Simple Pleasures….
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In a world as complex as the one we now inhabit, it can be hard to remember that some things are free. Some of life’s most beautiful things are free (well almost if you omit the cost of chocolate!) So here’s my ten…
- Dancing round the kitchen to Love Shack
- Kicking the leaves as you walk in Autumn in a London Park
- Dipping berries in melted chocolate
- Snuggling up with my daughter when it’s cold (my son is waaaay past that!)
- The sound of rain smashing against the window
- Sitting in the conservatory reading when the house is completely empty
- Looking through old photos and cards on a winters afternoon
- Having my feet rubbed by someone lovely ;0)
- The smell of a cake baking in the oven
- Being greeted by my dog Lulu when I’ve been out all day
That didn’t take long at all so when it’s all driving you bonkers, think of your list of ten and remember, the best things in life are usually free anyway!
Right then, here’s 10 random things I like:
1. Slightly down-at-heel seaside towns out of season
2. Stroking my cat’s tummy when it’s been warmed by basking on her back in the sunshine.
3. A Nice Cup Of Tea
4. Snuggling.
5. Getting so lost in a good book I lose all track of time.
6. The smell of my lovely husband…
7. …and warming my cold feet on the small of his back at bedtime.
8. Reacquainting myself with the ancient, tatty, motheaten Christmas decorations every December
9. Watching cats fall asleep.
10. A great big protective cuddle from my lovely son who’s now well over 6 feet tall.
In no particular order:
1) The smell in the air when a storm is brewing
Friday afternoons (half day at my full time job)
2) Looking out of the window first this after a heavy snowfall before the cars drive over it
3) Cup of tea to start the day
4) Having someone to greet me when I get home from work
5) Cool breeze on a red hot day
6) Fresh sheets in bed
7) Sitting in the house reading when it is silent
9) Bacon sandwich
10) Watching a murder mystery and working out who dunnit
Well Cathy…of yours, my favourite would be a cup of tea and Rob, a cool breeze on a hot day. Lovely. I bet there are so many when we think of it – it’s far to easy to forget!
So with you Lisa on Love Shack !! Thought that was just me!!
Mine in no particular order:
1. Fresh flowers
2. Freshly laundered sheets
3. A long hot shower
4. A long squidgy hug
5. The smell of jasmine on a balmy asian night
6. Laughing with a good friend
7. Sipping bombay sapphire whilst watching the sunset
8. Chocolate cold straight from the fridge
9. Curling up in front of an open fire with a good book
10.Smiles on my nieces & nephew’s faces
Fresh flowers! Another one of mine Louise x
1. Kissing that special person.
2. Singing along at the top of my voice, when driving on my own.
3. Fresh flowers on my dining table.
4. The smell of fresh basil.
5. The warmth of the sun on my back.
6. The first sip of an ice-cold gin and tonic.
7. My kids’ funny random comments.
8. Closing my eyes and feeling inner peace no matter where I am.
9. Admiring the sunset from my kitchen window.
10. The Knowing that everything was worth the pain and endurance.
The Smell of fresh Basil!! Of course Anna…and I would also add some Rosemary and Lemon Thyme in to the mix as well. Thanks for sharing…
1. First hug of the day
2. Bluebells dancing in a breeze
3. A sunset’s golden streaks etched across the sky
4. Listening to my husband strumming the song he wrote for me
5. Dew drops winking in spring sunshine
6. Smell of the earth after rain
7. A bubbly bath by candlelight
8. Wood cracking on an open fire
9. A Greek meadow at first light
10. The last hug of the day
xx
Bluebells Nikki…lovely! x
How could I have forgotten about singing at the top of my voice when alone in the car?!
Perhaps I should really keep the following to myself:
- When you get that message from HMRC that says “Your return submission has been successfull”
- When the accounts balance first time!
- The smile on their face when a client thinks they are going to have to pay loads of tax and you manage to get them a refund
No I guess these are just me! I’m not normal !!!! ;o)
In no particular order!
* cuddling with my gorgeous children
* the feel of sand between my toes
* the smell of fresh coffee
* watching my children sleep peacefully
* listening to music at full volume!
* singing, dancing and being nuts, ha
* smelling the wisteria in my bedroom when I wake up
* sitting in the garden
* riding a horse along across fields and fields
* being out in the dark with a sky full or stars
* spending time with lovely people
Sooooo many to mention, thank you Cherry for reminding me how bloody fantastic life is xx
I’m not really ‘there’ with tax return submissions Louise although loving refunds…hooray!!
Sand in between the toes Sue…oh yes. With the sound and smell of the sea nearby…heavenly!
My ten things – again in no particular order:
- Catching a sunset when driving over the cutting at Stokenchurch on the way home
- Arriving home to a smile
- Rummaging through tins of buttons or folding fabric in my sewing room
- Turning or emptying the compost bin
- Being up and outside really early and no-one else is around
- Watching the birds in the garden
- The first rose in bloom in the garden
- Cold beer on an empty stomach followed by obligatory nibble
- Sitting quietly and comfortably with other half – no need to fill the silence
- Getting the tie knot right first time
Enjoying the blog. See you soon.
Definitely with you Russell on being up and out before everyone else is awake and the place is empty…I get that most mornings as I walk the dog about 6am. Its lovely.