Simple Pleasures

I found this on Yahoo today and it really made my day. Over 100 simple pleasures:
-coloring
-crisp cotton sheets
-soft skin
-old family recipes
-the first daffodils of spring
-sleeping in
-an exercise endorphin high
-window boxes
-a perfect cup of coffee
-a genuine compliment (giving or receiving)
-the way babies smell
-a handwritten letter
-waking up in a good mood...for no real reason
-singing in the shower
-finding a couple forgotten dollars in your pocket
-doing something nice for your neighbor
-a home cooked meal
-laughing
-movie theater popcorn
-playing hookey
-a bubble bath
-swimming
-an afternoon nap
-street musicians
-your favorite song
-saying thank you
-helping someone in need
-old fashioned photo booths
-fresh whipped cream
-inspiring blogs
-a glass of wine
-rainy afternoons
-the funny things kids say
-a novel you can get lost in
-finding the perfect piece of clothing...on sale
-clean laundry
-the wind in your hair
-treating the person behind you at the drive-thru
-sharing an umbrella
-the smell of lavender
-a long walk that clears your head
-a bear hug
-The Beatles
-smiling at a stranger
-eating with chopsticks (Chinese food optional)
-butterflies
-staying in your pj's all day
-singing along to the radio and knowing all the words
-fresh herbs
-ordering in pizza
-happy endings...even if they're fictional
-flying a kite
-puppies
-root beer floats
-holding open the door...
-...or having someone hold the door for you
-fountain soda
-white, fluffy towels
-sunshine
-spending an afternoon at a museum
-really great advice
-green lights all the way home
-the sound of rain hitting the windows
-sitting in a booth
-holding hands
-a great hair day with no effort
-building a fort with your kids
-when someone falls asleep with their head on your shoulder
-fireflies
-the perfect taco
-geraniums on a windowsill
-slow dancing
-the smell of fresh-baked bread
-cheesy, uplifting musicals
-great stories
-the smell of gasoline
-the cold side of the pillow
-love letters
-old friends...
-...new friends
-a pull-through parking space
-a baguette -- crisp on the outside, airy on the inside
-when a dog licks your hand
-sitting at the counter at an old-fashioned diner
-using your favorite dishes
-reading your child a bedtime story
-Girl Scout Cookies
-flossing
-kissing someone you love
-the smell of onions and garlic cooking
-hot chocolate
-jumping in puddles
-old photographs
-birds hopping on the sidewalk
-Ella Fitzgerald
-a spoonful of peanut butter straight from the jar
-your softest t-shirt
-a new magazine in the mail
-fireplaces
-having exact change
-bacon and pancakes cooking on Saturday morning
-completing a crossword puzzle

Heres the link : )

http://shine.yahoo.com/event/makeover/101-small-pleasures-you-can-enjoy-every-day-1125425/

Let's talk about my summer.

Yes. I get to spend THREE months of my summer in Cape Verde on the island of Sao Vicente. I am beyond excited.






How cool is this?! I am going to be teaching english to young adults monday through friday and teaching with the sister missionaries on the weekends. Maybe I'll hit up the GORGEOUS beach every once in a while too : )