1. When Toby is so tired and sleeping on the floor, picking him up and having him collapse in my arms while I carry him to bed. (He usually gives me one kiss on the nose as I carry him).
2. An unexpected, genuine compliment from a good friend.
3. A lecture where I know I made my students think.
4. A West Wing DVD with a good glass of wine.
5. A good glass of wine.
6. Quiet understanding with someone just by looking in their eyes.
7. Learning a new Bach piece. (The one I'm working on now is hard! Damn him and his fingering).
8. Reaching minute 59 of cardio when I'm doing an hour.
9. The sound of a thunderstorm I didn't know was coming.
10. Dreaming of what could be, what I hope will be, what should be.
11. Playing the piano.
12. Sharing my hopes and dreams with someone who genuinely wants to hear them.
13. Catching Toby looking at me and knowing that he's completely content.
14. Debating politics and government with someone who has a coherent and intelligent opinion that differs from my own.
15. Having a completely happy, drama-free existence.
16. Someone leaving you a comment on your blog.
Posted by: Jay from Cheeseland | July 31, 2007 at 10:58 PM
Most definitely! =)
Posted by: Anastacia Beaverhausen | August 01, 2007 at 03:17 PM