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Five People, Places and Things That Warm My Heart

June 18, 2015 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC40 Comments

Happy Friday! This week, we are talking about five things that make us happy and this was a really hard list to make! I decided to break my list down into people, places and things to help me narrow the list because I could go on forever about things that make me happy! Per usual, I’m linking up with my girls Cynthia and Mar for the #Friday Five. You can read our linkup rules here. Please, please, please follow the rules! Note that if you don’t play nicely, we will delete your link.

 five people, places and things that warm

People

  1. My husband. Duh. He’s my number one guy even when he drives me nuts. πŸ™‚
  2. My parents. They are awesome! 
  3. My dog. Um, Sasha is simply amazing.
  4. The woman who recaps Scandal for Glamour magazine. She is ridiculously hilarious. I love her writing. 
  5. My crew. I have a tight network of friends and I’m grateful for each of those amazing women. 

Places

  1. DC. I am really fortunate in that I love where I live. Truly! 
  2. Dominican Republic. Our honeymoon spot was beautiful. Of course, I’m less than happy about what’s going on over there right now…
  3. Alabama. Sweet home, y’all. Roll Tide.
  4. My parent’s house. It will always be home for me.
  5. Disney. The happiest place on Earth! πŸ™‚

Things

  1. Running. Duh. It’s my thing.
  2. Bacon. Do I have to explain this??
  3. Wine. See above.
  4. A rainy morning when I can go back to bed. THE. BEST.
  5. A lovely cool summer night. I’m not really familiar with this in DC but I hear it’s nice πŸ™‚

What makes you happy?


Comments

  1. MCM Mama Runs says

    June 18, 2015 at 10:46 pm

    This “cool summer night” thing is why I head north or into the mountains every summer. I hate the DC heat and humidity, so I get out of here as often as possible. Otherwise my blog would be nothing but whine for 3 months LOL.
    MCM Mama Runs recently posted…Keep your kids healthy and safe this summer #ReadySetCampMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 18, 2015 at 11:55 pm

      Mountains = way to go. I have a trip to Colorado and Seattle this summer and I can’t wait!!

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  2. Meranda@Fairytalesandfitness says

    June 18, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    Aww, seeing that Disney is among your Happy Places warms my heart! See now there is a reason we are virtual friends..lol

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 18, 2015 at 11:55 pm

      Lol. The Disney love is real πŸ™‚

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  3. Karien @ Running the Race says

    June 19, 2015 at 2:40 am

    I haven’t visited DC, Dominion Republic or Alabama… But now, of course, they’re all on my list! At least I’ve visited WDW – LOVED every minute!
    Karien @ Running the Race recently posted…Five things (about running) that make me happyMy Profile

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  4. Kristen says

    June 19, 2015 at 4:16 am

    I love all of your favorite things! Food is a big one for me too. I swear, I run to eat!
    Kristen recently posted…Friday Five: Five Things That Make Me Happy!My Profile

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  5. Natalie says

    June 19, 2015 at 4:44 am

    Love this!
    Cool summer nights are wonderful! I have to say I would also love a warm, balmy summer night without a sweater! πŸ™‚
    Have a happy Friday!
    Natalie recently posted…Friday Favorites!My Profile

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  6. Alanna @ Madeleines & Marathons says

    June 19, 2015 at 6:27 am

    Great list! My husband is a great guy who loves to drive me nuts too. πŸ™‚

    I look forward to taking our daughter to Disney when she is a little older. I’ve been there a few times and it is so fun and happy!

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  7. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    June 19, 2015 at 6:49 am

    On the subject of bacon… last night I went to a Culinary Fight Club event for bbq. There was bacon wrapped chicken, among other things. OMGOMGOMGOMG
    Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Make My Day! Things That Make Me SmileMy Profile

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  8. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    June 19, 2015 at 7:15 am

    Summer makes me happy…the beach…and vacation…
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  9. Cody @ onehungryrunner says

    June 19, 2015 at 7:17 am

    I love that you added your dog to your favorite people list–my dog is definitely on mine too πŸ™‚

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  10. Hollie says

    June 19, 2015 at 7:23 am

    My husband and family is one of my biggest fans. I can relate! I love this and thank you for sharing.
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  11. Sam @ See Sam Run says

    June 19, 2015 at 7:43 am

    I love your own twist on the theme! DC also makes me happy, it’s definitely in my top 5 favorite places. I can’t wait to go in a couple of weeks for Independence Day!
    Sam @ See Sam Run recently posted…Five Things Friday: Stay Happy!My Profile

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  12. Erica @ Erica Finds says

    June 19, 2015 at 7:51 am

    Thank you for picking this topic. It is always good to spend time thinking about what makes us happy (and how lucky we are)! I picked my husband as #1, too. We are an odd match by any calculation but it works AND he makes me happy, I also have an amazing crew.

    Have a great weekend and thanks again for the Happy Friday!
    Erica @ Erica Finds recently posted…Friday Finds: 5 Things That Make Me HappyMy Profile

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  13. Krystal says

    June 19, 2015 at 8:22 am

    Such a great list, I love your approach by discussing your favorite people, places and things! I definitely agree with you, there is no better place than home sweet home…and BACON?! Seriously, bacon is the reason why I am not a vegetarian, lol. Thanks for hosting! πŸ™‚
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  14. Lesley says

    June 19, 2015 at 8:28 am

    I have wine too but you got me at bacon *thumbs up*
    Lesley recently posted…What Makes Me HappyMy Profile

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  15. John @ run. geek. run(disney) says

    June 19, 2015 at 8:33 am

    Love your take on it this week. A couple groupings of short and to the point lists. Agree on a lot of them, especially Disney, bacon and wine.
    John @ run. geek. run(disney) recently posted…Five Things That Make Me Happy | #FridayFiveMy Profile

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  16. Tara @ Running 'N' Reading says

    June 19, 2015 at 9:22 am

    Courtney, you have me cracking up over here with “a lovely cool summer night” – ha! That sounds delightful and, like you, I’m wondered where I’d have to go to find it! I have to say, it wasn’t TOO bad last night, but it was still kind of muggy. And, I also thought about you as I ate my last Bacon & Egg Cupcake for breakfast this morning…sorry. Thanks so much for another great link up and I hope you have an awesome weekend!
    Tara @ Running ‘N’ Reading recently posted…Friday FiveMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 19, 2015 at 9:47 am

      wait….did you say bacon and egg cupcake?!?!?!? oh my word. i need more information!

