Things I never tire of

In no particular order ... my top 30:

*) Subtle nudges from God
*) My husband's smile
*) Thunderstorms
*) Compliments from my dad
*) A glass of pinot noir
*) Hearing my grandmother's voice
*) Sleeping in
*) A hug from my mom
*) A new tube of mascara
*) Walking on leaves during a stroll in the fall
*) Taking photos of flowers (especially hydrangeas) and other scenes from nature
*) Flavored chapstick
*) Orbit gum, either Spearmint or Maui Melon Mint
*) Hazelnut lattes
*) Writing stories on those who have unselfishly given back — and aren't seeking praise
*) Receiving compliments for something I've written, either here or for work
*) House cleaning — it's stress-relieving
*) My dad's chocolate chip pancakes
*) Anything my mom cooks or bakes
*) Singing praise songs in my car — alone :)
*) Hearing how well my brother is doing — I am truly happy for his successes
*) Wandering around independent stationary stores
*) Picking out wrapping paper
*) Flipping through wedding magazines for dresses, even though my day has come and gone
*) Reading over favorite Bible verses
*) My husband's devotion & mine for him
*) Picturing our some-day ... babies and all
*) Encouragement from friends
*) Making my spinach & artichoke dip — and the 'oohs' and 'ahhs' that follow
*) Uncontrollable laughter