Love List

Many of you may have noticed the rapid increase of 'hate lists' on the internet lately so I've decided to react in a more positive manner and list just a few of the things I like a bunch...in no particular order, of course.

I love...

God, my family, and friends
My NBF for her neverending support-even across the miles
Decaf pumpkin spice lattes and Lady Earl Grey tea on cold mornings
Morning walks under draping oaks
Singing to country music with the windows down driving to Wakulla County
Candy corn (NOT the harvest mix)
Maple leaves and pinecones
Afternoons in bookstores without cell phones
Old sweaters that smell like winter
Sushi
That sparkling grape juice makes me laugh just as hard as wine
Trying to pay attention to FIFA tournaments
The ability to wash/dry Vera Bradleys
People who still park their cars in spots rather than in front of stores to 'run in'
Homemade granola (without raisins)
Maple syrup from Vermont
Completing needlework projects within 3 months
Handknit scarves
Little boys who eat dirt and leaves
Independent movies (and foreign films)
Traveling overseas (without toting carry-on luggage)
The smell of new textbooks and freshly copied powerpoint presentations
Going out of my way to step on crunchy acorns
L.L.Bean aidorondak coats
German rock music
Warm towels after a steamy shower
The Food Network
Sharpei puppy wrinkles
Colored gel pens and organized planners
How pearl earrings make denim dressed up
Sharp cheddar cheese
Returning to your old high school and feeling like you run the place
That dogs clean up under highchairs without direction
Shih tzus prepped for dog shows
Fragrance diffusers and plug-ins so little fingers don't get burned
Cirque du Solei
Dark chocolate (in moderation, of course)
Free underwear from Victoria's Secret
Snow fall (not shoveling)
Hoops and Yoyo cards
Finishing products in recycled materials the night before putting the garbage out
Professional articles on advancements in alzheimers
Pregnancy massages
Little girls with southern polka-dot bows
Paying off student loans quickly
My mom's shepard's pie
Pocket-pack tissues and portable hand sanitizer
Watching babies learn to pick things up with their fingers
Pharmaceutical reps (free office supplies and lunch)
Loreena McKennitt songs on autumn days
Wearing scrubs
Dried pineapple
The smell of freshly chopped pine
Shopping at Publix-because it's a pleasure!
Bed and breakfasts
The prospect of one of my children becoming a priest/nun
Christmas lights
Cinnabun popcorn
Tomato soup with bowtie pasta
A good pair of broken in boat shoes
Waterproof mascara
Lanolin
Teething tablets
After season sales
Two story homes with wrap around porches
Willow trees
Campfires and s'mores
Yahtzee at Christmas
Finding lost things
Sleeping in and/or naps with little ones
Santa's White Christmas ice cream
Laughing so hard you have to leave the room
Seamless discharges of clients into the community
The fact I've used the same email address for almost 10 years
Ferret kisses
Wedding pictures
Attempting to quilt on rainy days
Celtic festivals


Hmmm....I'm a bit tired and think I will come back to this at another time! I urge each of you to make your own-it feels good to reflect on how many things we enjoy rather than loathe!