awesome music, with the sun shining in a cloudless sky, on my way home to watch The Departed, eat good food and read my book. 2 months after knee surgery I can work out again, so my muscles feel great, I'm refreshed and I'm wearing new clothes. A-levels and high school education are almost over, I'm close to going on my GAP year and I have awesome friends.

All this made me stop and think, life is great.

What gets you to stop whatever your doing and take life in and smile? Whether its a cup of coffee in the morning, or reading a book, or whatever.

[Soluzar]

Spending time with my girlfriend. Being outside with a cool drink in warm weather. time with my friends when we've got nothing in particular to do, and are happy enough with doing nothing. When a new videogame turns out to be as good as I hoped. A good ending... to whatever, movie, game, anime, TV show...

That sort of stuff.

[Pariah]

Spending time with my girlfriend. Being outside with a cool drink in warm weather. time with my friends when we've got nothing in particular to do, and are happy enough with doing nothing. When a new videogame turns out to be as good as I hoped. A good ending... to whatever, movie, game, anime, TV show...

That sort of stuff.

Yeah, being in a relationship makes everything else in life seem better (at least for me anyway).

How long you been with her? I'm coming up to 4 months with mine (not long, but whatever, I'm only 17) :D

[Sendo Takeshi]

Making that money every week makes me happy. And winning. You can never get enough of both.

[Solid_Snake]

The Departed
Even if The Departed wasn't Martin Scorsese best, anything directed by that man makes me happy.

That, and listening to tunes while driving with your buddies and the windows rolled down. A nice feeling.

[Lemina]

I'd say my boyfriend, the one and only love of my life. Without him, I probably wouldn't be where I am now. He gives me strength to go forward and has helped me regain confidence in men again and to forget the bad experiences of my past. I am blessed to have met such a wonderful person who always makes me smile. :redface:

[The Million Dollar Prons]

Slightly aged Asian women, tired and ready for love after a day of hard work at the office.

[sumwhatkrazy]

Meh, not much really..^^;
I would've said alcahol but today i experianced quite possibly the worst hangover that i have ever had, so, i think i'll be avoiding alcahol for a while.

[sailornyanko]

Perhaps days where there is nearly no air contamination. Yesterday and the day before yesterday were rare opportunities to look at the hills and see the houses clearly. Maybe today will be nice too. I'm going to eat breakfast in a while at a nice restaurant so let's see.

Figure ice skating makes me feel happy. There's just something about acellerating a Toller spin and then tilting your head upside down making you lose sense of what's up and what's down exciting.

Or perhaps *maybe* if just *maybe* I get a high enough grade on my final tomorrow that I won't have to do an extraordinary exam (thus spending more money.. less vacastions, more annoyance, etc...). If I get that 7.7 or better, I can say I'm practically in 7th semester. My Tuesday and Wednesday finals will be a piece of cake so I'm not worried about them.

Getting into a plane to travel to a place I've never been to before always excites me... even if the passenger next to me hasn't bathed in a week.

[Pariah]

Even if The Departed wasn't Martin Scorsese best, anything directed by that man makes me happy.

That, and listening to tunes while driving with your buddies and the windows rolled down. A nice feeling.

The Departed was a seriously awesome film. Nicholson will always rule all, and who says Damon can't act :P

I should get me a car then, no?

Slightly aged Asian women, tired and ready for love after a day of hard work at the office.

Whatever makes you happy, but seriously, I've seen you post about this in like....5 different threads. You must really love the aged Asian office women :P Is being tired and ready for love a necessity...or will you take 'em whether they want it or not :P

[Soluzar]

Yeah, being in a relationship makes everything else in life seem better (at least for me anyway).

How long you been with her? I'm coming up to 4 months with mine (not long, but whatever, I'm only 17) :D
We've been together since last August, so that's coming up on 10 months.

[Nano]

Reading Prons posts. btw is it just me or is this thread an attempt to show off?

[Lord Timaeus]

The drama invoked by constant forum invasions. I tell you what, nothing makes me happier than seeing the pool closed.

[KyouryokuSenshi]

Thinking about my boyfriend and I first met.^_^

[Midoriko87]

Making people laugh/smile, funny people, being playful (i.e. annoying), and animals. I think we all know what kind of animals aren't included on "Midoriko's Liked Animals List" (humans (or Skunk Apes) and cockroaches). Oh, and daydreaming. Plus, I'm stalking a new dude. If I play my cards right, I think I can force him to marry me by 2011 (if I haven't left the Earth with the Invading Aliens of 2010). I would say shoes, but I dunno... Can you like somethin' without it making you happy? Shoes are like candy bars or somethin', good for a quick fix but lack the longterm pleasure.

