Forget all the How-to books. Forget the Websites that promise everlasting bliss. Forget the TV lifestyle evangelists who market happiness as if it were Cheerios™. And forget the sage advice of old people who quite likely screwed it up when they were young. There are only 10 things (plus one) you actually need to have a good life. So, put on your metaphorical thinking caps and read on.
Warm socks on a cold night.
A little bit of hungry. People who think they have everything … usually don’t.
Time to enjoy the beverage of your choice at the end of the day.
Rain after long silence. Mist, showers, downpour, storm — nothing quenches the soul like rain.
Someone who looks at you as if you’re the only zebra at the lioness convention.
Tired, the last option of accomplishment.
Pee-your-pants funny.
The reassuring comfort of old-friend underwear.
A howl and a dance.
Never finding out the lover’s lie.
And most importantly:
Someone who actually listens to your plots, plans, ideas and complaints. Even if it’s only the dog.
WD Fyfe 
Oh, this is gold! I especially loved the zebra at the lioness convention. 🙂
it’s a great feeling isn’t it?
I agree with Christi, the Zebra feeling is worth at least 5 years of “feel good”.