Little Things II

Remember that post I did where I listed some of my favorite things? I really liked doing that. And after the antics in Vancouver last night, I feel like I need to think about things that make me happy rather than things that make me want to vomit and scream. So here are some more lovely things.

When you’re driving North down 152^nd just after 24^th on a really clear day, when you can see straight to the Guilford Sheraton and its Canada flag.

Having nothing to on any given night.

Getting really good at applying gel liner after years and years of practice.

Shaving my legs and painting my toes.

Pedicures! Never did I ever think the day would come when I would love paying someone to touch my feet.

Dressing up and having people notice.

Not having to dress up.

Holiday themed drinks at Starbucks.

Organic African Nectar Mighty Leaf Tea. Or tea in general. And tea parties specifically.

Vancouverites banding together and cleaning up the city the day after a fucking riot.

Taking the tags off of new clothes.

Going back to books I’ve read and trying to figure out why I put post-its where I did.

Books about Africa. Fiction and non-fiction. Literary and otherwise.

Maps. I loves me some maps. I have a giant world map on my wall. It’s probably the thing I own that I love best, other than my memory foam mattress cover and pillows.

Cello.

The guys behind “Shit My Dad Says” and “Old Man Search” on Twitter.

Spending my weekends at Mat and Ashley’s. I get to hang out in my jimjams, play with babies, hold babies, watch wedding shows, eat snacks and play video and board games.

Live theatre!!!

Singing harmonies to the radio.

Side note. My friend Megan from school thinks I’m funny and clever. That just happened, and it made me deliriously happy. So I guess it has a place on this list.

Motorcycle rides on back roads. Love it. Especially that trip up to that Maple Ridge lake. It was really pretty. Totally worth the sore bum.

Performing.

Moments where I catch myself thinking about having a future. This is also terrifying.

Feeling like you look good on a given day.

Just. Harry Potter. Anything to do with Harry Potter. But not dressing up like characters from Harry Potter.

Having occasions to dress up for.

Weddings! And dancing at weddings.

WANTING to write papers.

Nice grass and trees to sit under.

Feeling tall.

Typing really fast and still spelling everything right.

Using an adding machine!

Days when my skin is completely clear.

Driving.

Not having to drive.

Reading in the car.

Air conditioning, so long as it doesn’t give me a headache.

Being on vacation and washing my feet in bathtubs.

Steamed broccoli.

30 Rock. And other really funny TV shows. TV in general actually.

Really good movies.

Days when I am paid.

Home made cards and presents. I’m a huge fan of the burned CD.

People making a big deal about you.

People NOT making a big deal about you.

The smell of beach air.

Explaining why I like to think of myself as Germany.

Constantly being surprised by someone.

When Ashley told me that I was just as funny as Tina Fey.

Jeans that make your bum look nice.

John Krasinski.

How long conversations can become when you mention something funny that happened on the Office, and other people mention other things from the Office.

New music.

Soundtracks to musicals.

People who compliment my glasses, because I am very self-conscious about them.

Neil Patrick Harris.

Forts.