[Rain]

Money, music, and friends make my world go round. Oh, yeah, and the act of ridiculing idiotic individuals makes me happy, too. :)

[Vaikyuko]

My girlfriend makes me incredibly happy. What else...I guess being constantly immersed in media (anime/other TV, film, games, manga/comics, etc) makes me happy too. Money, naturally, is a pure form of happiness. XD

[XxKamishiroxX]

I somewhat envy other people. I'm always so passive and thinking to much about things for me to truly be happy. I don't know what makes me happy, I feel like I just do things to pass my free time, nothing else. I may find that I can enjoy something for a period of time, but it only lasts for a small duration. I don't know...I considered myself happy when I was younger, but I can't quite put my finger on it now. I probably just think too much, or need someone in my life to conclude my happiness. Only time will tell, I guess.

Just a small side note here. I'm not trying to be emo or anything, I'm expressing this in all seriousness.

[Reidar]

Fighting. Studying. Drawing. Helping people who can't help themselves.

[Onigiri]

What makes me happy:

- Nice weather
- Stormy weather
- Volunteer work
- Sex
- Working out
- Losing weight
- Solitude

[Old Ape Face]

Getting what I want in return for giving people what they deserve or if I'm feeling overly generous.

[Pariah]

I somewhat envy other people. I'm always so passive and thinking to much about things for me to truly be happy. I don't know what makes me happy, I feel like I just do things to pass my free time, nothing else. I may find that I can enjoy something for a period of time, but it only lasts for a small duration. I don't know...I considered myself happy when I was younger, but I can't quite put my finger on it now. I probably just think too much, or need someone in my life to conclude my happiness. Only time will tell, I guess.

Have you tried not thinking about things? :P

In all serious though, I don't think I could ever be happy unless I could just turn off for some time during the day and just relax. Even if it's when I'm walking to school. Whether it's raining or sunny, something about that walk always makes me feel good.

Find something that makes you happy and acknowledge it. I refuse to believe that nothing makes you happy.

You say the good feelings only last for a small time? Find a way to prolong them. So much of time I have a completely s*** day, but for 5 minutes I listen to my favourite song, or talk to a friend, and it all seems worth it.

Wow, it's weird for me to be talking like this, I used to be so pessimisstic (typical teenage attitude problems....wait a minute...I'm only 17 now, oh well :P)

Point is, if theres something small that makes you stop thinking, or even thinking good things, then hold onto it, no matter how small it is. It's the small things that get us through man.

Onigiri, I LOVE your list :D, 100% agree on all things.....EXCEPT: you're a vegan :huh:

[Holy Knight]

Anything. The fact I exist in the first place fills me with contentment.

If we're to go into earthly pleasures, then money, reading, learning and exercising both my body and brain are plenty to keep me happy.

[XxKamishiroxX]

Have you tried not thinking about things? :P

In all serious though, I don't think I could ever be happy unless I could just turn off for some time during the day and just relax. Even if it's when I'm walking to school. Whether it's raining or sunny, something about that walk always makes me feel good.

Find something that makes you happy and acknowledge it. I refuse to believe that nothing makes you happy.

You say the good feelings only last for a small time? Find a way to prolong them. So much of time I have a completely s*** day, but for 5 minutes I listen to my favourite song, or talk to a friend, and it all seems worth it.

Wow, it's weird for me to be talking like this, I used to be so pessimisstic (typical teenage attitude problems....wait a minute...I'm only 17 now, oh well :P)

Point is, if theres something small that makes you stop thinking, or even thinking good things, then hold onto it, no matter how small it is. It's the small things that get us through man.

Onigiri, I LOVE your list :D, 100% agree on all things.....EXCEPT: you're a vegan :huh:

You have a point when you say hold on to things that make you happy, no matter how small or significant. I'll keep that in mind.

[Nano]

Onigiri, you're 15 right? Sex? Really? -5 points.

What makes me happy is being with friends and being liked. Making people laugh, being a goober, Internet, music, anime, and films. The normal stuff really, but what's normal nowadays? Myspace?

[Hara!]

being an hero.

[Onigiri]

Onigiri, you're 15 right? Sex? Really? -5 points.


Nope, 17....

[Depression]

Road trips with three friends.

[Nano]

Nope, 17....

ah, heh, he he heh...>.>...<.<
sorry.
no loss of points.

