Thursday, October 21, 2010

A Little About Me: The Good Things in Life

watching the sun set.  watching the sun rise.  taking a drive on a gorgeous afternoon.  music that moves you.  a good dinner.  BBQs.  laughing so hard your cheeks and sides hurt days later.  smiles.  hugs.  the sound of a lawnmower in the spring.  the smell of the air around christmas time.  5:00 friday.  a good book. tea tree oil. thunderstorms.  rain.  body surfing.  accomplishing a goal.  learning a new talent.  helping others.  exploring an old building.  finding a great deal.  a full tank of gas.  good surprises.  cat naps.  Starbuck's frappuccinos.  caffeine.  dancing to a good song.  seeing a great band live.  being understood.  sushi.  understanding someone else.  selfless acts.  random acts of kindness.  charity.  three inch heels for five minutes and having flats to change into after that.  thai food.  exploring a new place.  driving up the coast. gnocci.  camping.  vegas.  traveling.  a picture that captures a moment.  happy memories.  nostalgia.  fresh, clean sheets.  sugar.  donut holes with sprinkles.  scalp massages.  giggling.  silliness.  sunshine.  a star-filled sky.  the beach at night.  snow.  love.  loving. being loved.  
family. a comfortable bed.  candlelight. close friends. friends you don't talk to in years and then catch up with in five minutes when you finally do.  making up.  art.  receiving a card or letter in the mail.  dressing up.  dressing down.  bacon. a good night's sleep.  long weekends.  vacations.  a gig in front of a full house.  partying.  finding money in a pocket that you have not looked into in months. just before dawn. passion.  confidence. independance.  trust.  paying off a loan.  all-nighters.  having people you can count on.  having people who can count on you.  friends who know you well enough to understand you without having to explain yourself to them.  new perspectives.  opinions.  options.  living life to the fullest.  hot chocolate.  fast food at 3 am.  cheez-its.  creativity.  a non-windy day in the AV, music, fireplaces, neighbors, a movie that makes you laugh out loud when you're by yourself, running into an old friend you have not seen in years, fleece, cool retro finds, comfy jeans, being able to make others laugh, cotton candy, falling asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow after a great day, cozy warm socks, hot chocolate, hearing my mom's voice on the phone and knowing she is doing better, bubblegum, good health, used book stores, family owned restuarants, freedom of expression, courteous people, a shooting star, living life to the fullest, hershey's chocolate bars, red party cups, sharpies, old leather jackets with no inside liner, rhythm, a good beat, meat, foot massages, exploring unknown roads, camping by the river, hot springs, making new friends, meeting cool people, ebay, good times, cold water, dirt roads, ono.  the open road.  twilight.  days off work.  lightning.  rainstorms.  good cup of warm tea on a cold day.  a good joke.  being able to comfortably pay bills.  hearing a song that you have not heard in a long time and being taken back to the time from which you first heard it.  breaks from school.  strawberry/banana bubblegum.  wintergreen lifesavers.  hanging out with friends.  being healthy enough to walk out the front door each day and live life.  skydiving.  argentine tango.  swing dancing.  ten step.  making people smile.  making good memories.  remembering bad memories only to appreciate the good ones even more.  a song that makes you want to drive 500 mph.  a song that makes you smile.  being able to have a conversation with someone who knows you so well you hardly have to speak because they already know what you're going to say.  taking risks that turn out for the good.  knowing that every day that passes is another day to live.  smiley faces.  knowing that the treasures one has in life are not necessarily material possessions; they are the things one holds dear: family, friends, good times, good memories and love. Warm hats, scarves, gloves and general winter wear.  falling snow.  mint chocolate chip ice cream.  big stick popcycles from the gas station.  late night snacks.  songs that mean something.  double bubble.  silly times.  laughing so hard while driving you have to pull over.  hanging up when calling someone cause you are laughing too hard to talk.  breaks from school.  success at work.  getting through to someone.  smells that make you think of someone or some time or experience in life.  friendship.  houses decorated with christmas lights.  rain.  a good cup of tea before bed.  feeling alive.  comfy shoes.  creativity.  unexpected good times.  smiles.  sillies.  miscellaneous ramblings of goodness.  a place to call home.  sweet dreams.  edamame.  veggies and dip.  a good story.  a good joke.  hope.  faith.  love.  life.  experiences.  memories.  future.  dreams.  hopes.  desires.  achievements.  good news.  looking forward to the new year.  good lyrics.  being able to sing out frustrations.  a warm shower. getting hair washed at a salon.  finding a pair of pants that fit just perfectly.  cuddling.  cupcakes.  projects.  getting a's.  salt.  alfredo sauce.  tiramisu.  good cup of coffee.  unconditional love from pets.  the desert after the rain.  clouds.  holiday traditions.  christmas trees.  egg nog.  christmas kitten.  giggles.  old photographs.  earning respect.  giving gifts.  making people smile.  touching lives.  making a difference.  big, juicy hamburgers.  hot dogs with mustard and ketchup.  spinich and artichoke dip.  driving along the coast.  fun.  relaxation.  good-hearted people.  quick wit.  clever conversation.  silly sarcasm.  leopard print material.  acting crazy.  comfortable silence.  Pesto.  Hummus.  Long walks.  Peace.  Relaxation.  Life.

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