I haven't written in a long time and was bored, on my way to taking a nap actually, when this particular thought came to me: I would like to share some things that I love in no particular order. Random I know, but I am extremely random so there ya go.
Cold winter nights
Long naps
Stupid commercials
Ireland
God's saving grace
Random acts of kindness
The smell of Babies
Hugs
Spending time with people I adore
Movies that make me think
Brushing my teeth
Being held when I'm sad
Ironing
Dreaming
Long kisses
Traveling
Reading mystery novels; because I always try to figure them out before it ends
Making people laugh
Roller Coasters
Laughing till my side hurts
A cat's wet nose
Music of all types
Funnel Cakes
Singing
The ocean
Cooking
Doing laundry
Squishing mud between my toes
The sound of my father's voice
Seeing an elderly couple hold hands and it being obvious that they still adore each other
The smell of old books
The smell of freshly cut grass
Just a few random things that I love. Don't know really why I felt like sharing this, but felt almost compelled to do so. There are so many things that I love, so many things that make me smile. It's funny to stop and think about all the small things that bring us joy in this life. So many times we dwell on the things that make us unhappy. Even as I type this, I am being bombarded in thought by things that make me scream out in anger, break down in tears or cringe, but I don't want to dwell on that. I want this year to be different, to be monumental. I am a planner. I am a list maker. I am not always a risk taker. When I pause for a moment to think about it, I may have missed out on more things that might make me smile, that ultimately might make my 'things I love' list. Some of the greatest moments, are the moments that aren't planned; moments that just occur. I want this year to be like that. That's not to say that I won't plan, because I think that is a part of my personality. What I 'plan' on doing is allowing moments to happen and then just savouring them. I wonder what it would be like if I just lived today like it was my last? Not being reckless about it, but allowing true moments to wash over me like waves at sunset? I want to really listen when someone is talking, not periodically look at my watch. I don't want to be stressed out if things don't turn out the way I 'planned' them. I want to truly allow myself to roll with the punches and enjoy it; the good with the bad. I want to relish in the humor of the everyday, of the common place. I didn't make any 'resolutions' this year. I actually think they are a little dumb, cause we never really stick to them. Instead, I want to make a life change now. Now just happens to be at the beginning of a new year, in that, I think it's purely coincidental. This is going to be fun! It will be an adventure, a growing experience, but I do believe with all my heart, that this change will ultimately bring many more moments into my life that can be added to 'the list'.
