I believe very strongly in appreciating the little things and not taking anything for granted. So my post today is all about my little, simple pleasures. Warm woolen mittens, whiskers on kittens, here are a few of my favorite things.
Hot soup on a cold winter’s day. I simply love winter. It’s my favorite season. I know I’m in the minority on this one, but I prefer cold weather to hot. When autumn arrives with that fresh chill in the air, I rejoice the way others do on the first warm day of spring.
The way my cat Wiggle snuggles into my arms between me and my laptop. He’s got a great purr and he always knows right when I need to hear it. He also drools, but that’s a subject for a different post.
Getting up in the morning, drinking a hot cup of coffee and watching the news. It’s a simple pleasure I enjoy.
A little space. I always have been and continue to be someone who needs time alone.
The first two long drinks of a cold coke on a hot day.
New makeup. I’m not a big shopper. I think I’m missing a girl gene because shoes and purses and clothes shopping doesn’t do much for me. I do love a new shade of lipstick or eye shadow that looks good on me, even though as a harried writer and mom I don’t wear makeup all that often.
Talking and laughing with my daughter. I think my little girl is the smartest, most interesting person I know. I adore her and five minutes in her presence makes everything that’s bad good again.
A nice cheese spread on bread warm from the oven. Yum.
Warm water. I’m a cancer. Give me warm water and room to splash and soak.
The color green. That color is a reminder to me that although everything must die, it always returns in a changed form. It’s such a fresh, lovely color. Looking at anything green makes me feel happy.
Dark chocolate and red wine, preferably together.
Market spice tea, found at Pike Place Market in Seattle, WA.
What are a few of your favorite things?
March 1st, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Good chocolate, the kind that melts beautifully in your mouth. A new book (or a stack of new books–ahh…). Clean sheets. A warm (borderline hot) shower on a cold day. A milkshake, made with real ice cream and real fruit.
March 1st, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Anya,
Great post Anya!
I’m an autumn girl. It’s absolutely my favorite time of year, and I’m one of those weird ones who loves Halloween to pieces. It’s my favorite holiday. Then there’s my coffee in the morning, even though I’ve switched to decaf. I never take for granted my terrific hubby. Red wine is great, absolutely. Chocolate is great, though I don’t crave that too often. A great apple pie or peanut butter cookies is just as likely to get my attention.
Denise A. Agnew
March 1st, 2010 at 10:17 pm
The dark chcolate and red wine resonated with me as did cooler weather. I prefer autumn for the cool and not too cold and the glorious colors. Other favorite things:
happy chatter over the normal family dinner
sun-warmed, tree-ripened figs
hubby brushing my hair
A cheese platter with red wine fresh bread and butter
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:31 am
since we only have rainy days and sunny days where i live, i prefer sunny days, chocolates, and a good book–a few of my favorite things.