what are your pleasures
By Mathurin
@Mathurin (491)
Philippines
August 23, 2007 2:22am CST
there are things that makes you feel really really good
i have listed down about 50 things that gives me a definite high whenever i have them
1. reading a good book
2. having a warm drink
3. the scent of sun dried clothes
4. the kiss of sun on my skin on early mornings
5. watching sunrise on a mountain top
6. watching sunsets on the beach
7. dancing on the rain
8. the soft sounds of splashing waves on the beach
9. a long stare on the horizon
10. a walk in a field
11. fresh flowers
12. magnificent view of birds in flight
13. birds peacefully resting on trees
14. a baby's delighted laugh
15. melting chocolate on my mouth
16. a massage
17. hugging my lola
18. the scent of air after the rain
19. the scent of air on christmas
20. receiving gifts
21. buying, wrapping and giving gifts
22. soft ice cream and gelato
23. strawberry jam dilled donuts and tea
24. beautiful faces
25. renaissance painting
26. victorian houses
27. country kitchens and other country themes
28. surfing the net
29. eating mangoes
30. making cholates
31. listening to cool, soothing music
32. a long soak in warm water
33. rubbing lotion on my skin
34. scent of freshly break bread
35. chewing nata de coco
36. a big pillow and a clean bed
37. picnic with my friends
38. dew drops
39. singing my favorite songs
40. long undisturbed sleep
41. sunday lunch
42. curling under a blanket when raining heavily
43. watching the trees when raining
44. attending to my stamp collection
45. serving at nytlife
46. quiet time/devotional time
47. being close to my mother
48. cooking for my friends
49. walking at powerbooks/bookstore
50. paint galleries
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5 responses
@Daelin (683)
• Brazil
24 Aug 07
That's a nice list! Let me see if I have the same pleasures you have.
1. Reading a good book
2. Eating a good chocolate
3. Singing
4. Watching a B-movie with my friends
5. Playing with a little puppy
6. Watching the sunset
7. Being hugged
8. Eating pizza
9. Traveling
10. Learning a new language
11. Getting home when I am really tired
12. Getting a hot shower
13. Listening to a sad song
14. Going to the movies to watch a premiere
15. Playing with cats or dogs
16. Using socks when it is cold
17. Organizing my purse when I am out of place
18. Rehearsing with my choir
19. Buying new underwear
20. Learning something that I never new about
21. Meeting old friends
22. Looking the trees
23. Using an old jeans that didn't fit before
24. Using a new soap with orange scent
25. Buying a new season of a tv series.
26. The smell of stationary
27. Silence
28. Wake up early and watch the news
29. Hummingbirds
30. The rain falling for the first time after months
Ok, I am going to stop there :)
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@genuinesqueak (325)
• Australia
23 Aug 07
Oh this is a great topic! What makes me happy....
1. My son
2. My partner who i have been with for six and a half years
3. My animals, especially my horses
4. Receiving gifts,
5. giving gifts to friends and watching their faces light up
6. Hugs and kisses, especially ones from my toddler son, full of dribble and biscuit
7. Being independant
8. Material posessions, like my phone, car, camera
9. Taking pictures
10. pregnancy, i really love being pregnant
11. Hearing an unborn childs heartbeat for the first time
12. Seeing the unborn child on an ultrasound
13. Going for a big gallop across a paddock on my horse
14. Being a mum
15. freshly laundered sheets, and going to bed on them for the first time
16. cuddles
17. baking cakes, cookies, anything yummy
18. eating above cakes, cookies :)
19. craft, especially scrapbooking, tho i never do it enough
20. Living in australia
21. Living in the country. Especially on a farm
22. friends!
23. baby giggles and smiles, they are the best smiles!
24. watching my son take his first steps
25. witnessing him pee in hispotty for the first time
26. watching my son dance, he's only 22 months old but he can get down and boogie!
27. teddy bears and soft toys
28. winning money and prizes
29. cooking a meal and having it ready in time for when my partner gets home from work.
30. the smell of rain in summer.
Thats all i have time for right now, i know there are a ton more :)
@rogue13xmen13 (14403)
• United States
24 Aug 07
My pleasures are: Reading, writing, singing, dancing, making collages, listening to music, watching the city lights from high up a hill, going to the comic book store, going to the bookstore, watching television, watching movies, dreaming, talking to friends, role playing with friends, cosplaying, taking care of my cats, having fun with my mom, sitting in my backyard, and having fun on my computer.
@Lifeless (2635)
• India
26 Aug 07
Whoooopsss... Ur pleasures seem enormous...
My ultimate pleasures include driving, watching movies in cinema hall with friends, having a drink at a posh night club, romancing my galfrnd, spending time with my pet, shopping (both with family and friends/galfrnd), playing snooker with friends, watching tv, helping mom with her work, listening to music, and of course sleeping...
@Cammeel1 (372)
• United States
24 Aug 07
1. Seeing my children happy.
2. Talking to my Mom on the phone.
3. My husband kissing me on the cheek.
4. Listening to an old Frank Sinatra album.
5. Writing a poem.
6. Preparing a favorite meal for someone.
7. Taking a glass of iced tea to my husband when he is mowing the grass.
8. My favorite book and a fresh bag of popcorn.
9. Puppies!
10. Kittens!
11. Babies!
12. Splashing in puddles in bare feet.
13. Letting a fish go after you caught it.
14. Sleeping in a tent in the ran.
15. A hike alone in the woods.
16. Candles and a warm bath.
17. Christmas tree lights on Xmas eve.
18. A good set of headphones playing any old Eagles song.
19. Dancing in the dark with my husband.
20. Telling my Mom and Dad that I am thankful for them.
Have a great day all!! :)
