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25 Things that Make Me Happier than "Chewbacca-Lady"

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Katelynn Erickson

May 30, 2016

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25 Things that Make Me Happier than "Chewbacca-Lady"

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Social media is buzzing about "Chewbacca Lady". Candace Payne is a woman from Texas who decided to live stream the unveiling of her new Star Wars gadget on Facebook. Her video went viral due to her infectious laugh and passion about Star Wars. To think that anything could make someone happier than Candace Payne was about her new mask seems impossible, but since I'm not particularly a Star Wars fan, I beg to differ. Here are 25 things that make me happier than "Chewbacca-Lady".

1. Ice Cream

This frozen treat can easily turn a bad day into a good one.

2. Puppies

Who doesn't love puppies?

3. Rain

Although most people find rainy days to be gloomy and depressing, I find joy in them.

4. Smiling

Smiling releases hormones in your brain that tells you you're happy.

5. Starbucks

Whether it's hot or cold, Starbucks makes any day great.

6. Fireplaces

Something about the sound of the crackling flames and the smell of the burning wood makes me happy.

7. Netflix marathons

You can't be upset about having nothing but watching TV to do all day.

8. Stargazing

Staring into the never ending night sky is so relaxing, and is one of my favorite things to do.

9. Being at the lake

The sound of the waves, the smiling faces, the warm sun, it's impossible to be unhappy at the lake.

10. Autumn leaves

The crunching of autumn leaves beneath my feet is so satisfying. It puts an instant smile on my face.

11. Sunshine

Feeling the sun beat down on your skin is so relaxing, plus it gives you a good tan.

12. Movie nights

The simplicity of curling up into a blanket, getting lost in a good movie and eating a lot of popcorn is a definite mood booster.

13. Nutella

I LOVE NUTELLA; there isn't much else to it.

14. Friends

Friends know how to make you happy, especially best friends.

15. Family

So does family.

16. Wine

Betty White said it best.

17. Baseball games

From the crack of the bat, to the 7th inning stretch, there is so much to enjoy about baseball.

18. DIY projects

Even if the project is a pain in the butt, you get to take pride in knowing you did it yourself.

19. Hugs

Hugs make everyone feel better.

20. Bad puns

There is nothing better than a bad pun, really.

21. Cozy blankets

Same, Homer, same.

22. Making other people happy

Simply knowing that I have made another person happy, instantly makes me happy.

23. Completing my to-do list

After getting everything done that you needed to, you get to do whatever you want! That's exciting!

24. Seeing new places

It brings me happiness to explore and discover new places. It is interesting to see how different places are from where I live.

25. Laughing

Laughter is the best medicine.

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25 Things that Make Me Happier than "Chewbacca-Lady"

What could make someone happier than Candace Payne?

1. Ice Cream

2. Puppies

3. Rain

4. Smiling

5. Starbucks

6. Fireplaces

7. Netflix marathons

8. Stargazing

9. Being at the lake

10. Autumn leaves

11. Sunshine

12. Movie nights

13. Nutella

14. Friends

15. Family

16. Wine

17. Baseball games

18. DIY projects

19. Hugs

20. Bad puns

21. Cozy blankets

22. Making other people happy

23. Completing my to-do list

24. Seeing new places

25. Laughing

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