Inspired by the 1000 Awesome Things blog, but my own list. These things are awesome, but I may never make it to 1000 because keeping count on this list would not be awesome.

• holding my baby nephew
• my dad's sense of humour
• making someone feel better about something
• the smell of eucalyptus groves
• having a warm bath
• when the nurse gets your vein on the first try
• just catching your streetcar transfer
• tamari almonds
• my daughter's laugh
• hugging
• when your ears don't hurt on an airplane
• free food
• resolving regret
• roller-ball pens that release a perfect stream of ink
• Burt's Bees lip balm
• sushi
• accepting something you cannot control
• finger foods at weddings
• lying down in green pesticide-free grass
• Thanksgiving leftovers
• Cranium
• herbs
• Japanese papers
• sharp knives
• friends with BBQs and decks
• elephants
• just missing a traffic accident
• bubble wrap
• label makers
• storage containers
• soy candles
• getting something you are dreading overwith
• teaching a child something new
• listening to your heart and finding out you were right
• taking a swim on a lake at the break of dawn
• being surprised with dinner already made
• foot massages
• looking through old photos
• the first glance of someone you've been missing
• tea
• a spouse who likes ironing and dusting
• new pillows
• down lap duvets
• finding a pair of pants that fit perfectly
• new underwear
• soft Kleenex that doesn't scratch your skin off your face
• Vick's Vaporub
• the moment the electricity comes on after a blackout
• friends who humour you by laughing at your stupid jokes
• The Princess Bride
• the colour of beets
• finally getting to brush your teeth after it's been too long
• The Office
• sleeping in
• beer on a hot day
• Damien Rice
• sisters