The Simple Things...

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