what are your awesome simple pleasures?

[fizzgig]

for me it's not having to wear pants when i go out on our patio. it's a garden level with four-foot high concrete walls and enough coverage from the next door neighbors that i don't even bother.

i hate wearing pants.

[applegrove]

1. I love coffee. I like walking everywhere.

I like using my cell phone while in bed.

[fizzgig]

2. nothing beats that first cup of coffee in the morning

i from time to time find myself in the situation where i have to bus and walk it and it's a really nice feeling. it gives me the illusion that i'm living in a real city.

[applegrove]

5. I certainly don‘t have coffee every day

but when I do I enjioy it a great deal.

[Sherman A1]

64. Agreed

the first cup of coffee, early in the AM when all is quiet. Just a wonderful thing.....

[olddots]

3. I really like to pee outside

it was not easy living in cities . but peeing outside is a simple pleasure .

[fizzgig]

4. i lost a $20 bill peeing in an alley once

i'm still pretty pissed about that.

[davidpdx]

6. I wish I could do that

I live in a large apartment complex (think 13 story cement block building) surrounded by other buildings that are 13-15 stories. If I don't close my curtains when I take my clothes off for a shower there's no telling how many people could see me.

[fizzgig]

14. we keep our shades drawn all the time

we live right a traffic light and the people in their cars can look right into the apartment from there.

[B Calm]

7. 3 or 4 tokes off my one hitter and

then a walk on one of my trails in the woods behind my house.

[fizzgig]

15. sounds lovely

very nice

[astral]

8. morning coffee and Foreigner Suite on my new MOG app

lost some sleep playing with all this NEW FREE MUSIC... and of course my usual Morning Coffee plus my Sunday LOLcats... dozing off in the sunshine, trying to play my guitar with the radio not caring i I'll ever be any good at it ... saying hello to a crane hanging out by my door when I got home tonite (a bird-crane, that is!) All I know is the awesome simple pleasures get even more awesome as you get older.

+1 for peeing outside ... ; 0 and no pants!

[fizzgig]

17. making music is never wasted, imo

and way cool that you have a crane that hangs around

[blogslut]

9. I like making/repairing things

It is so satisfying to be able to continue to use or begin to use, things that I've repaired or created.

[fizzgig]

20. that is really cool

it is satisfying to fix something rather than buy a new one.

[RKP5637]

48. I like that too, particularly old well kept cars. n/t

[malthaussen]

10. All of my pleasures are simple.

I'm a simple guy.

-- Mal

[fizzgig]

21. not a bad way to live

[LiberalEsto]

11. Picking fresh ripe figs off the tree, with the dew still on them

early in the morning while taking my dog out.

Biting into a tomato sandwich made with a homegrown tomato.

Watching my dog joyfully roll in fallen leaves.

[fizzgig]

23. i love the calm and quiet of the early morning

although it's not something i experience often as a night owl.

and i love tomato sandwiches

[mnhtnbb]

12. Watching hummingbirds come to the feeder hanging outside my study window.

Other birds--like golden finches--come to drink water out of the ant cup.

I can be sitting at my desk--working--and get a momentary grin when I see a hummer.

[fizzgig]

24. hummingbirds are so neat

my mom would always hang a feeder for them when we'd go camping when i was little. such incredible little birds.

[LeftofObama]

13. Going for a morning run.

Making dinner for people who really like my cooking.

And my biggest simple pleasure, although I don't do it very often... Filling my belly with lasagna and then take a nap.

[fizzgig]

25. i love cooking for people who enjoy my food

one of the most fulfilling things in my life.

and there is nothing like a nap after a big meal

[Bunnahabhain]

16. I have a few favorites

A purring cat on my lap. Extra points if it's cool weather, windows and doors open, with a crackling fire burning.

Drinking wine in my spa at night, when it's under 40F, and the coyotes are howling.

How my wife looks when she's sleeping.

[fizzgig]

26. all of that sounds lovely

i'm a fan of being in the hot tub when it's snowing

[a la izquierda]

18. Coffee, cooking...

And olympic lifting. Nothing like the head rush after lifting a super heavy deadlift or squat.

[fizzgig]

27. those first two are definitely high on my list

and i can imagine the rush of lifting. you do crossfit, don't you?

[a la izquierda]

29. Yes I do. I'm on a little hiatus...

as I just moved and need to find a new gym. For now, I just lift at the university gym, and run, swim, and bike.

[Bunnahabhain]

82. Do the olympians mind being lifted?

[a la izquierda]

83. Heh, probably

[ConcernedCanuk]

19. Pretty close to mine . .

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I live on acreage at the end of a dead end road

I don't gotta wear nothing!



