Do you need a little pick me up? Same.
- The sweet thud of a Bundt cake coming evenly out of its pan.
- Waking up from a good night of sleep and realizing that you had a good night of sleep.
- A new bud on a plant you thought was dead.
- Hearing a song for the first time and just knowing that it’s going to be your new jam.
- Receiving an unexpected but wholly welcome phone call.
- Receiving an unexpected but wholly welcome invitation.
- A sports Cinderella…
- …and your team is the Cinderella.
- Long movies that feel short.
- Rereading a favorite book.
- Noticing that an acquaintance is becoming a friend.
- Getting away with something slightly devious.
- Being able to say “Already done!” when asked about a task.
- Shower cries.
- Shower beers.
- Getting out of a rainstorm without getting wet.
- Being soaked in a rainstorm and not caring.
- Reading an excellent poem that cuts right to your heart.
- YouTube compilation videos.
- Having a crush on someone entirely inappropriate.
- Having a crush on someone who also has a crush on you.
- Trying to be funny and getting a laugh.
- Not even trying to be funny and getting a laugh.
- Being complimented on something new.
- Being complimented on an old favorite.
- Stepping into sand.
- Sinking into bed when your whole body is tired.
- A glass of wine alone.
- A glass of wine with your family.
- Booking airfare.
- Getting home from a long trip.
- Thanksgiving.
- Fireworks.
- Lakes.
- A long run on a misty day.
- A long run on a sunny day.
- Snuggling with a soft and sleepy dog.
- Smelling a baby.
- A slice from a fresh loaf of bread with cold butter.
- Unembarrassed dancing.
- Childhood photos of someone entirely unchildlike as an adult.
- Seeing family resemblance.
- The smell of rain on hot pavement.
- A new episode of Serial.
- Knowing what’s next.
- Not knowing what’s next.
- Lighting matches.
- Pine trees.
- Fresh sheets on the bed; fresh sheets of paper.
- Coffee.
If you didn’t click the first link, here it is again. It’s one of my favorite poems.
“Noticing that an acquaintance is becoming a friend…A glass of wine with your family…Smelling a baby…Pine trees” Yes! Made me smile 🙂 I also love Christmas movies on melancholy days…Bread dipped in garlic and olive oil…Warm summer nights at the county fair.
Yes, yes, yes! These definitely skewed spring/summer, but I think I have another 50 reasons about Christmas alone.