- the sound of rain on the rooftop on a late summer night
- when my son gets excited about learning something new
- the way my three dogs take over the furniture
- making someone feel so special, they can’t help but beam with smiles
- white lights
- the look of lemons in a jar
- a good glass of wine
- getting a card in the mail
- that I’ve learned that whole “love is patient and kind, not selfish or boastful” saying actually is true and does exist
- seashells
- bear hugs
- kisses on the forehead
- realizing someone is truly a great friend
- a pair of sexy high heels and somewhere to wear them
- technology
- the smell of a baby’s head
- puppy breath
- water: the ocean, a lake, a pool – just put me in it
- food
- coffee
- the smell and feeling of clean sheets
- making jewelry
- word games
- a fire in the fireplace
- oysters
- my family
- my Ford Expedition – especially when it’s full of sand, beach chairs and towels
- my Stand Up Paddleboard
- the euphoria of running and finishing a marathon
- my sons’ smiles, especially when they are proud of themselves
- sparkly things
- snowfall
- finishing a good book
- bravery, not bravado
- a good workout
- paying bills
- working hard
- meeting goals
- decorating a Christmas tree
- a good view
- rocking chairs on porches
- the color purple
- overcoming adversity
- helping someone who doesn’t even know you
- getting someone that perfect gift that you can barely wait to give it to them
- driving fast
- seeing clearly
- watching something grow
- order among chaos
- being a Mom
Happy Valentine’s Day!