Simple Pleasures
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Introduction
there is much to be had in small things (in no particular order)
1
Hot Shower
when it's cold or you just need it.
2
Cold Shower
when it's hot or you just need it.
3
Bubble Bath
because every woman needs to go there... candle light, soft music, fragrant bubbles. Ahhh...
4
Snuggling
with loved ones, my personal favorites are my grandson and my daughter.
5
Porch Swing
chillin' with that early cup of coffee or an iced tea in the warm evening breeze.
6
Massage
any body part will do.
7
Mashed Potatoes
it does for me what ice cream probably does for you.
8
Having someone else wash your hair
scalp massage... refer back to #6
9
A blazing fire
in the fire pit in the back yard. Awesome in the evenings for chillin' and roasting dogs or 'smores if you have a mind to.
10
Sitting on the beach
fresh salt air, roaring waves, sunshine. Need I say more?
11
Fishing
if you know, 'nuff said.
12
Long, slow, deep, soft, wet kisses that last three days.
yeah I know it's a movie quote however it is also a simple pleasure...
13
Bare feet on cool soft grass
14
Warm clothes right out of the dryer
15
Laughter with a good friend
16
A good back scratch
17
That first bite
hey, pick your favorite food or dessert
18
Dancing with abandon to a great song
19
Listening
while laying on the stone in the middle of the stream while the waters rush past, the wind blows through the trees and the birds sing their song into that wind.
20
Sleeping in
21
A great yawn or a tremendous sneeze
gets the juices flowing
22
getting something in the mail
23
squishing your toes in the wet sand at the beach
24
Pedicure
ok, not so simple and it will cost you however... well worth it.
25
Laying on hot concrete especially after getting out of the pool
26
Homemade (not instant) chocolate pudding
...instant pudding is quick however only a poor substitute for the good stuff
27
Hot shower, shaved legs, clean sheets
...z z z...
28
Orgasms
not necessarily simple however definately a pleasure.
29
floating in water
body float with the ears submerged and the eyes closed on a nice hot day.
30
Smelling my Mom's cooking when I go to her house
nothing like Mom's home cooking.
31
Watching a lightning storm
32
enjoying a cold brisk morning...
...with your fav. hot beverage of choice standing out in the beginning snow fall.
33
Getting out into nature
...and just enjoying the splender of God's creation
#5 - porch swings
they are often one of life's more overlooked great wonders and inventions. i spend a lot of time on mine. usually hanging with my wife, reading a book or eating homemade popsicles, while the dog sniffs around our front yard or lounges on the porch stairs.
sadly, the house i'll be moving into in a little over a month, doesn't have a large enough porch for one. but, i'll be putting in a hammock in the back yard, ASAP.
they are often one of life's more overlooked great wonders and inventions. i spend a lot of time on mine. usually hanging with my wife, reading a book or eating homemade popsicles, while the dog sniffs around our front yard or lounges on the porch stairs.
sadly, the house i'll be moving into in a little over a month, doesn't have a large enough porch for one. but, i'll be putting in a hammock in the back yard, ASAP.
Great list. I agree with all except for the dancing part. And, as a guy, I can't remember my last bubble bath. I particularly enjoy the smell of honeysuckle after a hard storm, when everything is still wet. It makes everything have an air of freshness about it.
wow...you've reminded me of a lot i need to add to my "things that make me happy list". most importantly, back scratches. i used to fantasize about inviting this machine over my bed that would extend an arm down and scratch my back until i fell asleep.
Wow. What a great list. I had a pleasures list, but I realize I forgot a lot of wonderful pleasures. When you start listing these things I realized how blessed I am. I jsut came from a fantastic Italian dinner on our trip to Chicago- gnocchi, veal meatballs- two wonderful pleasures and we walked back to a friends condo during a wonderful summer rain.
Thank you for this list -- my weekend plans (I had none previously) have all been nicely sorted out.
Fabulous list. You are a blessed person to appreciate the simple things in life.
How did I miss this? A great list to enjoy.
Hey Chonie, this is a really wonderful list. :) Thanks for sharing it with us. You can find all kinds of things to enjoy if you are looking for them and are open to them.
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