https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:04:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy/page/2#post-1878426 Sat, 13 Jan 2018 17:16:53 +0000 JAileen 1878426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In spite of everything, I’m pretty happy. A friend comes over every day with her dog and we hash over the latest developments in the world. Her husband had a very serious health scare last year and nearly died. This started for her, but it’s as much for me. This is outside in the cold. We dress very warmly and drink hot coffee!</p> <p>I’m in a knitting group. Again, we talk about everything, and knit.</p> <p>Spending time with my husband. He’s such a nice and good person, and is so knowledgeable about birds. </p> <p>Playing with my dogs. They are so fun. And crazy!</p> <p>I do some volunteering, in the thrift store and as a CASA.</p> <p>I’ve recently gotten involved in politics a little, and have made new friends. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy/page/2#post-1878287 Sat, 13 Jan 2018 04:57:02 +0000 Staysfit 1878287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Long list because I find joy everywhere in my life:<br /> -spending time with my husband<br /> -spending time with my kids<br /> -spending time with friends<br /> - Pilates, especially the feeling I have when I’m done with a workout<br /> -Running<br /> -Yoga<br /> -Hiking/walking<br /> -Swimming<br /> -Paddleboard or Kayak<br /> -Waterski<br /> -snowshoes<br /> -reading<br /> -my work, or learning something new for my work<br /> -marathon streaming of a good Netflix series<br /> -cooking and baking<br /> -cleaning and sorting<br /> - knitting<br /> - listening to music<br /> - going someplace new </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1878116 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 18:27:44 +0000 elpgal 1878116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sad to say my list is surprisingly short nowadays.</p> <p>- Spending time with my kid; he is delightful. My only regret is that I am often too tired to do it justice.</p> <p>- Yoga. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1878073 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 16:53:00 +0000 texstyle 1878073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Most everything brings me joy - I'm glad to be alive and to be in reasonably good health. Some things I enjoy doing with my time include hanging out and exploring new places with DH, hiking in nature, music (trying to get back into learning guitar, singing, etc.), doing art and photography projects, researching all kinds of things, decorating. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1877659 Thu, 11 Jan 2018 14:20:00 +0000 citygirldc 1877659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <ul> <li>Spending time with my hubby.</li> <li>Photography</li> <li>Traveling, when I can.</li> <li>Cooking, not baking.</li> <li>Cleaning house. There's nothing better than the accomplishment of a clean house.</li> <li>Swing dancing, on occasion.</li> <li>Going to see a show, i.e. concert, ballet, play, etc.</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1876176 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 05:55:04 +0000 Sal 1876176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting replies!</p> <p>For me<br /> - spending time with friends and family - gardening<br /> - exercising - especially when I can do something different<br /> - reading<br /> - Travel in and out of NZ</p> <p>What does not make me happy?<br /> - cleaning my house<br /> - supermarket shopping<br /> - my voluntary job often<br /> - some family holidays with extended family </p> <p>These are things I would like to address. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1876087 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 23:09:21 +0000 Anonymous 1876087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite thing in the world is having my first cup of coffee in the morning and browsing the internet (both news and fashion websites). &nbsp;I find it incredibly relaxing and it sets the tone or pace for the rest of my day. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1876045 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 19:44:56 +0000 Anonymous 1876045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>-Read<br />-Walk in the forest<br />- Take care of my dogs<br />-Bricoler<br />-Sing<br />-choose my outfits and many more </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1875871 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 10:55:22 +0000 rachylou 1875871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hanging with Lilypup, shooting the breeze with my brother, hanging on YLF, reading dystopian teen ebooks, cooking, watching cooking shows, imagining outfits, reimagining my decor, playing spider solitaire, vegetable gardening... and thinking about production management, lololol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1875816 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 03:30:04 +0000 cindysmith 1875816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Crochet, reading, yoga, coloring, and canning (jams, pickles, etcetera) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1875811 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 03:18:55 +0000 Suz 1875811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <ul> <li>Learning. If I am bored, I am miserable. If I am learning, I'm happy even if I am stressed.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Writing.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Reading/ listening to audio books.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Time with Mr. Suz, especially when we can get away from home, which we can't do together all that often.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Hanging out with my friends, especially a special foursome of writer friends, and also seeing or talking with close friends who live far away. (That's not every day but it really matters because several of my closest friends live on opposite sides of the country.)&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Music.