Raindrops on Roses

I am forcing the clock to allow me 15 minutes of blog time. I've got tons of things to do, and am heading out of the office for an hour of shooting here in a few minutes, but I'm taking a second to write this blog. I didn't write anything yesterday, and nothing original the day before that... I'm putting my foot down. And by putting my foot down, I mean, I'm going to write a short list of my favorite things. These items are all things I was thinking about this morning, things that make me smile, so I'm sharing them - a few of my favorite things (in no particular order)...

Clever people. You just can't get too much of individuals who crack you up and influence your sense of humor in a positive way. Quirky movies. Rainy days. Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of sunshine too, but there's just something soothing about a warm rain. People watching (I guess you could file that under guilty pleasures, but still...). Reality Television. Spiral Macaroni and Cheese. Little kids. Sunflower fields. A timely book. Being part of something significant. Gel pens. Wild Berry Skittles. Eating out. Finding a great buy at the dollar store that everyone compliments, and thinks you spent way more on. Bonfire/Guitar sing alongs. Sister time. Love notes. Learning about your heritage and the lives of the people you come from. Stimulating conversation. Hearing music from new-to-you musicians. Taking pictures. A comfortable pair of jeans... that you found on sale. Traveling. Making friends in the most unlikely ways and places. Seeing someone you love succeed. 'When a good plan comes together.' Sleeping in...

Feeling like your everyday life counts.