It truly is the little things in life that make it satisfying. Things so small and insignificant to some are insanely satisfying to others. I take these moments in fully and recognize my love of them.
Here is my abbreviated list.
1. This may be a given but my number one is: warm sheets straight from the dryer to bed. Not just any sheets but the t-shirt ones.....warm, t-shirt material sheets. Mmmm...exquisiteness...
2. A fresh new notebook. There is something so extremely satisfying and exciting about using the first page in a new notebook. I think it reverts back to the first day of school...that excitement, the newness of the year, the knowledge that was about to be bestowed upon me....or maybe I am just a huge nerd.
3. Being the first to dig into a new jar of peanut butter. Seriously, to be the first to dip into the perfectness of that tan delight. Absolutely 100% satisfying.
4. Hitting every green light on the way home. This is a rare occasion but when it happens, extreme bliss occurs.
5. Being so, so, so cold and then entering extreme warmth. For example, getting out of warm bed, into cold room, straight into hot, hot shower. Or shoveling outside in the frigid cold and then entering the house and sitting in front of the fireplace.
6. The very moment you finish your workout DVD, minutes on the treadmill/elliptical, or final rep on weights. It's a joyful moment filled with released endorphins and self satisfaction for making it through it.
7. The moment you click "Submit Order" when online shopping. Absolutely love it.
8. The very first drink of a coffeehouse specialty drink. For me, it is a tall, non fat, vanilla latte from Starbucks...all of the drinks out of it are great, but the very first one is THE most satisfying.
9. Vacuuming the floor. This is one of the most satisfying acts I perform. I love the feeling of looking into the canister of the bagless vacuum and seeing all of the junk I just cleaned up. Take that gross junk on the floor.
10. When my husband reaches over and grabs my hand when we are in the car. HAPPINESS.
11. Being so utterly exhausted from your day and crawling into bed and stretching out. That stretch is the greatest thing. The stretch that lets your tired bones fall comfortably into bed....
12. The sound the furnace makes when kicking on. It's such a comforting sound....
13. Getting laughs from my niece and nephew. I love when they get my jokes and we can goof around. Their little minds are so fascinating to me.
14. A nice, big glass of warm, red wine on a chilly evening.
15. Taking off my work clothes at the end of the day. That feeling that the obligatory duty is done for the day and the rest of it is mine!
What are your satisfying moments?!
I also LOVE vacuuming the floor and looking down at the cleanliness - one of my favorite things as well. ;) I love hearing you say "my husband," it puts a big smile on my face.
ReplyDeleteAs far as my satisfying moments? Clicking the 'submit' button on the last assignment, completing another quarter at school. Realizing that I don't have to wake up tomorrow morning to papers, quizzes, and projects, makes me feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Picking up one of my kids and having them lay their head on my shoulder, with their arms around my neck. They typically don't stay that way very long, but it is a feeling that I LOVE.
I am sure there are many more, but those are just a couple of things that bring me pure satisfaction. =)