[goddessofanime]

Being with my friends who I miss a lot since I moved.
Talking to special people online (you know who you are)
Karaoke when I'm drunk.
Reading
The thrill of receving something from Amazon or AN in the mail
Baking
The thrill of actually completing a story.

[Solid_Snake]

Reading Prons posts. btw is it just me or is this thread an attempt to show off?

If you think the OP was trying to show off you seriously need some friends.

[Nano]

If you think the OP was trying to show off you seriously need some friends.

No I have friends. It just seemed unnecessary.

[MonkeyBoy0314]

Hanging out with my friends, listening to good music, getting a new toy in the mail, going to concerts, cartoons, making money, reading a good book, watching a good movie, family, and helping others

Basically, I have a smile on my face 24/7 :D

[The Million Dollar Prons]

Whatever makes you happy, but seriously, I've seen you post about this in like....5 different threads. You must really love the aged Asian office women :P Is being tired and ready for love a necessity...or will you take 'em whether they want it or not :P

Actually, yeah. I love Asian office women more than Levon loves Gundam.

We've been together since last August, so that's coming up on 10 months.

I remember when you two were quickly exchanging glances across the room, if I remember right it was I who finally brought you two together. You two kids were DDRing and I Bruce Lee kicked you so you'd fly off your pad, and into her arms. How romantic.

That was a good weekend.

Nano's got friends, Nano and I are great friends, we've been rollin' together since like, 2007.

Edit: Also, posting nonesensical stream of concince broken posts on message boards that no one will ever be able to understand.

[tofuman]

Watching anime, reading manga, hanging out with my friends, winning a lacrosse game, being out in nature, drifting, and holding one of my snakes.

[HSaabedra]

My job
The people I've met
My family
Music
The girl I talk to everyday that makes my day brighter (You know who you are.)
Working on my writing, clothing design, and music.

[Danju]

Pomegranate Juice.

[Hara!]

Pomegranate Juice.

I prefer Mango juice.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f55/malomeat/1174862526616.jpg

[The Million Dollar Prons]

I like corncopp66 because he has no shortage of images. As long as he doesn't post pictures of his exploding nutsack I am fine

[goddessofanime]

Something tells me that Prons likey the Asian women :P

[seba_boi]

"Happy people are pleased by the happiness of others. The miserable are poisoned by envy."

[Hara!]

"Happy people are pleased by the happiness of others. The miserable are poisoned by envy."

I am the latter. And I also go to 4chan.

[XxKamishiroxX]

I am the latter. And I also go to 4chan.

4chan you say? Ahh! It's the demon, run for your life! O_O;

EDIT: Noooo! I looked back! Scarred for life I tell you, SCARRED FOR LIFE! I'll never be the same!

[Nano]

Not having Nightmares and dreams about dead people I actually knew, also Carrot Cake and some of the members here at AN.

[Crusader986]

Good Music
Playing Guitar
Good Books
A Good Cup of Coffee

[cynicallywired]

Smiles are awesome. I'd have to say I was EXTREMELY happy when I got a 20% raise at my job. I was also VERY happy when I saw someone pass by on the very design I worked my *** off for. I'm also very happy whenever I spend time with my boyfriend. =)

[meron_dori-ma]

Mmm. The things that make me stop and think that life is good are probably these things:

Listening to music
Daydreaming about an exciting future
Watching an amazing anime
A really good time with my friends
Nature or skycapes

This is the best thread I've ever seen. Thank you for creating it, Pariah!!

[guyverfanboy]

Thinking about my boyfriend and I first met.^_^

Awww! That's how you think about when we first met! :redface: That makes me happy too. :)

[Gannon]

Spending time with my girlfriend. Being outside with a cool drink in warm weather. time with my friends when we've got nothing in particular to do, and are happy enough with doing nothing. When a new videogame turns out to be as good as I hoped. A good ending... to whatever, movie, game, anime, TV show...

That sort of stuff.

You have to start informing me ahead of time when you change your avy.

As for me, every time I take a piss [/Serious Business]

[Reidar]

Throwing a 45 lb. weight plate at the back of somebody's neck like a frisbee and decapitating them, and then saying, "He'll never be the head of a major corporation."

[SDAnimeFan]

Spending time with the Family
Friends
Nice Weather
Watching a good anime
Bowling a 200 game
Receiving anime in the mail
Watching the Tigers Win finally broke the losing streak against Cleavland

[otakuman]

the only thing that really makes me happy is hurting myself so i know im alive. I would rather feel pain then nothing at all.