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Walking/ hiking.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Singing.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ice skating. (But not when it is -25 and feels like -37. No. Not then.)&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Swimming in the ocean. (Not every day, where I live, but something I love when I can do it.)&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Kettlebells workouts.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Cooking. Especially trying new things.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Playing in my closet and wearing the heck out of my clothes.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Cuddling with my cat.&nbsp;</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1875673 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 22:36:32 +0000 Janet 1875673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My husband and I call each other “girlfriend” and “boyfriend” too. Twenty years since we started dating! </p> <p>I enjoy hanging out with him (dinners, coffee in the morning, whatever time!), playing with our dogs, walking/hiking and even a little running in the woods or exploring neighborhoods. Bicycling also (hoping to get back into it this year, plus maybe stepping up the running again too). Swimming in the summer. Exercise like running makes me happy when I’ve finished it. </p> <p>Reading novels, nonfiction, and magazines. Photographing and editing my photos, doing the creative part of my work (working on my pattern series, etc). Going to live music shows. Hanging with friends (usually going out for a meal or a drink or seeing a show). Going to art events if I don’t feel pressure to network. </p> <p>I even enjoy cleaning and organizing if it’s not the down and dirty stuff like scrubbing the bathroom. I find it very satisfying to have an organized home and get stressed when it gets really dirty or untidy. </p> <p>And yes, I also enjoy shopping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1875562 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 19:36:45 +0000 Anonymous 1875562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MsMary, I like to"mess around with our finances" as well! Just finished reconciling all&nbsp; our bank and investment accounts trying to get ready for tax time.</p> <p>When I am not up to my elbows in financials, I love working out at the gym,&nbsp; cooking,&nbsp; baking (however, I do not enjoy the cleanup),&nbsp; movie night with my DD, hanging out with my "Mister" - that is what I call my DH and working in our garden when we can do so. I used to knit and crochet a lot, but have no projects so far this year.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am a Shutterfly fanatic and have made at least 20 books after I scanned almost all&nbsp; family photos into the computer. I let my books tell a story so in that way, I much prefer the books than to just looking a photos in an album. Also, I am currently working on "photo" decluttering and picking and choosing which ones to keep as they tend to take up a great deal of room.</p> <p>I&nbsp; loved hanging out and playing with my dog Sasha and still have a huge void in my heart since she crossed Rainbow Bridge in late August. Still not ready to get another dog and don't know if I ever will be ready. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1875530 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 17:59:15 +0000 MsMary 1875530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Messing around with Lovely Husband -- cooking, doing house stuff, riding bikes, going out for Happy Hour, even just doing errands together. And yeah, watching TV. He's most definitely my boyfriend as well as just plain my best friend.</p> <p>Strangely, I get a lot of pleasure from messing around with our finances. LH says Microsoft Money is my favorite computer game!</p> <p>I hate going to the gym but I love having gone to the gym. ;)</p> <p>I'll admit it -- I like my internet time!</p> <p>I like putting my outfits together every day and taking my outfit pictures. I've been doing it for years (thanks, Angie!) and it's nice to be back at it!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1875496 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 17:00:04 +0000 Carla 1875496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Performing the routine activities of home-making (everything from washing floors to fetching groceries) though often mundane are daily opportunities to impose order on chaos and introduce beauty into the ordinary. Silly as it may be, I derive pleasure from performing these activities.</p> <p>Time in the garden (or with my indoor plants and bouquets) makes me insanely happy - out of doors I get to use my body, and being in beauty with the sounds and smells and sun, wind or even a drizzle feeds my senses. Indoors or out there is the anticipation of what is to come as things grow and change. </p> <p>Fitness activities - especially when out of doors, swimming in open water or riding my bike. </p> <p>There are other things/activities that bring me joy and happiness, but there are not daily opportunities for those things, and they would be another thread! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1875462 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 15:49:58 +0000 Sisi 1875462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eating - preferably in the company of good&nbsp;friends. </p> <p>Writing - with pen and paper.</p> <p>Lazingly swimming in the sea (but this is not daily). </p> <p>Being on YLF!</p> <p></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1875452 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 15:25:01 +0000 JAileen 1875452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My parents were married for over 50 years. My mother always referred to my father as her boyfriend! