101 small pleasures

While composing this, we experienced earthquake (intensity 6) here in PI, it made me realized (again and again) that anytime,in a snap, our life on earth is over. So, take the risk, don't be consumed with sadness and just be happy!

I got this from www.shine.com, one of my fave everyday blog about anything under the sun.

101 small pleasures you can enjoy everyday... I somehow edited the list to suit my personality, will add more when light bulb strikes or when new experiences pops in!

1. coloring (yes, grown-ups can do it, too)
2. crisp cotton sheets
3. soft skin
4. old family recipes
5. tulips
6. sleeping in
7. an exercise endorphin high
8. window boxes
9. a perfect cup of coffee
10. a genuine compliment (giving or receiving)
11. the way babies smell ( micah is my favorite toy right now)
12. a handwritten letter ( i miss those days)
13. waking up in a good mood...for no real reason
14. singing in the shower ( ..and I can't fight this feeling anymore...)
15. finding a couple forgotten peso in your pocket
16. doing something nice for your neighbor
17. a home cooked meal
18. laughing ( to the point of crying)
19. beauty regimen before sleep
20. popping bubble wrap
21. a bubble bath
22. swimming
23. an afternoon nap
24. street musicians
25. your favorite song
26. saying thank you
27. helping someone in need
28. old fashioned photo booths ( or polaroid)
29. yogurt!!!! (qoola, red mango, TWH)
30. inspiring blogs
31. a glass of wine ( while dining in RACKS)
32. rainy afternoons
33. the funny things kids say
34. a novel you can get lost in
35. finding the perfect piece of clothing...on sale
36. clean laundry ( the smell of my LAVANDERA washed clothes)
37. the wind in your hair
38. treating the person behind you at the drive-thru
39. sharing an umbrella ( did it once, wanna do it again)
40. the smell of early morning fresh-baked pandesal
41. a long walk that clears your head
42. a bear hug ( Brando!)
43. The Beatles
44. smiling at a stranger
45. eating with chopsticks (Chinese food optional)
46. butterflies
47. staying in your pj's all day
48. singing along to the radio and knowing all the words
49. fresh herbs
50. ordering in pizza
51. happy endings...even if they're fictional
52. flying a kite
53. puppies
54. running ( in the rain)
55. holding open the door...
56. ...or having someone hold the door for you *blush*
57. CBTL/Starbucks tea time
58. white, fluffy towels
59. sunshine / sunrise/sunset
60. spending an afternoon at a museum
61. really great advice
62. green lights all the way home ( highway 54 can you hear this?!)
63. the sound of rain hitting the windows
64. sitting in a booth
65. holding hands
66. a great hair day with no effort
67. seeing a rainbow
68. when someone falls asleep with their head on your shoulder
69. fireflies
70. the perfect taco
71. prayer
72. slow dancing
73. blue sky with puffy clouds
74. cheesy, uplifting musicals / worship
75. great stories
76. the smell of gasoline
77. kismet moment
78. love letters
79. old friends...
80. ...new friends
81. a good read
82. a good shot of Peaches
83. sitting at the counter at an old-fashioned diner
84. using your favorite dishes
85. doodles
86. anything blueberry
87. flossing
88. kissing and hugging someone you love
89. the smell of onions and garlic cooking
90. hot chocolate
91. jumping in puddles
92. old photographs
93. birds hopping on the sidewalk
94. Jericho Rosales and John Lloyd Cruz moments
95. Italian pasta
96. your softest t-shirt
97. a new magazine
98. fireplaces
99. having exact change
100. bacon and pancakes cooking on Saturday morning
101. good night sleep