[Reidar]

Flinging a saw blade at my friend and thereby cutting his head off, and then saying, "That's not a way to get ahead in life."

[Rain]

the only thing that really makes me happy is hurting myself so i know im alive. I would rather feel pain then nothing at all.

Hey, masochist! Oh, wait... emo! ;)

[ryushe]

the only thing that really makes me happy is hurting myself so i know im alive. I would rather feel pain then nothing at all.
Whoa, Kinda took a turn I wasn't expecting....

Well since a spouse is a common thing for happiness nowadays (I mean who'd a thought :O ), I have to say watching little children smile makes me happy.

And please, can we hold the Michael Jackson jokes to a minimum, thanks.

[Leader Desslock]

Throwing a 45 lb. weight plate at the back of somebody's neck like a frisbee and decapitating them, and then saying, "He'll never be the head of a major corporation."

Flinging a saw blade at my friend and thereby cutting his head off, and then saying, "That's not a way to get ahead in life."

You know, when the OP first created this thread, I nearly posted to predict that your response would somehow involve the creative use of the word "eviscerate". You're aiming a bit higher, but it's good to know that I wasn't entirely off-base.

I should've known you'd think ahead.

[Animematt55]

Whoa, Kinda took a turn I wasn't expecting....

Well since a spouse is a common thing for happiness nowadays (I mean who'd a thought :O ), I have to say watching little children smile makes me happy.

And please, can we hold the Michael Jackson jokes to a minimum, thanks.

he is just spamming I think. In fact, isnt that last part a line from that crappy linkin park song?

Just remember, down the road, not across the street.

[Reidar]

I should've known you'd think ahead.

Superb usage, but let's not get ahead of ourselves.

[Midoriko87]

I have to say watching little children smile makes me happy.

Yes, they truly are a blessing. *Kisses nephew, hides extension cord behind back* :lol: Nah, smiling/playing with kids makes me happy, too... as long as they keep their distance/don't start asking a bunch of crazy questions. "I don't know why that character looks like that, I didn't make the game... GAHLEE!!" :lol: I pretty much adore babies, though... 'cept those babies (all of them at some point) who are constantly wiggling when you're changing them or sticking their hands down there in the stuff; and when they won't stay off the F'ing stairs; crying I can handle... not sleepy crying. I really don't understand why babies have to throw a fit when they're sleepy. Darn, just shut up and go to sleep if you're sleepy. :| That was a nice rant.

Superb usage, but let's not get ahead of ourselves.

Oh god. You're not gonna become the new late SOFA KING-esque kid are you? *Cocks gun* ARE YOU?!! :angry:

[DazzleKitty]

Heh....honestly, the things that make me most happy are money, hot Asian guys, cigars, alcohol, and ...

Receiving anime in the mail

Yes, that makes me quite happy too.

Yaoi also makes me happy, but who doesn't know that by now?

[OrangeArrows]

1. Watching baseball, basketball and auto racing
2. Playing video games
3. Cool, cloudy weather with light rain
4. Eating yummy food
5. Enjoying nature's beauty far away from people
6. Listening to music
7. Just relaxing without a care in the world

[Nano]

and then saying, "That's not a way to get ahead in life."

Austin Powers maybe?

[Pariah]

Mmm. The things that make me stop and think that life is good are probably these things:

Listening to music
Daydreaming about an exciting future
Watching an amazing anime
A really good time with my friends
Nature or skycapes

This is the best thread I've ever seen. Thank you for creating it, Pariah!!

I did good? :P

To whoever said I started this thread to show off, I agree with Solid-Snake, you need friends. Maybe not friends, but something to make you realise discussing happiness isn't showing off.

Also, so what if I'm showing off about being able to actually use my leg again :P Hurray for surgery ^_^

the only thing that really makes me happy is hurting myself so i know im alive. I would rather feel pain then nothing at all.

If that's what makes you happy, then I suggest finding something else :P
Just chill out on the emo and realise whatever you're going through now will only get better. How old are you man? I'm not gonna tell you to grow up, I'm just gonna say that life is better than a lot of people give it credit for.

[Solid_Snake]

the only thing that really makes me happy is hurting myself so i know im alive. I would rather feel pain then nothing at all.

The Emos have invaded the forums! Run, before you become one!

On topic: Playing 'dem videa games makes me plenty happy. Though, I'm sure you all knew that.

EDIT:



Edit: Also, posting nonesensical stream of concince broken posts on message boards that no one will ever be able to understand.

