5.28.2009

Positive Thursdays: Simple Pleasures

The reality of life, and lack of sunshine in Detroit, had me feeling a touch frustrated and down today. In turn, this made me think about things that make me smile and I decided to write them down. In no particular order, here are 25 of my Simple Pleasures! :)

1. A really great cup of coffee.
2. Having someone play with your hair.
3. Laughing so hard your face hurts.
4. A baseball game, cold draft beer and good friends on a Friday night.
5. Fresh tulips and gerbera daisies.
6. The awesome architecture and character of old buildings.
7. A special glance.
8. An unexpected card arriving in the mail.
9. Taking a leisurely drive on a long country road.
10. Hearing your favorite song on the radio.
11. Lying in bed all day. Just because.
12. Summer thunderstorms.
13. Sitting on the beach at night listening to the ocean.
14. Really awesome photographs.
15. Looking into their eyes and knowing they *see* you.
16. Midnight phone calls that last for hours.
17. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you.
18. Making new friends.
19. Playing with a puppy.
20. Road trips with friends.
21. Swinging on swings.
22. Making eye contact with a cute stranger.
23. Running into an old friend and realizing that some things (good or bad) never change.
24. Watching the sun rise. Or set.
25. A child discovering things for the very first time.

5.09.2009

Shady's Back...

...Back again. And I could not be happier! Marshall Mathers (aka: Slim Shady, Eminem) is one of my all time faves. It's been a number of years since we've heard from him and I've been anticipating the May 19 release of his new studio album, "Relapse." Much to my surprise & delight, I got my hands on the leaked copy today. Just downloaded to the iPod and am ready to listen en route to Ohio tomorrow afternoon. I'm hoping the anticipation doesn't create disappointment in the actual but that's not likely. Em rarely disappoints me. :)