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51. Japanese rice candy with the edible wrapper

52. Cutting out paper snowflakes and using the cutouts as confetti. I also enjoy using the holes from a holepunch as impromptu confetti.

53. New Weebl and Bob episode. Pie!

54. Bacon cooking, the sizzle of the fat, that luscious frying pig scent. And of course eating the delicious piggy goodness.

55. Finding a fantastic new shade of lippie.

56. Driving by a local farm that raises pygmy goats. So! Cute! Also? Chance to bleat at them as I go by.

57. Having friends wot know things. And are willing to share the knowledge.

58. Listening to a speaker who is both passionate and articulate.

59. Holding my nephew Cooper and marveling at how amazing a new human is. All of that potential and joy.

60. Rubbing the velvety nap of a ripe peach, reveling in its deliciously peachy scent.

41. Wearing a hip scarf made jinglicious with coins and beads; it makes even the simple act of walking more fun.
42. The black lace pattern that leafless trees make against the pale winter sunset.
43. Making a new recipe then discussing possible variations and improvements.
44. Watching my mom and dad hold hands.
45. Reese’s peanut butter egg season. Yum!
46. Playing Death Is Not an Option with friends and then laughing ‘til my stomach muscles cramp.
47. Giving away clothes that don’t fit any more because they’re too big.
48. Going some place without getting lost. Or even better, taking a wrong turn and getting myself unlost.
49. Stained glass windows, especially with sunlight shining through them; I love the resulting puddles of color.
50. The day-after muscle soreness from a good workout.

31. The sound dimes make when they jingle together all shiny and silvery.
32. The way the smell of vinegar evokes memories of dying Easter eggs in all of their pastel glory.
33. Having someone read to me, especially someone who excels at funny voices.
34. Finishing the Sunday NYT crossword puzzle.
35. Slowly sipping a mango lassi after a spicy Indian meal.
36. Having an excuse to apply the glitter.
37. Dancing until I’m slick with sweat.
38. The rustle and skirl and crunch of autumn leaves underfoot.
39. A ginormous hot water tank.
40. Meeting an insane deadline and exceeding expectations.