Touche'... :P

[Bernard_Monsha]

Not having to warn people not to troll with stereotypical emo garbage to illicit a response from certain people who for some reason find commenting on it akin to strung out crack addict resisting the offer of free rock. It will never happen though.

[Hara!]

Not having to warn people not to troll with stereotypical emo garbage to illicit a response from certain people who for some reason find commenting on it akin to strung out crack addict resisting the offer of free rock. It will never happen though.

Your post makes me bleed in my skin. My wounds will never heal.

[Animematt55]

Your post makes me bleed in my skin. My wounds will never heal.

Then Wolverine, you are not!

What makes me happy? Never really thought about it. Doing nice things, watching a good show...eating good food.

[CrossboneGundam]

the only thing that really makes me happy is hurting myself so i know im alive. I would rather feel pain then nothing at all.

What makes me happy right now is knowing that when I disconnect from the internet I won't encounter any more cheesy lines like this until I get back on.

I'm glad I'm not an English teacher.

[XxKamishiroxX]

^ What's that gotta do with English teachers? :lol:

[superplough]

What makes me happy? Being with my friends. Watching awesome movies like Pirates 3. Passing uni assignments. And lulz.

[MrKoreanguy]

Masturbation.

[The Million Dollar Prons]

This thread has just been WON.

[Hara!]

Masturbation.

/thread.

We can all give up now.

[Old Ape Face]

Masturbation.

Seconded....

[Old Ape Face]

I am the latter. And I also go to 4chan.

4 chan makes me bored out of my mind O_O; sometimes.

[meron_dori-ma]

Hey!!!! I was being selfish, last time. I forgot something very important...

When I make food for people, like onigiri for my friends, or a special Asian dinner for my family, I get this spectacular feeling. I love to make something yummy for someone else!!! I'm not THAT good at, but it still makes me really happy! ^--^

[ryushe]

^ I know what you mean. Cooking for people I care about makes me fell good. Even people I don't care for make me fell good....(Cause' I can do things with there food when there not looking :P)
Masturbation.
Kudos my friend, Kudos.

[Soluzar]

You have to start informing me ahead of time when you change your avy.
It seems to happen so often, these days...

I'll probably go back to my old favourite some day soon. After all, a vacation is nice, but it's great to come back home. ^_^

[Sora N]

Being with the love of my life… :wub:

[akutenshi00]

Listening to the sound of rain while going to sleep... listening to good trance music, as well.

[Pariah]

Listening to the sound of rain while going to sleep... listening to good trance music, as well.

What qualifies as good trance music?

My friend made me a cd with some stuff on it, but he didn't give me a track list :(

Some good artists?

[MrKoreanguy]

You'd be lying if you said masturbating didn't make you feel happy.

[akutenshi00]

My favorite would probably be Airwave...
Asura
Delirium (mostly DJ Tiestso remixes though)
Origa has some songs that almost qualify
ONOKEN has a few good ones
Lost Tribe (old, and I only listen to one song, but it's rather good...so I count them)
Paul Oakenfold has some pretty good songs
Rabbit In The Moon has some decent songs (really old)

I'll edit and list more later maybe, I can't think of all of them off the top of my head at the moment.

[Alice Catherine]

My friends make me happy.
Music makes me happy.

I wish some guy I like would make me happy because I've offered to make his little astronaut VERY HAPPY on some occasions.

[Pariah]

My friends make me happy.
Music makes me happy.

I wish some guy I like would make me happy because I've offered to make his little astronaut VERY HAPPY on some occasions.

Well, I don't know you at all, but if this guy isn't responding he's missing out :thumbsup: (and buy sounds of things his "little astronaut" is missing out as well :P)

And thanks akutenshi00, I shall look into those. My world has far too little trance in it.

[superplough]

I wish some guy I like would make me happy because I've offered to make his little astronaut VERY HAPPY on some occasions.

Lol sigged.

[Alice Catherine]

I did. I guess my boobs aren't big enough. But if he's as desperate as he sounds, the following will be bound to happen:

1. His little astronaut will explode. (LOL)
2. He'll be begging.

Although judging from some of the pics in the yearbook...I don't think...that he's entirely straight.

[Sendo Takeshi]

I wish some guy I like would make me happy because I've offered to make his little astronaut VERY HAPPY on some occasions.


Please, make sure he uses a condom. It would be a shame for you to come on here one day with a "So....I'm pregnant" thread. In which case, I will throw out ten 'lol' smilies and go back to one of my old posts where I told you you'd go wrong. And of course, I will celebrate my victory with wine and the finest women the world has to offer.