Friday, March 13, 2009

I came across this blog... Zen habits and they have all kinds of cool stuff. One of them was this list of 75 simple pleasures.  This is their list... but what would be a few things on yours?  Read the list see if it inpires you to write your own. I'll be back tomorrow with mine.


  • Berries … mmmm.
  • Walking barefoot in grass.
  • Listening to good music in the car.
  • Taking a long, relaxing shower.
  • Coffee.
  • A good novel.
  • Popcorn and an old movie on DVD.
  • The smell of fresh-cut grass.
  • Watching the sunrise.
  • Walking on the beach.
  • A gentle morning run.
  • Yoga or stretching or meditation.
  • Snuggling in bed with your partner.
  • Watching the sunset.
  • Hugging your child tightly.
  • Good wine.
  • Dark chocolate.
  • Dancing like you’re crazy.
  • Telling jokes till your sides ache.
  • A long conversation with a good friend.
  • Root beer float.
  • Kissing in the rain.
  • Being lazy on a Sunday.
  • Waking to a clean house.
  • An uncluttered room.
  • Banana split.
  • Pillow fights.
  • Fries and a chocolate milkshake.
  • Singing in the shower, loudly.
  • Dancing in the rain and stomping in puddles.
  • Watching your child play.
  • Fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies.
  • Helping someone in need.
  • Making someone smile.
  • Homemade pie.
  • A nature hike.
  • Laying back and watching the stars.
  • Making a sandcastle.
  • Floating in the water.
  • Taking an afternoon nap.
  • Serving your spouse a surprise breakfast in bed.
  • Watching your children on Christmas morning.
  • Laying back and looking up at clouds.
  • Watching the ocean.
  • Getting a massage.
  • Reese’s peanut butter cups.
  • PB&J sandwich.
  • Iced green tea.
  • Playing footsie.
  • Acting crazy in public.
  • Seeing your savings account grow.
  • Seeing your debt shrink.
  • Taking a hot bath.
  • Blowing bubbles.
  • A gentle breeze.
  • The feeling after a good workout.
  • Checking something off your to-do list.
  • Snuggling together under the covers on a stormy day.
  • Coen brother movies.
  • Watching your kids play soccer.
  • Playing a good game of basketball.
  • The smell of a new Moleskine notebook.
  • Writing on good paper with a good pen.
  • A clear desk.
  • Fresh popped popcorn.
  • A fresh snow.
  • Swinging on a swing.
  • Homemade strawberry shortcake.
  • Watching animals in nature.
  • An empty email inbox.
  • Playing hooky.
  • A very slow and sensual night with your partner.
  • Staying up all night talking.
  • Having a picnic.
  • Swimming at night.
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