A friend and I had a conversation a few days ago about some of the things we like that happened to be slightly out of the ordinary, and so I thought I’d sit down and really think about the things I enjoy in life, some weird and some not-so-weird.
Smells:
Rain, Clorox bleach, Grass (the kind you mow, not the kind you grow), Men’s cologne (when it makes you kind of weak in the knees), Campfire smoke, Lilacs, Baking bread, Dirt (Yes, I like the smell of dirt), Mint, Lime, Tree sap, Shampoo, Paint, Fabric softener
Sights:
Trees, Sunsets, Mountains, Large rocks, Vintage cars, Motorcycles, Vines, Sunshine, Kites, Clouds, Fields, Antiques, Books, Art, Historical artifacts (kind of goes along with antiques), Hills and Valleys in fabric, Hills and Valleys in general…, Fire, Christmas lights, Wood grain, Water, Bubbles, Smoke, Men (not Boys or Guys, Men…there IS a difference), Snow that hasn’t been walked in
Sounds:
Orchestras, Wind, Rain, A whisper, Engines, Heartbeats, Music, Rushing water, Birds chirping, Rustling leaves, Crunching leaves too, Falling snow, Silence, Laughter, Bells, Crackling fire, Sighs
Tastes:
Mint, Strawberries, Cranberries (actually….most berries), Pineapple, Coconut, Curry, Rosemary, Molasses, Tarragon, Garlic, Orange Juice, Spinach, Artichokes, Pickled beets, Pickled cucumbers (aka Pickles…Dill ones), Cheesecake, Jerky, Cheese….but not really (It’s a love/hate relationship)
The Feel of:
Wind on my face, Sun on my legs, Sand between my toes, Cashmere, A warm blanket in the cold, A hand in mine, Being close, The cold side of the pillow, Mud, Grass, Conditioned hair, Goosebumps, When your heart leaps, An unbidden smile, Laughter, Serenity, Falling asleep, Complete relaxation
