40 Things I Love
The Mundane, the Exotic, the Frivolous, and the Simple Pleasures
Another fun prompt — thanks, Iva Ursano!
I kept the references to my family to a minimum, opting to focus on a broader selection of Bonnie faves!
Also, I took some liberties with Iva’s original prompt. She kept her items on the simpler side. I cast the net wider. I’ve included life’s simple pleasures, but I’ve included some grander items, too.
- The sound of little kids warbling “Amazing Grace”
- The smell of tea olive
- North Florida beaches in the off-season
- The final scene of Before Sunset
- Nick’s warm butter cake in Laguna Beach
- Pierce Brosnan as Remington Steele, James Bond, and as a human in general
- Drivers who let pedestrians pass and wave hello to them (even if they’re strangers)
- The greening of the fountains in Savannah the week before St. Patrick’s Day
9. The iron-works section of the Victoria & Albert Museum
10. Wearing Lilly Pulitzer and hanging with the Domain Lilly ladies in Austin
11. Fresh flowers in any of my European vases (I have 3 separate fragile vases that I carefully schlepped through Europe on 3 different trips and managed not to break!)
12. Facing the Texas capitol building on Congress Avenue
13. Mr. Miyagi and Daniel’s relationship
14. Hearing an orchestra warm-up
15. Seeing Pluto at Magic Kingdom
16. Dramatic Parisian skies
17. The strenuous but rewarding and breathtaking hike of Big Beehive overlooking Lake Louise in Canada
18. Feeling the wind on my face
19. Raoul Dufy’s paintings
20. British and Scottish accents
21. Ripe blueberries
22. Sharing my childhood pop-culture references with my son
23. Strolling around the Museum of Fine Arts and Rice University in Houston
24. Exploring a new city on foot
25. My favorite walk in London
26. Architecture
27. The Corinthia Hotel and ESPA Spa in London
28. Having my hair brushed
29. The sound of Nat King Cole and Karen Carpenter’s voices as well as the Beach Boys’ harmonies
30. Making musical dedications
31. My mini-trampoline that I’ve used for 10 years — it keeps me back pain free
32. My glam squad (I had this horrifying realization about 6 months ago that, yes, technically I have one: 3 estheticians, pedicure chick, and hairstylist). They are AMAZING and keep me feeling pretty!
33. Canopy roads of Tallahassee
34. Imitrex (for my migraines)
35. Talking on the phone to childhood/long-time pals
36. Listening to my dad play the banjo (he just retired from playing) and piano (still playing!)
37. My love of travel (and adaptability) from my mom
38. Entering Liberty (iconic department store in London) through the floral entrance
39. Growing up in the 80’s with the Betton Hills Gang and my school friends
40. 80’s alternative music
Bonus entry:
41. Cherry Coke (duh!)
I hope these fabulous folks will consider joining in: Shannon Ashley, Stephanie Jackson, Vanessa Torre, Heath ዟ, Deb Knobelman, PhD, Kay Bolden, Michelle Birge, Jon Scott (please, please, please — I can ONLY imagine what you will come up with!), Brian Brewington, Niki Marinis, and Shani Silver.
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