0040: DISCO BALLS

Lots of little mirror tiles + a ball + glue = disco partay in the his-hay!!

0039: RECEIVING A LETTER OR POSTCARD

The power of the written word is far greater than that of the typed or spoken (apart from some specific cases, of course). In a time before telephones and computers, communication was performed through a piece of paper and a pen. And isn't it lovey to get something that isn't some bill or reminder or administrative matter?? Oh the joy of receiving things from where you'd rather be.

0038: PLAYGROUNDS

Hours spent on monkey bars, sliding down slippery-dips, climbing, twisting, gliding, jumping, swinging, crawling and tumbling on playgrounds. So much fun. And even those times when someone grazed a knee, fell off or became concussed, have only made my memories fonder.

0037: BLOOPERS

Watching your favourite people say and do silly things, it's just so great.

I didn't use a picture or video, because I just couldn't choose.

0036: ICY-POLES

AKA Popsicles, they are sweet, satisfying and delicious. Some of my fondest childhood memories involve icy-poles - sitting in the botanical gardens eating an icy-pole on a summer's day, sitting by the pool eating an icy-pole on a summer's day, sitting at the beach eating an icy-pole on a summer's day...

0035: SOLVING AN EQUATION

Yes, it is the devil's incarnate when you have that really hard problem, but in that moment when you finally solve it, the universe belongs to you.

0034: BAKING

Baking is theraputic, relaxing (usually), fun and tasty. Yummity yum yum.

0033: 90'S KIDS TV SHOWS

They just don't make them like they used to. What is this Dora the Explorer garbage?? Don't you remember CatDog, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, That 70's Show, Mr Bean, Daria, Art Attack, the Rugrats, Pinky and the Brain, Cow and Chicken, Arthur, Hey Arnold!, Johnny Bravo, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Ed, Edd 'n' Eddy, Round the Twist, Beavis and Butt-Head, Franklin, Recess, the Mr. Potato Head Show, The New Woody Wood Pecker Show, Sabrina, Old Tom, Maisy, Bananas in Pyjamas, Even Stevens, Lizzie McGuire, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, ...

Of course these are just some of my favourites.

0032: BUBBLES

Bubbles are so elegant as they float around, and so mysterious. You may think you know, but you have no idea when they will pop. NOW!! No, no, no... NOW!! Oooh!! It's gonna touch the tree. How big can I blow this?? Damn it burst!! Let's try this thing again.

How fun is making soap bubbles in the shower?? And bubble bath?? And making your own mixture. And giant bubble wands. And uber funky bubble wands. I CAN'T STOP!

0031: SUN

Vital for life itself. It's warm, lights up the solar system, when it is hidden people are often in a worse mood and without it, our planet could not exist as it is. No wonder people worship it.

0030: FACE PAINT

Animals, butterflies, spiderwebs, pirates, superheroes or those more creative designs truly make me think that the human race is beautiful, if only for the moment. Also, I think that there are few things more nostalgic then the smell of face paint. Run free my little puppies and spidermen.

0029: RAINBOWS

No matter how hard it rained, a rainbow makes it all better. Literally and metaphorically.

0028: PYJAMAS

So good even bananas wear them. Need I say more??

0027: ROWAN ATKINSON

The mighty man himself. You can't look past Mr Bean for a pick-me-up, but even when he is serious, we can't take him seriously. Let us not forget his magnificent appearance in the London Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. He is dangerously amazing.

0026: BICYCLES

Queen didn't sing "I want to ride my bicycle" for nothing. Minimum effort for maximum fun. YES. Even better, cycling is actually exercise, but you'd never know, because that whoosh of wind in your hair and your gleeful giggling are to loud.

0025: DOGS

Dogs are better than any human being. They have the power to create instant happiness. There are so many cliche things I could say about dogs, but I'm not going to. The only thing I have to say is this:
if you are unhappy, get a dog.

0024: GUMBOOTS

They're comfy and keep your tootsies dry, so you can splash away into the Pacific Ocean- sized puddles without a care. Also, they are a fabulous to wear, because they are the only shoes that are ridiculous and clashing, and yet, normal people get away with them.

