(or favourite, for those of you who spell it that way)
In a small group meeting I was in recently, we had the ice-breaker topic of "My Favorite Things". You know -- like Julie Andrews sings in The Sound of Music("brown paper packages tied up with ribbon...."_) Just small things that you really like or that make you happy.
So here is what I listed: 1) Relaxing in a hot tub/jacuzzi (with the jets on) 2) Sitting in a coffee shop alone drinking coffee and watching people. 3) Reading a good book.
Okay -- now your turn. List three things you would have in your "My Favorite Things" song...
Farmgirl
Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :
Eating a good bowl of chili on a cold day.
Walking through autumn woods.
Dancing with my children.
All of which I've done in the last three days.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
1. Walking in interesting places, whether they're woods, cities, ruins, junkyards, college campuses, etc.
2. Reading a good book
3. The sensation of drifting off to sleep, or drifting up toward consciousness on my own after a night of sleep.
Posted by vwiggin (Member # 926) on :
Hitting a inside straight on the river.
Drinking Scotch with old friends.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Ummm Scott -- your first one warms my soul just thinking about it.....
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Waking up when your alarm would normally go off, a slight chill in the room as you curl up in your down comforter, and realize that it's a day off, and you can go right back to sleep.
The game is on, you just came home from fencing, need a shower fast, and realize it isn't a shaving day.
Rooting around in your closet and finding a pair of soft fleece pants you'd forgotten you had.
Your first board run on the first powder of the season.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
In that case, Speed,
Listening to John Coltrane could be #1 on your list.
Now list two others.
Farmgirl
Posted by WishfulWiggin (Member # 6823) on :
Grasping a concept that you've struggled with for a long time.
Landing an Ax kick on somones shoulder (while sparring)
A bowl of ice cream with lots of sprinkles.
Posted by Eaquae Legit (Member # 3063) on :
A good book.
Sitting in front of a fire while a snowstorm rages outside.
A nice hot bubble bath.
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
Listening to a sweet song While reading a lovely book and hearing or reading a warm comment from a friend.
Posted by Book (Member # 5500) on :
A good, long shower.
Cold, gray, windy days and wood smoke.
Going with my family to see the Houston symphony's production of Handel's Messiah.
Posted by Arthur (Member # 4026) on :
Baking Being suprised by something nice Pink sweetheart roses Walking in the woods in the fall Spending time with my family
[ October 26, 2004, 11:27 AM: Message edited by: Arthur ]
Posted by dread pirate romany (Member # 6869) on :
Seeing the PNB perform "Carmina Burana"
Watching my little girl teach her little brother ballet
Discussing classic lit with my son
Chocolate
Watching my husband make supper, including dessert, while I sit on my butt at the computer
(edit for spelling) (and capitalization)
[ October 26, 2004, 11:25 AM: Message edited by: dread pirate romany ]
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
1) When I'm lying next to Christy and we're both looking down at Sophie and she looks up at us with this enormous coy smile that suddenly turns into a body-shaking laugh of joy.
2) That feeling you get when you step outside on a sunny day in the middle of fall or spring, when it's cool and crisp -- ten to fifteen degrees cooler than inside the house -- and the leaves have all turned but haven't fallen yet or your tulips are opening up.
3) Hearing a really, really great song or reading a really, really great book for the first time.
Posted by Teshi (Member # 5024) on :
1. Walking. Preferably in the countryside (i.e. not in a town or city), but not necessarily.
2. Reading a good book inside on a cold day with the wind bending the trees and the rain battering the window. Alone. With music on.
3. Being useful.
Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :
Reclining on the floor in my husband's arms in front of a roaring fire on a cold winter's day.
Snuggling a child warm from his/her bath.
The wind lifting your hair on a crisp autumn day
(Oh how I love this time of year!)
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
A nice big mug of Steven's hot cocoa. With cream. And English toffee herb tea.
Pulling bread out of the oven.
When your heart starts beating faster when you're in the middle of a really good book.
Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :
If you can say chocolate, I can say sex.
Synthesis of a western theory with an eastern principle.
Seeing a Lotus Europa.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
*feels warm and fuzzy after reading this thread*
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
quote: If you can say chocolate, I can say sex.
Have we been watching Down With Love? Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
Cuddling with my sweetheart A purring kitten in my lap Seeing beautiful flowers/plants
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
a fast horse back ride through a field with at least a friend or two trying to catch up.
a good piece of chocolate and a good book in my room with the blankets everywhere (it requires all of those at the same time)
My friends telling me I am good at something, or otherwise complimenting me in some way. Heck anyone doing those things. Or just spending time with my friends happily.
Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
Snuggling close with Tom and/or Sophie (*mush* I love you, dearest)
That completely relaxed feel of just drifting off into sleep with a warm blanket tucked around your chin.
Baking apple or pumpkin pie and having your kitchen fill with that wonderful cinnamon-spice smell.
*laugh* Can you tell its Fall? A lot of people's responses are tending towards warmth and relaxation.
I also love walking in the woods underneath the changing leaves, but even more, I love seeing Sophie notice the colors for the first time. I love warm baths and tea and books and so many things. *also feels warm and fuzzy after reading this thread* *needed some warm and fuzzy since my poor Sophie is now on cold #4 of the season*
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
It's not fall here.
It's soooo hot!
Posted by Toretha (Member # 2233) on :
1) A good debate-the kind in which neither side cares enough to get upset, when there's a fun topic and everyone feels free to be a little silly.
2) the moment when you figure out the step that was missing in something you were trying to make
3) curling up with a good book after being drenched in the rain
Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :
That moment, shortly after you launch into a distinctive riff from a huge hit, when the audience gets it. The looks on their faces...
