Discussion What objects or things make you happy?

[Forever Sleep]

Including living beings too. I imagine pets and plants make people happy.

Those pinwheel toys make me momentarily happy. Especially the ones with multiple wheels on.

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I suppose it reminds me of briefly happy moments in childhood. I'm not sure I ever owned a multiple wheel one but, I know I wanted one. It seems so funny really because, they don't exactly have much purpose. I was always drawn to stuff like that though- glow sticks and the like.

I remember my Nana bought me a plastic ball once with flecks of colour over it. I still see them now and then. I think it even had a nice smell to it. It makes me briefly happy even to see shops that sell stuff like that. Junk really I suppose but, I suppose it transports me back to that time of being treated to a toy. I suppose I should be glad to have some good memories. I know some people have none.

Maybe any toy I had though. I sometimes go looking online for pictures of vintage toys to see if I can find reminders of them.

Are your favourite objects more from childhood or, now? A friend was saying the other day though- how different anime and film felt to them when they were younger. I was the same with games to an extent. They were more exciting purchases back then. I suppose I'm fortunate enough to still find some games immersive though. I think that's their appeal.

 

[whywere]

For me it is now. When I was growing up, I got food, clothing and shelter and that was it period.

Toys? Nope

Bicycle? Nope

Now I collect wristwatches, which bring me joy.

Walter

 

[overmorrow]

I guess games, but really, what makes me a little happier, is speaking to that one person, that's pretty much it, everything else makes me more depressed, bored

 

[ScaredCutter]

money, my bf, my cats. i also like dolls

 

[Apathy79]

The tub of Haagen Dazs I just ate

 

[achingthroat]

Hm, I suppose it's gratification in which I find glimpses of joy. That being delicious food when my mouth starts to water and I've just been waiting for the moment to savor in all it's goodness. I really like music too for the instrumentals and lyrics and the way it makes me feel understood. When I listen to music I mostly listen for the daydreaming aspect of it or an edit in my head I could only imagine and not hold the skill to create. My days would be so empty and I even would say listening to certain music allows for me to get out what I have suppressed. I like anime, horror/mystery, cute things, childish things, and depth.

I like plushie, porcelain dolls, figures, clothes, blankets, food, hair dye, eyeliner, black nail polish, plants, my cats, shoebills because they're prehistorically cute, and caring souls.

 

[i_am_done]

I can't remember ever feeling happy

 

[Forveleth]

Art. Whether that be paintings, photographs, or sculptures. I find it amazing that humans can make such beautiful things.