simple pleasures

godblessourhome
godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
edited September 24 in Chit-Chat
for me, one of the greatest pleasures in life is getting to sleep in!

another is cleaning off a cluttered surface to make it look pretty again.

one more is snuggling on the couch with my hubster, watching a movie.

...running in the sunshine, reading a book with no interruptions, hugs from my children...

what are some simple things that make you happy?

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  • Denise6914
    Denise6914 Posts: 176
    Let's see...reading a good book, taking my kids to the park, and a long hot bath.
  • stacybrowning
    stacybrowning Posts: 11
    Spending time with my kids... Taking a walk in the sunshine... Sleeping in... Laying in the sun...
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    looking at a fresh pedicure (maybe not so simple) also sleeping in, a bloody mary with brunch, and fireworks-it always makes me happy to see fireworks!
  • coachweaver
    coachweaver Posts: 14
    I love the coffee in the morning, cuddling with my hubby, kisses from my puppy, hugs from my neices and nephews, a nice pinot noir, the smell of spring, the smell of line dried towels, my heart rate monitor
  • Justibone
    Justibone Posts: 4
    I love the end of a long day where I worked hard and to good result. If I have the calories left, a beer makes it all the better.

    I also truly enjoy a sincere compliment.
  • loseit4good52
    loseit4good52 Posts: 127
    :heart: sitting next to a running brook...that is so relaxing to me. As is just sitting outside reading a good book on a beautiful day :)
  • RoadDog
    RoadDog Posts: 2,946 Member
    Walking. Down the trail, all by myself. Totally relieves any stress.

    Watching my women interact. I kind of like to be just outside looking in. Makes me happy when they are chatting, playing or whatever. Makes me happy.

    Cooking for someone I care about.
  • Mrs_McFadden
    Mrs_McFadden Posts: 1,139
    Cooking while listening to music- uninterrupted. Reading..uninterrupted. Bathing- uninterrupted.
    Basically quiet time to do things I enjoy ..uninterrupted. That's just at a premium right now since I have young children.
    With my children: quiet insightful conversations!!! Melt my heart like pink sugar lava of absolute adoration and love for them!
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    Sunday mornings making a press pot of coffee and taking 2 hours to finish it
  • thecanface
    thecanface Posts: 1,180 Member
    a good pee. you know when you hold it too long and finally get to go.. ahh relief! :)
  • thecanface
    thecanface Posts: 1,180 Member
    Walking. Down the trail, all by myself. Totally relieves any stress.

    Watching my women interact. I kind of like to be just outside looking in. Makes me happy when they are chatting, playing or whatever. Makes me happy.

    Cooking for someone I care about.

    your women??? should i ask? lol
  • thecanface
    thecanface Posts: 1,180 Member
    sunny days definitley have to the THE BEST THING EVER. with a breeze if i am allowed to be picky.
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    Lazing around the house on a rest day.
    Chillin' with the homies.
    Playin' video games.
    All of life, really, is a simple pleasure to me.
  • wey1983
    wey1983 Posts: 109
    Coming home after a long stressful day at work...locking the front door...putting on my pjs...pouring a glass of wine and unwinding with some good trash tv. Ahhhhh, I may just do that tonight!
  • sillygoose1977
    sillygoose1977 Posts: 2,151 Member
    Sitting in the sun getting a little vitamin D
    Discovering new music
    Snowshoeing a fresh path in the silent mountains
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
    a good pee. you know when you hold it too long and finally get to go.. ahh relief! :)

    Ahhhh. I know exactly what you mean. :smile:
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
    Let's see. Reading a good book.
    Leaving work at the end of the day especially on Friday afternoons.
    Taking a long hot bubblebath while listening to music.
    Sleeping in on Saturday mornings.
    Smelling lilacs.
    Walking barefoot in the sand.
    Admiring a rainbow.
    Laughing.
    Getting hugs from the grandkids.
  • Carl01
    Carl01 Posts: 9,307 Member
    Just about the only thing I like about where I live is this view from the hill next to the woods above the old house.

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  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    i love that picture, carl!
  • dunztar
    dunztar Posts: 45
    sex
  • Carl01
    Carl01 Posts: 9,307 Member
    i love that picture, carl!

    It was a few years ago during a January thaw...now all there would be is snow. :ohwell:
  • Karleyyy
    Karleyyy Posts: 857
    Waking up and having coffee in the morning.
    Sitting somewhere peaceful on a sunny/springy day and thinking.
    Going to places that mean a lot to me. Playing dominos with my Dad.
    Used to be my Grammy's house that was my favorite simple pleasure, walking in, grabbing a soda out of the same place I always have, and hearing her loud cheery voice call out.
    Nature.
    Hearing my 5 month old's hysterical laughter and the biggest smile in the world on her face, seeing happiness on my two year olds face...
    Getting so into a book that you read the whole thing in a day.
  • That_Girl
    That_Girl Posts: 1,324 Member
    My students. It's a great bunch this year.

    My baby girl when I pick her up. She drops everything and screams "YAY! MOMMY iS HERE!!!!" (she's 2).

    Quiet time. I love my quiet mornings when I'm up at 6 and everyone is still in bed.

    The butterflies in my stomach knowing my husband will be home soon-- even more when I know he has the next day off (like tomorrow YAY!)

    My older daughter-- she's just so freakin' awesome.

    Really good coffee with a good sugar/cream ratio.

    A good poop without an audience. Seriously. I don't think I've pooped alone in 2 years.
  • That_Girl
    That_Girl Posts: 1,324 Member
    sex

    :laugh:
  • live2smyle
    live2smyle Posts: 592 Member
    Watching my son soar on the field playing sports. Watching my Daughter grow into the most amazing woman I have ever known. My husband coming up behind me and "smacks" that :blushing:
  • Levahna
    Levahna Posts: 132
    Playing cards or games with my guy. . . laughing with my guy. . .walking on a crisp morning. . .
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    sex

    QFT.
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