As I read through Zen Habits list of 75 Simple Pleasures I thought it would be nice to make a list of my own.  I have always made these lists in my written journal but why not share it with the world.  It is just simple things that make me smile and be happy.  It is not too complicated nor costly, just simple.  Sometimes these things are what keep me moving especially when the current is going against me.

Note: Not in any particular order, just random thoughts.

1. Waking up to a warm body
2. Sunshine after the rain
3. Sweet mangoes
4. Kid’s laughter
5. Hot coffee on a cold day
6. Feet against the sand
7. Swimming through warm water
8. Snorkeling
9. Dancing Mindlessly
10. Making someone laugh
11. Twix – it is double the fun
12. Loukamades (Honey Dough Balls)
13. All You Can Eat Sushi
14. Shrimp
15. Pho in the winter
16. Photography
17. Stand-up Comedy
18. Acting like a fool
19. Reading a book on the subway
20. Watching walker-by’s through the window
21. Airplanes
22. Beautiful skies
23. Rainbows
24. Cooking for others
25. Stars (especially Orion’s Belt)
26. Sweet Potato Fries
27. Yoga
28. Ice Cream all year round
29. Chocolate Anything
30. Caramel Popcorn
31. Beach Life
32. Admiring Sunsets
33. Climbing Mountains
34. Countdowns, usually because it involves something awesome
35. Karaoke to release stress
36. New experiences
37. Shopping
38. Wearing new shoes
39. Walking barefoot at home
40. Massages on an achy day
41. Pedicures / Manicures
42. Huge Hugs
43. Lobster in Garlic
44. Eargasms
45. Happy surprises
46. Cotton Candy
47. Hip Hop
48. Ice Cold Beer
49. Flowers
50. Sleeping in
51. Smell of a new car
52. Cookies freshly baked
53. Toy dogs
54. Hot showers
55. Running outdoors
56. Mountains I can climb
57. Boat Rides
58. Artsy stuff
59. Cold water on a hot day
60. Skating
61. Tea when I feel like I’m getting sick
62. Fashion trends
63. Helping the helpless
64. Wet juicy kisses
65. Movie night at home
66. Cooking without instructions
67. Peanut Butter
68. Mostly anything fried
69. Fresh coconuts
70. Getting a hair cut
71. Meeting awesome people
72. Furry things
73. Sales because it feels like I saved
74. Pink
75. Smell of Baby Powder

That is just a sample of my simple pleasures of life.  Share yours with me.  Post a link to your site in the comments.

– Liza Mae