The simple things are the most extraordinary. Here is my top 100:
1. An evening when everyone is home together
2. The warmth of a fire in the wood stove
3. Hitting the snooze button more than twice
4. Snuggling on the couch
5. A nice glass (or two) of vino
6. A candle lit room
7. The smell of my husbands oven roasted potatoes
8. A new magazine in the mail
9. The warmth of sunshine on a cold January day
10. Digging in the dirt
11. Yoga
12. Peacock feathers
13. Watching a soccer, little league or basketball game
14. Hearing my daughter play the drums
15. Planning what I will grow in the garden
16. Reading and finishing a book
17. A three day weekend
18. A fantastic sunrise
19. Summer afternoons poolside
20. Doing something heartfelt with no intention of anything in return
21. Spending time with my parents
22. Growing things to eat
23. Watching a movie
24. Replaying a song that I love over and over and over again
25. Singing when nobody is around to hear me
26. A warm bath
27. Clean sheets and a warm blanket
30. Pad Thai
31. Rolling the perfect spring roll with a fantastic peanut sauce
32. Homemade chili, a pot of beans or a warm soup
33. Warm tortilla chips and fresh salsa
34. A perfect margarita
35. Summer BBQ's
36. Capturing a moment on film
37. Words flowing onto a page
38. Socks
39. Tamales
40. Summer rain
41. The first snow of the season
42. Creating something
43. Chai tea
44. A fresh coat of paint
45. The first spring bloom
46. Beach combing and finding a perfect sand dollar
47. Blooming dahlias
48. Impromptu gatherings with family or friends
49. Waking up in a tent
50. The sound of crashing waves
51. Handmade gifts from my kids
52. The thrill of Christmas through the eyes of my children
53. Meeting someone that you instantly connect with
54. A clean house
55. The farmer's market
56. The color of autumn leaves
57. The quiet stillness in the morning before anyone else is up
58. Finding the perfect pumpkin to carve
59. Meteor showers on a warm summer night
60. Spending time with a friend
61. A bouquet of flowers freshly cut from the garden/yard
62. The smell of lavender
63. A waterfall
64. A breathtaking view
65. A dramatic thunder/lightening storm
66. A weekend with no activities or obligations
67. Finding something that I thought I had lost
68. An unexpected package or gift
69. A walk in the rain
70. Happy hour
71. Blooming orchids
72. Checking a project or task off the to-do list
73. Dreaming about what the future will bring
74. An empty dirty clothes hamper and laundry basket
75. Good news
76. Learning something new
77. Being told "I love you"
78. Letting go of items that no longer serve a purpose in my life
79. Lying in bed listening to the rain
80. Not leaving the house for two days straight
81. Cutting open an avocado that is perfectly ripe and not going bad
82. A tight embrace from the man that I love
83. Seeing wildlife in their natural habitat
84. Reaching the point in your life when you are content with who you are and don't care what others think
85. A sparkling clean kitchen sink
86. Daydreaming
87. Reading my favorite online blogs
88. A quite house
89. Going to bed early and sleeping in late
90. A deep breath of fresh air
91. Living in the moment
92. Connecting deeply with another person
93. Meditation
94. Freedom
95. Feeling connected with nature, the earth and the natural rhythms of the universe
96. Witnessing a full moon
97. The security to let me, be me
98. Spontaneity
99. Deep love
100. When the day comes to a close and you know you lived each moment fully
