A Few of My Favorite Things

In honor of the seasonal Christmas Song "These Are a Few of My Favorite Things" I thought I'd post a list of some of my favorite things--admittedly, much of this list is food, but hey, it makes me happy, so be it.

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Food Network & The Cooking Channel

The show "Friends," laugh every time!

Music! Especially Country Music, Classical Music & Christmas Music

Hearing the sound of my loved ones', or favorite singers', voices!

Speaking eloquently and fluently, when I'm heard and understood.

Overcoming a problem at work, tackling it head on and learning from it!

Becoming a better person, friend, sister, daughter and employee.

Learning from my mistakes

Perfectly cooked orzo with peas, leaks and spinach
(I had this at my birthday dinner last night and I am so making it again, at home! Yum!)

Dark Chocolate (Snickers)

Pay Day (both actual Pay Day AND the Candy Bar!)

Nutella Spread

Good Dark Organic Coffee
Freshly Popped Popcorn with real Butter
Losing myself in a fantastic movie--either at home or at the Movie Theater

Losing my self in a great book!

Writing!

Spending time with my loved ones

Spending time by myself

Meditating

DANCING!
Especially dancing in public with the music pumping and others dancing around me--it's so exhilarating and fun!

Sunsets

The Change of Season
Summer into Autumn, Autumn into Winter, Winter into Spring and Spring into Summer--I don't have a favorite Season anymore, I love them all, and truly enjoy the CHANGING of them the most!
Hot tea on a crisp, cold winter's night! (Or when I'm sick)

A hot shower whenever I'm cold

Air conditioning--seriously, it keeps me alive living in Vegas

The fact that my sister (Kelsey) is about to become a mother--I'm so proud of her I can't stand it!

Anything my Grandma Elizabeth made for me--green evening gowns, lavender ball gowns, my quilt, a hand-sawed cross to remind me of my faith, books, recipes. She has left me with so much, some of my treasured belongings, really.

Hearing any child laugh for any reason, but especially hearing the laughter of children I love and adore!

When I see teenagers at work, say "I love you, mom" or give their parents a hug when they're dropped off for class! So sweet!

My cell phone--my mom gave me her old one and I just adore it! It's so easy to text and I thank God I have a phone at all!

My camera

The ability, freedom and opportunity to DRIVE--all by myself!

My mom's hash browns

My own salad with my homemade Lemon Dressing

Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips

Christmas Trees

The memories that all of my Christmas Ornaments evoke and the ability to remember it all! Looking back on Christmases and Birthdays past and how loved I always feel this time of year! Amazing!

Cards
Birthday Cards, Sincere Cards, Just Because Cards, doesn't matter. Given to others or received--cards are truly one of my favorite things! (I love picking cards out for my loved ones all year long--writing them out, sending them off. Receiving cards--especially this time of year for my birthday! I just LOVE it!)

Books

The ability to read
Being able to take a deep breath in and breathe in and out

Brushing my teeth


Well groomed hands & pretty nails--whether I do them myself (which I usually do) or have them done. I love it when my hands are well-manicured.

Lotion

Dove Intense Moisture Hair Conditioner

Photos of times gone by

Fresh flowers--Roses, Hydrangeas, Tulips & Lily's imp articular

Trees--and the leaves they shed and grow back depending on the time of year. Seriously, I love trees!


The Ocean
The smell of the ocean, the sea salt and dampness in the ocean air around it--whether it's cloudy or sunny, hot or cold--I don't care. I just LOVE the ocean!

Mountains--born and raised near them, couldn't live away from them. America really does have "Purple Mountains Majesty". Truly.

Purple--the color, lavender, plum, eggplant--I love the color purple!

I also love the colors Baby Blue and Green

The fact that I've met all but one of my favorite singers ever! And that one sang to me even!

Learning new stuff

Laughing with friends

A honest day's work

Sleep

My Hair

The fact that I can walk and go up and down stairs, most of the time, without too much effort.

The fact that I don't do drugs, smoke or drink too often. I'm proud that I'm a "goody two shoes" and drug/smoke free! I really am!

Therapy--yes, therapy, I think it's a great thing!

Homemade Peanut Brittle and Toffee (I don't make those, I just really appreciate it when others do)

Fried Potatoes (I already mentioned hash browns and potato chips, I also love French Fries!)

Doughnuts

My Grandma Elizabeth's, or Kylie's, Apple Pie(s)! Scrumptiously delicious!

Homemade Soup--particularly my vegetable soup!

A hug from Mom--any mom, actually, especially mine!

When football season is over--sorry, I don't hate it anymore, but I love it when it's over!

Fresh fruit

My fuzzy robe

Socks

Mascara and an eyelash curler

Bare Minerals Foundation (LOVE it!)

Cooking

Eating out

Keeping up with friends and family

Christmas, Easter & Thanksgiving!

My birthday, and the birthday of anyone I love!

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There you have it, those are some of my favorite things!

Thank You, Lord, for so many blessings and wonderful things (and people) in my life!

In Light N' Love,
-Sarah Liz :)