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- When someone calls me LOVELY, BEAUTIFUL, or GORGEOUS.
- When on a really cold day I find that one warm spot to stand in where the sun is beating down.
- When my besties Nick or Aaron video call me.
- When 80s music instantly lift my mood and transport me back to simpler, happier times.
- When I take a cold dip in a pool after baking in the sun for awhile.
- When I think I've gained weight and I've actually lost.
- When I am thinking about someone and suddenly they call or text me (my mom used to do this).
- Catching up with old friends.
- Listening to songs on my iPod and drowning out the rest of the world.
- Staring up at a clear night sky full of stars.
- That first sip of hot tea when I'm feeling sick.
- When the leaves change a beautiful array of colors in Autumn.
- When I have the house to myself and sing and dance to loud music.
- Reading a book that transports you into the story and becoming invested in the lives of the characters.
- When I'm having a really bad day and my daughter gives me a tight, loving hug.
- The smell of Bath and Body Works Vanilla Bean Noel lotion on my body.
- Wandering around my city like a tourist, taking in all the beautiful architecture.
- Sunrises and sunsets when the clouds glow vivid ethereal colors.
- Lazy rainy days of binge watching movies and shows, getting engrossed in a book, and sipping tea.
- Receiving a handwritten letter, postcard, or care package from a friend or someone special.
- Seeing the twinkle of Christmas lights everywhere during the Christmas season.
- When an unexpected friend becomes a best friend effortlessly.
- Being given a bouquet of my favorite flowers, red and white calla lilies.
- Seeing old couples still so in love.
- When a song comes on that describes exactly what I'm feeling at that given time.
- The intoxicating smell of fresh cut grass...my favorite smell in the world.
- Laughter and giggles coming from excited little ones.
- The sight of precious, sleeping babies.
- The theme songs from old childhood shows and cartoons.
- Singing with reckless abandon in the car with my sister with the windows down.
- Getting to pee after holding it in for so long.
- Remembering all the words to songs I haven't heard in 25 years.
- Waking up to good morning texts from someone special.
- Getting to wear pajamas all day.
- Falling asleep to the serene sound of rain.
- Receiving song recommendations daily from my best friend Aaron.
- When creative inspiration hits me and I have to write, draw, or journal.
- Watching the 2012 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles show with my daughter.
- When I lay on someone's chest and I hear their heartbeat.
- Little leopard gecko faces and how they always look like they are smiling.
- When a book I'm reading unexpectedly turns spicy.
- Watching old videos of my daughter when she was little.
- Department store windows at Christmas time.
- Jumping on Autumn leaves like a kid and hearing that crunch.
- Reading on my tablet in the dark in the middle of the night when everyone else is asleep.
dec 24 2011 ∞
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