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Without lists, I don't think I'd ever sort out my thoughts. This brain of mine never seems to rest and the things that run through it reflect the beats in my chest...

bookmarks:
listography GIVE A GIFT OF MEMORIES
victoria television (2024)
movies (2024)
music (seen live)
books (2024)

Sounds

  • The hum of a fan on high speed, especially on a warm evening
  • The ocean waves crashing onto the shore and rolling back out to sea
  • Gently used voices, especially a man's voice when softly spoken
  • Wild birds chirping early in the morning
  • Music

Smells

  • Lavender
  • Fabric Softener
  • Vanilla
  • Freshly-brewed coffee
  • Incense
  • Pot
    • I haven't smoked pot on any regular basis in several years. However, the smell of it is enough to help me relax.
  • Roasting marshmallows over a campfire

Other Things

  • Playing with my hair, especially if someone else does it
  • Shoulder rubs (I've had back and neck problems half my life, so this is probably one of the best things someone could do for me.)
  • Reading
  • Enjoying the view - I can usually only truly appreciate a good view in the company of one other person...preferably someone who feels comfortable just sitting and staring, only occasionally making small talk. Enjoying the view can also depend on the location.
  • Sitting in front of a fire. It doesn't matter what is being said or done around me, I can focus on the fire and my surroundings at the same time. Something about watching a fire burn is relaxing to me.
  • Camping - As long as there's a dry place to sleep, a nice fire (preferably cooking a delicious roast over the flame...), plenty of beer and food and as long as I have a buddy who will walk with me to the bathroom at night, I'm a happy camper.
  • Hiking
  • Driving - Not commuting...driving...for fun. I hate commuting. If I could walk to work every day, I'd be happy. However, I love taking road trips. :)
  • Yoga
  • Hanging out with my dog
  • My bed - Have you ever had someone in your life who you'd wake up next to and when you realized it was time to start getting ready for work, they'd wrap their arms around you and say they didn't want to let you go? That person who made you so happy in the morning that you'd feel like getting out of bed as long as they were in it would make your heart explode with sadness? Sometimes, that's what getting out of my bed feels like. It's comfortable and warm and usually makes me feel like I've woken up in the happiest place on Earth, which often makes getting up for work a rather difficult task. I lay in it and I fall asleep almost as soon as my head touches the pillow. I sit on it and I want to fall backward into dreamy ecstasy. I try to climb out of it and I want to weep a little bit that I can't put it in my pocket and take it with me to work every day. I'm only half-joking about this. Getting up for work in the morning would be much harder if there really were someone in it who made me that happy... I think I would find it nearly impossible to get out of bed then.
jul 16 2010 ∞
mar 15 2011 +