0023: CREME BRULEE

Creme brulee is, without a doubt, my favourite dessert (equal first with food made by my grandma). It is simple, yet so divine, and, how could I not mention, cracking the top. Cracking the top of a creme brulee is a small gesture, but one of the most pleasurable life has to offer. So much so, it is mentioned in the magnificent movie, Amelie. In a nutshell, creme brulee is the best.
YEA-YER!!

0022: SOFT TOYS

From your childhood, lover, garage sale, carnival, store or a hand-me-down, stuffed toys are soft, warm, cozy and cuddly. Always ready to hear your problems, share your joys, get you through the night, be dropped, thrown, shaved or made dirty, but most importantly, give you a much needed hug.

0021: TRACK PANTS

Comfy. Don't you judge me when I go somewhere in my track pants. They are fabulous, and you are only upset that you didn't have the sense to put on the baggy old things.

0020: WALKING

Walking for exercise, walking our dog, pig, ferret or other pet, walking to work or school or even just for fun. It's so great to get out in the fresh air, open spaces and get the endorphins flowing. It is healthy, environmentally friendly, therapeutic and mind clearing.
And aren't those long walks without purpose or definate end time just exhilarating. Exploring is fantastic.

0019: GOING TO THE CINEMA BY YOURSELF

No hesitations, no distractions, just you and the movie. 100% fantastic.

0018: SWIMMING

I think there is something just so gleeful about being an eight of your weight and free as a bird to defy all of the laws of gravity. Oh, the joy of immersing oneself in an underwater wonderland and sticking it to Sir Isaac Newton.

0017: SLEEPING IN

The weekend after a particularly hard week, the cancellation of an early morning commitment, mental health days or sick days; you can sleep in. Because we all love sleep, and we all need sleep, getting to sleep just a little longer than usual is total bliss.

0016: FRANGIPANIS

They smell incredible, the are so pretty and they just make me so happy, I could hardly choose a photo. Yes, they happen to be my favourite flower.

0015: BALLOONS

They are magnificent. When one sees a balloon, I daresay the immediate thought is: "bring on the good times."

Now to that poor soul afraid of balloons, I apologise, for you may not find them quite so joyous. However, I implore you to release your fears and enjoy their splendour and majesty.

0014: THE SOUND OF PENCIL ON PAPER

Such a wonderful sound. So many possibilities.

0013: FAIRY FLOSS

Many of my entries have been edible, and many more will be. However, there is, perhaps, no contender for a more edible source of delight, than the mighty fairy floss. I want to eat it, roll in it and basque in its exuberant happiness.

0012: GETTING A'S

I don't care whether you are currently at school, or whether you finished long ago. Getting an A on a test or assignment, or really just in life is the absolute bomb diggety.

0011: GLITTER

Everyone loves sparkles. Glitter is just fantastic. Glitter is sparkles in a bottle, who doesn't want some of that??

0010: KNITTED WOOLEN JUMPERS

Best when knitted by a grandmother. A warm, cosy little garment of heaven.

0009: STUDIO GHIBLI MOVIES

Howl's Moving Castle, Ponyo, Spirited Away, Laputa; these are just some of my favourite Studio Ghibli movies. The bright colours, adorable animations, funny little characters and happy endings will be sure to brighten your mood. Try watch just one Ghibli and not smile. I dare you.

PS. the sea wizard in Ponyo and Kamaji in Spirited Away are my favs :)

0008: ICE-CREAM

I eat this stuff everyday. Nearly. Ice-cream will, without fail, solve every single problem I could ever come across. "Let them eat cake." I don't think so Marie Antoinette. Let them eat ice-cream I say.

0007: BOOKS

I don't even have that much to say about this. Books are quite simply, wonderful. They possess a magic which transports you to another world, another time, another place...

0006: RASPBERRIES

Keeping the fruity theme, raspberries are without a doubt my favourite fruit. They are sweet, yet sour. They have this incredible silky dryness about them, yet explode juice in your mouth. One of the great pleasures of life is eating raspberries off your fingers. I adore these little red bombs of yum. They are so expensive in Australia as well, which makes them a bit of a luxury. I buy some whenever I go overseas.