I started a list a long time ago after I watched a documentary. A list I never got around to sharing with the world. And, now, with the way things have escalated in this world today, maybe we could use a list to remind us of the brilliant things. Because as I once wrote: “The things that make us happy, that give us joy. Things that are not superficial and need money to accomplish. Brilliant every day things. A list that doesn’t have to start because you need to save someone but a list that gives you meaning, a list that makes you smile. A list you can bring out every now and again when you are feeling down to bring you back up. A list that is a glimmer of hope, a list that is a reminder. I know that I will be starting my own list, I will add to it every chance I get. I can only hope that I get as far. Because there are so many things worth living for, there really is.”
So, here is my first 50 Brilliant Things:
- Watching the sunset with colours of pink and orange and blue
- Hearing your laughter again on videotapes
- Opening grandpa’s shave kit and smelling his aftershave
- Dancing around the house like no one’s watching
- Waffles
- The smell of old books
- Seeing the lightbulb go off in children’s eyes when they finally understand something you are trying to teach them
- The feeling you get when the beat drops
- Finding that perfect song to go with your mood
- Having said song change your mood
- Wearing (or, as I like to call it, borrowing forever) your significant other’s clothing (especially t-shirts and sweaters)
- The salty aftertaste of french fries
- Creating the perfect bite of a meal
- Watching a sloth yawn
- Hearing a cat purr
- Smiling at someone only to have them return the kind gesture
- The middle piece of a cinnamon bun
- A baby’s smile
- When you and your person create the perfect pretzel cuddling
- Fuzzy blankets
- The crunch of the leaves under your feet for the first time
- Double (or triple) scoops of ice cream
- Bubbles
- Puppy breath
- The smell of cookies baking
- Kissing someone for the first time
- The feeling of endorphins kicking it into overdrive after a workout
- Splashing through puddles
- Running through a field of flowers
- Making someone laugh
- Watching the sunset only to watch it rise again
- Finding your festie bestie
- Showing someone what music means to you
- Brunch
- Getting phone calls from your Grandma
- Holding hands
- Nature walks
- The sound rain makes when it hits the window
- Looking up at the stars
- Having conversations with children
- Spending time alone
- Reading
- Laughing at your own jokes
- Instant replies
- Creating the perfect hi-light on your cheekbones
- Giving compliments to others
- Receiving compliments from others
- Wearing a cape
- Pretending you are invisible
- The first snowfall
That certainly made my day. Can’t wait to start my own list.
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