regina spektor

hmm... definitely another great musician. and somehow the song "Eet" is definitely up there on my list of songs. it's on my list of happy music.

these are a few of my favorite things

A few of the things that make me happy:

sunshine
blue skies
foreign languages
good music - right now i'm listening to joanna newsom & carla bruni
good friends
good food
good wine
dark chocolate with little dark bits in it
witty books - right now "up in the old hotel" by joseph mitchell
quiet days
tea
a frothy soy cappuccinos or cafe con soja
a good espresso or macchiatto
time to be creative, decorate, make things for people, write letters, etc.,
lit candles
unique but pretty fabrics / prints / clothes
old houses, old apartments
exploring / wandering around a city
sevilla
paris
good friends
my family
lavender
lavender tea & lavender lattés with almond milk
sushi!
lemon, mango, raspberry sorbet
milkless desserts
fruit
salad with good lettuce and lots of fresh veggies (cucumber, red pepper, avocado, dried cranberries, fruit, carrots, radishes, nuts,...)
happy music
people
beautiful scenery
nature
snow covered cities or parks
fresh flowers
buying gifts for people (at least thoughtful gifts)
sewing
spanish
spanish food
having friends over
significant conversations
reading God's word
music
live music
the harp
hearing my brother play the piano or sing
my sister's art & her photos
hanging out with my siblings
nyc
philadelphia
lawrence, ks
madrid
paris
running
walking
being outside
exercise
of course Jesus & the Bible (goes without saying)
gospel-centered preaching
little things
leaves changing colors
spring flowers
the first snow
fresh air, the mountains, the woods, creeks, rivers, lakes, the ocean
the sound of flowing water
random things that make me laugh
wittily funny people