Last night I spent a lot of time thinking about all of the stuff that made me mad. I was in a pretty negative mood after ending a conversation with my dad. I woke up in a pretty bad mood when I found no text or missed call like I was told I’d get. But as I said, it doesn’t matter and I guess it really didn’t. So I’m feeling pretty icky being surrounded by all this negativity. I’ve been trying to remain positive. So without further adieu, I present to you my “I love” list.
Ziploc baggies with the zipper. Real maple syrup. Walking under sprinklers. Running through puddles barefoot. Drawing on smooth sidewalk with chalk. Rainbows. New pens. Thunder and lightning storms.
New planners/notebooks. Sharpening a pencil just to make a cone out of the shavings. Being the first to use the ice cream, peanut butter or jelly. The smell of a new book. Neon highlighters. Saying “icky.”
The first day of school. The sound of an ice skate hitting the ice. Holding hands. Baby’s feet. Giving people gifts. Burying my feet in the sand. The smell of sulfur. Peeling dry skin, especially after a sunburn. Eucalyptus scented anything. Sleeping with the window open. Lying down on green grass. Watching entire seasons of TV shows in one sitting. Flip flops. Anatomy. Book stores. Being naked.
Pancakes. Smiling. Bad hair days. Good hair days. Getting flowers for no reason, especially if they’re hand picked and not bought. Unpacking after a move. Packing for a vacation. Staring at a full moon. Biting the salt off of pretzels. Floating in calm waters. Neon band-aids. Cooking with a loved one. Purring cats. Strawberry shortcake. Candle-lit dinners. People-watching. Going to the airport.
Writing in books. Cleaning. Putting things together (ex. office furniture). Being a smart ass. Having girl friends. Fruity drinks. Girls night out. Standing barefoot in the ocean in the middle of November. Missing flights home. Just-washed hair that still smells like conditioner. Footsteps in the snow. Coffee breaks. Listening to somebody speak French. Looking at maps. Feeling loved. Paying off a bill.
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Super comfy couches. Swimming. The smell before it rains. Dreaming. Cinderella gowns. Being a tourist. Smelling like chlorine. Receiving letters in the mail. Sending post cards. Talking. The second before the big drop on a roller coaster. Handshakes. Sign language. Dancing when nobody is looking. Dancing like an ass when someone is watching. Distractions.
So that sums up today’s love list. I’m sure I will be adding to it as needed. I hope everyone has a good day.
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we should all take time to remember the things we love. Great list!
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I love new pens, new notebooks/planners, peeling dry skin, bookstores, listening to people speaking french (something that just happened this morning!), dreaming, and letters too
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When I am stuck in negative thoughts, making a love list always helps. Great list!
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I love this. Especially the dancing like an ass when someone is watching
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great list! and girls can definitely appreciate the greatness of a good hair day
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The best thing about these LOVE LISTS is the fact you are not only cheering yourself up but everyone who reads them because I have always found something I didn\’92t realize I in fact I did love in another’s love list. Keep your head up. You are destined to have a bright cheery day!
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Awww.. i needed that. Something positive, that is.
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I love your love list! I’ve been having a hard time finding the ziplock baggies with the actual zippers in the stores lately. It makes me sad.
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This post made me feel borderline euphoric, so thank you for that!!!
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happy post! happy post!! i love it.
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i also love the feeling of paying off a bill and the fact that i have on flip flops right now.
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mmmpancakes, i love your list
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Your list definitely made me smile!
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Amazingly, I’ve never watched an entire season of a tv in one sitting, (except maybe family guy in the background while I clean the house, it helps me work) I’m going to make it a point to do it because I’m pretty sure I’d love it!
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And I didn’t even think about how wonderful it is to take that first scoop of ice cream!
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This was awesome! I need to make a list like this; however, I’m sure it would take me a long time because usually I have a hard time deciding even my “favorite thing” much less something I just “love”. I’m complicated
As for the eucalyptus…..Jenn head straight to Bath & Body Works!! I love love love their Aromatherapy Eucalyptus Spearmint scent. I currently have lotion and also the pillow mister. Made for stress relief. I say good for anything no matter what!
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I’m stealing this.
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I’m really mad at the big zit brewing under my skin. It hurts. I’m also mad at my smelly feet. And the dreidel bird outside.
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Peeling skin after a sunburn is pretty much the greatest thing ever. I did this list before and was happy to see that just writing down a whack of good stuff really helps improve the mood.
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Also? Pancakes. I could live without a lot of things but I do not want to live in a world without pancakes.
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i love that other people’s love lists can cheer ME up
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I love that you invented the phrase “super fuck yeah!”, which is what I wanted to yell out loud by the end of your list.
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Well done!
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Hey, if you like putting furniture together, I know of an apartment that will need some furniture put together in mid-May…kidding. I actually like doing that too. I like this idea…
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This is a fabulous list! You and I love many of the same things…now if only we lived closer!
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We have similar loves. The bookstore one goes double for me. Great list!
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I like how despite being in a bad mood, you made a love list. It has to be something that makes you smile even when you aren’t too happy. And I definitely think I am going to write one out.
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Tiff -
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Thank you.
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Clueless Cat -
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We rule.
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Sizzle -
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Thank you.
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Maxie -
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It’s oh so fun!
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Michelle & the City -
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Gotta have the bad ones to appreciate the good!
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Just K –
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I always take something away from other’s love lists. Usually just happiness
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Deutlich -
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I’m sending positive vibes your way
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Modern Gal -
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That makes me sad too!
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Kayleigh -
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You’re welcome!
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Alexa -
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Man I’d love to be in flip flops right now.
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Katelin -
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Thank you
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Holy Vataha -
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Glad I could make you smile!
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Curlysue -
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Oh I know! I have a few things from Bath & Bodyworks
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Sobe -
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Sorry about the bird
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Brandy -
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A world without pancakes is no world I want to live in!
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Alice -
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I’m glad mine did!
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Jimsmuse -
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Well, I didn’t invent it. Meiko did. But I probably say it more than her
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Cheryl -
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If you need help, let me know!
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Vanessa -
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Stop living in Texas!
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Noelle -
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Yay! We’re awesome
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Stylishhandwriting -
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I look forward to reading yours.
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This was absolutely beautiful!
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Finally some positivity in a blog! Sometimes I feel like a loner in a world of negative nancies.
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Oooh I really need to get on this love list thing…yours is fabulous!!
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Wow, that’s a HUGE list…I wonder if I could make one that long…
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Allie -
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Thank you!
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Dan Mega -
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No way jose! We’re not all Debbie Downers
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Susie -
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Thanks!
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Holly -
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It could be longer!
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Baby’s feet. I love it!
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I LOVE love lists. And I too love drawing on a smooth sidewalk with chalk. You just get more satisfaction from it than having to draw on an uneven/crumbly surface. I used to spend entire weekends drawing all over my double-wide driveway when I was younger.
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I hate when I wake up in a bad mood! And this is such a great idea for a post. I agree with another commenter that these lists cheer up your readers, too. For example, the mere thought of a ziploc bag with a real zipper makes me smile. Man, I love those!
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p.s. I found you on 20 Something Bloggers! Howdy!
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i came across your site from a friend (Ben – NOR)
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i LOVE your love list… so inspiring!!!
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what a great post. I could duplicate almost the entire list. It’s always good to try to think of one thing each day that you’ve loved. Makes life more enjoyable.
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