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  17. Emily says

    June 19, 2015 at 10:25 am

    Well! Our dog had PUPPIES last night! That makes me happy, and they are all alive and well. I’m also eating a coffee cake I made from the ‘Running with Spoons’ blog. It’s delish. πŸ™‚ Sunshine and flowers make me happy. Reading my Bible… πŸ™‚ It’s like feeding on AMAZING spiritual food.
    Emily recently posted…Five Happy Things FridayMy Profile

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  18. Marcia says

    June 19, 2015 at 10:26 am

    We had a shockingly cool and unhumid evening just last night! It was all kinds of awesome! I love these fleeting days of super-long daylight!
    Marcia recently posted…Five Fitness FavoritesMy Profile

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  19. Lauren says

    June 19, 2015 at 10:50 am

    Great post! All the things that make you happy, make me happy too. Especially when I can sleep in and then have some bacon. Yum. I want to meet your dog-she looks so cute!
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  20. Chaitali says

    June 19, 2015 at 11:34 am

    Great lists! I’m with you on rainy mornings where you can go back to sleep, those are awesome.
    Chaitali recently posted…Friday Five – things making me happy right nowMy Profile

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  21. Christin says

    June 19, 2015 at 11:45 am

    Love this list! There are so many different things to make us happy. Bacon and wine, who could go wrong with those 2?!
    Christin recently posted…Friday Five – Get Happy!My Profile

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  22. HoHo Runs says

    June 19, 2015 at 2:04 pm

    From the heart of Dixie I respectfully say…Roll Tide, sista…Roll Tide. And, I can’t NOT say y’all. It’s impossible!
    HoHo Runs recently posted…Happiness Is…My Profile

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  23. Mar @ Mar on the Run says

    June 19, 2015 at 3:44 pm

    I feel you on the cool summer night thing πŸ˜‰ great list! Yay for the weekend πŸ™‚
    Mar @ Mar on the Run recently posted…Friday Five: Because I’m HappyMy Profile

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  24. Tamieka@fitballingrunningmom says

    June 19, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    Awwww! What a sweet list!

    I think all husbands are great guys who drive their wives crazy! LOL!!

    My parent’s house-always my home. The have never shut the door on me (yet!)

    Wine-yes!!! Getting into loving red wines (does that mean I am old!?!)

    Have a great weekend!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 19, 2015 at 10:59 pm

      Well then I’m old too because I love red wine. It’s heart healthy πŸ™‚

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  25. Smitha at Running with SD Mom says

    June 19, 2015 at 7:32 pm

    I love love love your list! Those could be my lists xcept add in my kids and change the dog’s name to Murray! Happy friday and thanks for hosting!
    Smitha at Running with SD Mom recently posted…#FridayFascinations – 5 Shoes I will wear all summer! #HokaOneOne, #Bzees, #Pluggz, #OOFOSMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 19, 2015 at 10:58 pm

      Haha love it πŸ™‚

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  26. Lindsey says

    June 19, 2015 at 9:59 pm

    So much to love about this post! Your pup makes me smile! And how can you not be happy when thinking about bacon and wine?!
    Lindsey recently posted…Friday 5: Things that Make Me HappyMy Profile

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  27. karen - Fit in France says

    June 20, 2015 at 2:51 am

    Lots of things are making me happy at the moment but if I have to pick only one, very short term, its seeing my sister in law and nieces tomorrow. Its been 10 months !
    karen – Fit in France recently posted…Friday five : what makes me happy (June edition)My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 21, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      Oh how fun! Hope you are having a lovely visit!

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  28. Cynthia @ You Signed Up For WHAT?! says

    June 21, 2015 at 12:17 am

    Bacon – hilarious. I’m the only person in the world who thinks bacon is “just okay”. πŸ™‚ But seriously, I love this theme this week! So positive.
    Cynthia @ You Signed Up For WHAT?! recently posted…Five Reasons to be HappyMy Profile

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  29. Haley says

    June 21, 2015 at 7:36 am

    We don’t get those cool summer nights, but our winter is filled with them. ha ha!
    I like your spin on this week’s theme. Cute little lists.
    Haley recently posted…Things that make me happyMy Profile

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  30. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    June 21, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    Bacon is to you what ice cream is to me.
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  31. Lara @ Uptite Mamas says

    June 21, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    Your list is 100% adorable! I love it!!! So many things to be happy about.
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  32. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    June 21, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    Ask my husband’s family and they’ll 100% confirm for you that Disney is the happiest place on Earth. πŸ™‚
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  33. Tedi @ Running with Infertility says

    June 21, 2015 at 11:00 pm

    Come to Utah to get a cool summer night. πŸ™‚
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  34. Debbie @ Deb Runs says

    June 23, 2015 at 7:21 pm

    There’s nothing like spending time at home with my family to make me happy! It’s the best in my book!
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