Aug 25, 2009 23:55
discussing politics and social issues
honey bunches of oats cereal
floral scents
growing my own fruits and vegetables
bath and body works
pondering quantum physics
trying on makeup in department stores
loungy music a la ella fitzgerald, pink martini, sinatra
space
finding "treasures" in thrift shops
reading books and magazines in coffee shops
mochas with nonfat milk and whip cream
being in awe of people who are geniuses, savants, have overcome great adversity, and/or have change the world
pretty stationery
candy shops
picking fruit from plants in the wild and marveling at nature
earrings
days when i look and feel pretty
being good at sports
old tvs shows from my childhood
the simpsons
being reminded of a memory after smelling something familiar
framing and hanging artwork in my room
daydreaming about traveling around the earth and generally being a citizen of the world
strong women
being a mentor and tutor
celestial patterns
antiques
organizations that promote education
botanical gardens that carefully label all plants and flowers
finding a bargain
having good times with friends you know you'll remember forever
reading the news
going to walmart and target with my parents because it makes me feel like a little kid again
good smelling candles
looking up statistics for random things in wikipedia
homemade gifts
walking around malls and window shopping
oceans that remind me if things go really bad i can just set sail for some place new
farmer's markets
unique customs and practices that make people feel like they belong and are part of somethign bigger
learning about symbolism in literature
finding rocks and shells on the beach
making things out of rocks and shells i find on the beach
harry potter
hoping that europe, specifically france, has small, out of the way alleys with cozy cafes where you can sit for hours and talk with good friends and not wanting to find out if it actually does
rubber stamps
watching 10 things i hate about you, bridget jones's diary, bend it like beckham, never been kissed, ever after and aladdin many many many times
as i fall asleep, thinking about the different types of lives i could have had if i had made certain decisions
wired magazine
learning about things that make me realize how amazing nature and science are
watching documentaries on...anything
hindi music
the daily show
garage sales
the secular aspects of christmas
remembering my childhood in michigan and india
npr
thai food specifically drunken noodles, red curry, and spring rolls