When you're performing a popular ballad at the end of the night, everyone is tired but they've stayed to watch you, and as you bring the song to a close you can hear a pin drop in the bar.
Witnessing beauty. Landscapes, people, music, books, movies. Whatever. Just beauty.
Snuggling. And other wholesome things.
Posted by Stan the man (Member # 6249) on :
Getting more than 2 hours of sleep.
Taking charge of a situation that I didn't want and doing better at it than the person who was supposed to do it to begin with.
Mountains
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
1. The first sun-shiney warm day in spring and the first cold, crisp and clear day of autumn.
2. A good cup of tea in the morning. Brought to me in bed.
3. The smell of sun-warmed lemons.
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
1. Being with someone that makes me feel special and alive
2. Eating a wonderful meal
3. Listening to music that inspires a strong emotional reaction
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
Walking around downtown Portland when it's just cold enough to wear a sweater, socks, comfy jeans and a sturdy pair of shoes.
Ducking into the old-fashioned city library in that same city on that same day to warm up or escape the rain.
Sitting between the stacks of that old city library in the music section, just browsing scores and singing in your head.
Eating the best mexican food EVER! at the Mayan Taqueria two blocks away from the library.
Heading over to Powell's (used book store) after eating mexican food and staying there until they kick me out.
Doing all of the above with my sister or one of those friends that's just comfortable to be around.
Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
The smell of fresh baked goods (unless it's coming from Pepperidge Farm down the street - Goldfishies stink when they're baking!!)
A big mug of hot chocolate with marshmallows
Curling up with my girls on the couch under blankets to watch a movie together
Posted by MaydayDesiax (Member # 5012) on :
Waking up next to Bernard after a long nap (I mean long... as in it's dark when we wake up)
Watching a really good anime/movie. With or without my friends.
Baking something for someone I love.
Posted by skillery (Member # 6209) on :
That one thing.
Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :
Standing alone in a heavy snowfall and enjoying the quiet solitude.
Watching a child and a puppy play together.
The warm feeling you get when you let friends and loved ones know how much you cherish them.
Posted by Da_Goat (Member # 5529) on :
Duct tape.
Posted by Enderwillsaveusall (Member # 6227) on :
1).Sundays - just relaxing and watching football game. Nothing better
2).The anticipation of something really fun. ex a trip, a party, a holiday
3).Waking up to an early phone call to tell me school is off because of snow. Then i go back to sleep and then i go play.
[ October 27, 2004, 09:00 PM: Message edited by: Enderwillsaveusall ]
Posted by Teshi (Member # 5024) on :
Lost. Posted by Lost Ashes (Member # 6745) on :
1. My wife's laugh. 2. Cold, cold water from the well at my grandmother's house. 3. Standing outside on a quiet night as the snow falls while I'm smoking. I don't believe there is a more relaxing thing in the world than that for me.
Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
1) Talking to dkw
2)The "perfect" pun that breaks tension in a meeting.
3) Coming home and being greeted by my dog.
Posted by signal (Member # 6828) on :
quote: Waking up when your alarm would normally go off, a slight chill in the room as you curl up in your down comforter, and realize that it's a day off, and you can go right back to sleep.
Oooh, good one, Mack!
-Staring out my open window in the fall, watching the stars go by. Ok, they're actually airplanes. I live too close to the airports and city to see actual stars.
-Washing and waxing my car. It makes me feel so relaxed.
-Driving in fully tuned car down a twisty mountain road at top speed with no one around, hearing the sweet rumble of the engine/exhaust and squealing tires being pushed to the limit.
Posted by Tammy (Member # 4119) on :
I have officially fallen in love with all of you, specifically because of your favorite things.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Narnia, that sounds like an almost perfect day. If I'm ever in Portland I'm going to look you up and try to get you to go and do that with me.
Something else to add to my favorite things, even though it bumps my number up to 4: Learning something fascinating and new.
Posted by Eduardo_Sauron (Member # 5827) on :
1) Spending time with a significant other (or maybe It's the loneliness...) 2) Reading a good book 3) Cooking something nice for family, friends or significant other.
Close behind would follow (in no particular order):
- Playing RPG - Watching a good movie - Going to the beach - Swimming
Posted by TMedina (Member # 6649) on :
I have to admit, I was making a delivery this afternoon and I saw two girls in a car, dancing and singing along to the music on the radio.
It was just fun to watch them enjoy the music and their friendship.
-Trevor
Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
The moment before your first kiss with someone, when you know it is going to happen, and everything just sort of melds together.
Watching my children spill off the bus, bringing their backpacks, coats, and bright, bright hearts.
Hearing someone is OK whom you thought might die.
Posted by Stan the man (Member # 6249) on :
missed a couple
-a bowl of my chili -the compliments from others who have my chili -James acting all out of sorts because he didn't get to have any chili
Posted by Zotto! (Member # 4689) on :
~ Dancing with your lover when everyone else has left the floor but neither of you care.
~ Being in the rainforest when it...well, rains. And then huddling under a tree to try to stay dry until you realize it's hopeless, at which point you start tango-ing in the mud.
~ Coming home after a day at the beach when you're all sweaty and covered with itchy sand and then showering and hunkering down in bed with cleanclothes on and reading a book aloud to someone or having them read to you.
Mmyes.
[ October 29, 2004, 06:10 AM: Message edited by: Zotto! ]
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
These are a few of my favorite things....
Going back to bed at 9:00 in the morning and reading a Very Good Book until comfort and the sounds of the dog snoring puts you to sleep
The sound of my children's laughter. You know, that deep laughter that comes from the belly.
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