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1875414 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 13:54:06 +0000 Aquamarine 1875414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>-Having my morning coffee and reading the paper<br /> -Reading YLF (clothing/thinking about clothing is a creative outlet for me)<br /> -Reading in general<br /> -Spending time with my family in any way possible. My kids are all now in their 20s and I know our together time is dwindling.<br /> -Taking long walks with my husband<br /> -Knitting </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1875383 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 11:40:27 +0000 Summer 1875383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first things that come to mind:</p> <ul> <li>Listening to uplifting or soothing music (depending on my mood)</li> <li>Walking in the countryside or on the beach</li> <li>Gardening</li> <li>Watching wildlife</li> <li>Baking</li> <li>And, of course, being with my family</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1875341 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 09:17:18 +0000 Style Fan 1875341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, my date would be helping me with the care of Sophie.&nbsp; Hmmm. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1875299 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 06:52:46 +0000 Gigi 1875299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha ha, lisa p!</p> <p>Right now I am enjoying playing around with a new makeup palette, dancing, and trying out new recipes, mostly vegetarian. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1875255 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 04:23:18 +0000 Angie 1875255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>HAHAHAHAH</b></p> <p><b></b><b></b>I'm&nbsp;sure my date&nbsp;would like quality time&nbsp;with&nbsp;Greg and Sam...<b></b><b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1875237 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 03:56:31 +0000 Anonymous 1875237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We sound like we are writing our dating site bios . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1875230 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 03:37:12 +0000 annagybe 1875230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Photography<br /> I miss hiking &amp; hope to get back into it this year </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1875224 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 03:26:36 +0000 Emily K 1875224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Spending a few warm, cozy moments in bed before the alarm rings in the morning.</p> <p>Looking at the neighborhood when I walk my dog in the mornings--makes me feel connected and appreciative of living in a beautiful place.</p> <p>Yoga class</p> <p>The inspiration phase of art, design, and creation</p> <p>Creating systems for organization</p> <p>Making things.</p> <p>Watching documentaries about art/people/the artistic process. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1875214 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 02:51:31 +0000 kerry 1875214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Spending time with my family - I chose my partner well - I really like spending time with him (18 years later) and we have an absolute delight of a daughter who lights up every day. Today we went for a frigid walk down by the lake - fun - even better when we come home and cosy up together with wool blankets by the fire - very hygge!</p> <p>My favourite activities are not very active -reading, watching great TV, snuggling, sleeping.</p> <p>But I do love getting outdoors too - skating, tobogganing, snowshoeing walking, camping, canoeing, hiking. </p> <p>I also really love to research stuff. Yesterday we went to see a Vikings exhibit at our city museum - now I want to read and watch everything about Vikings, Scandinavia and fantasy plan a vacation there.</p> <p>I find this question fascinating because I do think I spend too much of my down time doing activities that are habits rather than ones that fill me up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1875208 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 02:43:13 +0000 Peri 1875208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <ul> <li>Reading</li> <li>Putting on makeup</li> <li>Napping</li> <li>Walking and exercising</li> <li>Dancing, but that's not daily</li> <li>Teaching piano (some days more than others!)</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1875185 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 02:10:43 +0000 Anonymous 1875185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gardening. Playing with flowers. Moving pots and plants and creating an outdoor room. &nbsp;Decorating and rearranging furniture in my house.&nbsp;</p> <p>Reading.</p> <p>Working out and physical activity. The joy comes from the fact that I can. &nbsp;</p> <p>Spending time with my family and/or friends. I treasure them . &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1875183 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 02:09:01 +0000 Style Fan 1875183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Many things for me too:</p> <p>-Spending time with Mr. Style Fan<br />-Taking care of Sophie (she is getting older and has some 'issues')<br />-Going to Yoga<br />-Teaching at the University and helping my students with their career plans<br />-Volunteer work<br />-Taking care of our home<br />-Reading, watching movies<br />-Wardrobe planning </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-activities-make-you-happy#post-1875145 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 01:27:43 +0000 Angie 1875145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MANY THINGS: </p> <ul> <li>Quality time with Greg (which I don't get during the week because Greg travels for work)</li> <li>Time with Sam</li> <li>Cooking from scratch daily - for us and for friends</li> <li>A heated vinyasa class</li> <li>Speaking to my Dad every morning&nbsp;</li> <li>Helping clients and forum members sort out their wardrobes and style</li> <li>Creating an organized home&nbsp;</li> <li>Watching a fab TV show at night - very relaxing - (reading does not relax me unfortunately).&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> </ul>