It's hard not to think of Julie Andrews singing in The Sound of Music about things she likes when I hear "favorite things." Alternately, if you're in an elevator you may hear The Sound of Muzak. Just one of many reasons I prefer to take the stairs!
Anyhow, here's a list of a few of my favorite things ...
1. Not having to work on Mondays.
2. Rainy mornings, and staying together in bed just a little bit longer. Oh yes.
3. Hot chocolate and waffles.
4. Figuring the tax refund and actually getting money back.
5. Forgetting a deduction and getting even more money back.
6. Semi-moistened Teddy Grahams offered to me by my favorite little boy.
7. Not dreading my workday on Tuesday.
8. The smell of a freshly washed dog.
9. The pitter patter of little feet, and the endless trail of laughter left behind.
10. The first bite of a hot, fresh cheesey pizza. Also the last bite.
11. The last freeze of winter.
12. The first miniskirt of spring.
13. Paying "only" $1.54 per gallon of gasoline. Gulp.
14. Running through mud puddles.
15. The day after an election.
16. A house that feels loved.
17. Real, genuine warm hugs from old friends.
18. Real, genuine warm handshakes from new friends.
19. Not being ashamed to watch "Survivor: All Stars."
20. Telling a joke that everyone gets.
What are some of your favorite things?
a hot bubble bath, misty rainy days, walking the streets of new york, lying in bed in the arms of an irresistable man, a's on papers, sound of my friends' laughter, hip-shakin' dance beats, singing along in the car, good hot coffee, freshly washed sheets, an all-new episode of "er", meals with family, my new umbrella, getting pedicures, kissing, etc.
I am with you on the miniskirt thing! *W00T W00T*
Ice cold beer on a hot summers day, the smell of the air right after a thunderstorm, a good steak cooked medium rare.
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My family, chocolate and back rubs!
Cuddling, chocka mocha ice cream on a cone, freshly made plain pancakes (no syrup, no molasses, just plain!), laughing so hard tears stream down my face, feeling good in a two piece bikini (look Ma, no shorts/sarong/huge beach towel!), missing someone and then seeing them and saying sincerely, "I Missed you.", bear hugs, pink kool-aid, kittens, road trips (beach trips, mountain trips, you name it), my mom.
lying in bed listening to rain on a tin roof and snuggled next to Kman, smell of a tiny baby, yellow roses, prowling yard sales, old Gene Tierney movies, reading Little Women, road trip with my four daughters sans men, and Texas hill country in springtime.
Orange scented candles, sushi, the smell of new shoes, my fuzzy slippers, oysters with caviar, Monteverdi, my new computer, driving stick shift, cashmere gloves.
-my baby's sister's laugh (even though she's now 18, it makes my heart melt)
-surprise gifts/treats!
-movie previews at the theatre
-random cuddles from my girl cat
-Sunday morning Coronation Street time
-the smell of a storm on the cusp of touching down
-the ocean..the beach..the sand...the waves
I think i will have to answer on my blog!
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A cat who's afraid of thunder sleeping on my chest under the covers at night.
A blankie or socks warm from the dryer.
Shakespeare.
The snooze button.
Starfish.
Getting a raise and a promotion.
A ripe garden-fresh tomato.
Spring blossoms in pink and white.
good movies and warm blankets
fridays (which is really cool...because when i was a server i would always get angry at everyone who was stoked for the weekend)
finding matt's feet under the blanket
new socks
the first flower of spring
Watching a movie with popcorn as a family. Playing putt putt or some other activity (like skiing) as a family. hot chocolate by a warm fire on a cold night. sleeping in a tent in a cozy sleeping bag while it's raining.
Howdy T...
Some favorite things (and yes, I'm a cheeseball):
- A colorful sunset
- A colorful sunrise
- Steady, pounding rain on a weekend day when you can roll over and stay in bed
- Thunderstorms w/lots of lightning
- Fireworks
- Rollercoasters
- Late night talks by a fire
- A glass of good champagne
- A glass of fine cabernet
- Belgian chocolate
- Spicy food that makes your eyelids glisten with sweat
- Catch up phone calls with friends (long distance happy hours)
- Spending time with Mom and Dad, realizing how precious each moment/conversation can be...
- Playing in the ocean
- Going to Cubs opening day and feeling the love
- Finishing a race and knowing you've beat your best time
- Hearing an almost-forgotten song from your high school/college era that takes you back to a moment in time
- Getting a surprise letter or email from a friend you haven't heard from in years...
- Playing in ocean waves...
Whoops, sorry, list became longer than I expected!
Whoops, proofreading would have been good... I'll replace one of those playing in the ocean deals, with:
- Finding a kickass pair of shoes on sale
OR
- Trying on your "skinny jeans" and finding they fit! WOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
AND
- Cleaning out a purse and finding a $20 bill in the side pocket!
pillows (at the moment)