76. Organization.
77. Simplification.
78. Consolidation.
79. The fact that what I know of English grammar comes from having learned French grammar.
80. The differences between American English and British English.
81. Being worried and afraid and finding out that everything’s all right.
82. Having things neat and clean.
83. Making my bed.
84. Lying on my stomach.
85. Reading and masturbating (at the same time ;))
86. Using real handkerchiefs.
87. Watching the Eiffel Tower light up at any given hour, on the hour, at night.
88. The occasional cup of coffee (espresso, not American coffee).
89. Going to restaurants rarely, so that it becomes a treat.
90. Having something to look forward to.
91. Libraries.
92. Library book sales, costume shop clothing sales… you get the idea.
93. Flea Markets. I already said that, but there are so few in France that I like to fantasize about them, and that also makes me happy. And that’s slightly different from the actual flea market itself.
94. Not giving a flying fuck.
95. My bathrobe. It is, as Domi says, “class.”
96. Little tables used as desks.
97. My knitting basket.
98. La grève, when it’s us grèv-ing. :) For those who don’t know what la grève is, it’s a strike. Usually it’s a pain in the ass because it means you can’t get anywhere, or it takes a lot longer, or it’s really crowded… but the students are striking (for a good cause, too) which means that I don’t have class. sheepish grin
99. Tutoring students who are actually interested in the subject.
100. I’m going to repeat the last one I wrote down: accomplishing goals. Whether it’s silly and relatively unimportant, such as this one, or whether it’s finally paying off debt or getting a job or falling in love… it’s good to do things. I guess it reaffirms our existence; I am. I do, therefore I am. I think that’s slightly more believable than “I think, therefore I am.” No offense to Descartes… Okay, so maybe what # 100 is is not really accomplishing goals, but the fact that I AM ME that makes me happy. I AM.
100. My existence. 5 years ago
71. Friends getting married.
72. Daydreaming about my wedding.
73. Knowing that my wedding is far far far away in the future!
74. Deodorant.
75. Fruit scents. 5 years ago
61. Made-up words, such as “crunchusty,” “fantabulastic,” “liverworstershire,” etc.
62. Things that are crunchusty. (In case you didn’t know, “crunchusty” means something that is textually satisfying and delicious. This includes physical things, like peanut butter, nutella, apples, etc, and this also saying/explaining something perfectly, completely, and concisely, and the moment of physical pleasure that follows it, as well as crunchusty songs, which make you feel seeexy. Yes. Any questions about crunchusty? Suggestions that add to its definition? Feel free to reply :))
63. Being BUSY!
64. Singing. Definitely put this somewhere, but, well… it’s VERY true for me.
65. Making new friends! Wee!
66. Liking people who like me too!
67. Letting go.
68. Finding new, fabulous websites.
69. Having my own place.
70. Ridiculousness. 5 years ago
56. Finally remember something after having tried to remember it for a long time.
57. Seeing someone after a long time and remembering why I liked him/her in the first place.
58. Meeting people I click with instantaneously.
59. Having friends hook me up with jobs.
60. Knowing that I can do something, and knowing why I don’t want to actually do it. 6 years ago
41. Domi (I probably already put him somewhere… but oh well)
42. Zoe
43. Tiffany
44. New friends!
45. Meeting someone and feeling like I’ve known him/her for years.
46. Cloudy days in my cozy room.
47. Proactive decisions.
48. Fresh starts.
49. Not being sick.
50. The chiming of bells in Paris.
51. The difference between police car sirens in the States and Europe.
52. Having projects.
53. Making progress.
54. Noticing that I’ve changed.
55. Deciding to do something with friends on the fly. 6 years ago
31. Talking to my mommy
32. PILLOW FIGHTS!!!
33. The smell of fresh-ground coffee
34. Not thinking I have enough money for a drink, and then having a friend offer to treat me :)
35. Rainy days
36. Thunderstorms
37. Encouraging people to speak English
38. Helping the people from #37 to do so
39. When Domi comes in and sees me knitting or reading under the covers and says “You’re pretty.”
40. Figuring out personal problems, and being able to take steps to resolve them 6 years ago
16. Tea
17. Thinking that snow is a miracle every time I see it
18. Care packages
19. Postcards
20. Giving presents that people like
21. Skiing slowly and watching others fly by
22. Entertaining people with my silliness
23. Cheering people up
24. Bitching with a friend
25. Suddenly feeling better after having been in a funk
26. Rediscovering music I forgot about (because it’s on cds and not my computer…)
27. Dressing up
28. Knowing that I’m going to accomplish what I set out to do
29. Knowing how much my mommy loves me
30. Pink and yellow and red 6 years ago
11. Orgasms.
12. Getting compliments on earrings.
13. Getting compliments period!
14. Tricking French people into thinking I’m French.
15. Noticing things I don’t think other people notice. 6 years ago
1. Wind
2. The smell of gasoline
3. The smell of freshly cut grass
4. My laptop
5. Choices
6. Possibilities
7. Options
8. Opportunities
9. Long, aimless walks
10. Finding out new things about myself 6 years ago