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[fizzgig]

28. so jealous

i love the feel of the air on my skin (within reasonable temperatures, of course)

[sarge43]

22. Comfy chair, a mug of lemon ginger tea, the MJQ and a good book. nt

[fizzgig]

30. very nice

anything that involves a comfy chair and a book is tops in my book

[arcane1]

31. This year I started my first-ever garden, on my balcony

And the best pleasure so far has been the single bee that comes and visits the broccoli flowers. Up here on the 11th floor, with all that wind, and yet it's here every day holding its own against the gusts

[fizzgig]

39. that is pretty cool

go little guy, go!

[Denninmi]

32. A really great tomato eaten warm off the vine.

That is about as summer as it gets. I would say cycling since it's a true passion now, but it's pretty complicated, takes me about half an hour at a minimum to get ready to go out, between bike maintenance, getting dressed fir it, and gathering needed gear and supplies.

[fizzgig]

40. i'd like to grow my own tomatoes

but i have a black thumb, so i don't see the point in spending money on it.

i find it pretty relaxing to ride my bike, but i'm a lazy asshole and haven't ridden this summer.

[antiquie]

33. Feeding mealworms to lizards.

They learn fast and come and beg. It's amok time, right now, so few visitors.

[fizzgig]

41. lizards are neat little creatures

but i'm pretty grossed out by what you have to feed them.

[antiquie]

49. Mealworms aren't gross

and they could feed they human world.

[B Calm]

65. I have been raising meal worms for the last 4 or 5 years for fish bait.

Amazing little worm that multiplies at an unbelievable rate.

[antiquie]

68. Unbelievable rate, yes.

We "rescued" two Sceloporus occidentalis that came in with the wood last winter. We kept them tanked until spring and continued using the remaining mealworms as treats outside for them and their kind. We are still giving treats.

[denbot]

34. Surfing, just sitting in the lineup waiting for waves

Grooving on the birds, fish, seals and sea lions, dolphins, even the occasional shore hugging whale.

On top of that, despite all the misses, wipe outs, and exhausting paddle outs, everything comes together and you find yourself sliding down the face of a wave. No motor, the only sound is your board slapping against the water, and that little kid inside squealing "wieeeeeeeee".

Nothing else like it.

[fizzgig]

42. that sounds incredible

i grew up in and still live in a landlocked state and have an unreasonable and nonsensical fear of the open water. i'll go up to my knees on the rare occasion i make it to the ocean, but that's about it.

that really does sound like a wonderful freedom.

[Raffi Ella]

35. Going outside pant-less? That's what I call freedom!

My Simple Pleasures:

the outdoors.
chocolate.
snuggling.
getting a manicure.
music.
a hot shower after a workout.
freshly washed sheets.

[fizzgig]

43. ooooooh, fresh sheets are awesome

and i am a big fan of snuggling, i think it makes my husband a bit crazy, but i don't really care

[Raffi Ella]

59. lol, he better appreciate!

Clean sheets are wonderful- This whole thread is pretty wonderful. Life.Is.Good.

[fizzgig]

80. life is indeed good

and i think we all need a reminder from time to time

[Populist_Prole]

36. Relaxing/decompressing after work at night

I work outside and during the summer months I arrive home feeling clammy, dirty and wound up. After a showering, a nice pleasant feeling is gained via some red wine and perhaps a snack while I surf the net. I just can't see how some of my coworkers can go home and go straight to bed, but many say they do.

On my days off there's always yard work and other house related chores outdoors to do, mostly in sweltering heat/humidity. Few things feel better to me than the feeling of getting it all done, coming indoors to a 72 degree house, showering, and then relaxing with a book and a before dinner tumbler of whiskey, with the knowledge of a job well done. It's cheap euphoria. I feel bad for my friends with kids that have to do the same thing, but when they're done they have to deal with 3 ring circus and a beehive of calamity and activity. If I had to endure that I'd quite literally go insane within a week.

[fizzgig]

44. i love my after work wind down

i usually don't get home until at least 1030, so it's cooled off from the heat and it's just a glorious feeling, that's the no pants time

[Broken_Hero]

37. sleeping without wearing a tshirt nt

[fizzgig]

45. that's another nice one

i love the feel of my skin against fresh sheets

[AsahinaKimi]

38. Listening to this, while reading DU

http://www.subarashii.be/english/

[fizzgig]

46. very nice

it makes me wish i knew where my mononoke hime soundtrack was

[AsahinaKimi]

47. listen long enough,

and you may hear it, they play a lot of music from anime and anime movies.

[LWolf]

50. My simple pleasures:

Staying at home for days in a row with the phone turned off.

Sitting on the deck and watching the stars.

Dawn in the barn: crisp, fresh, and peaceful, with horses munching and swishing tails.

A good book.

And, while it may not rank up with the best, I can go all the way to the barn without pants if I feel like it. I'm often in nothing but an old night shirt on those early morning trips. I can add few neighbors and wide spaces to my list of simple pleasures.

[fizzgig]

52. i hope to not have neighbors someday

and to live away from the city lights so i can watch the stars.

[LWolf]

67. On moonless nights

there are more stars than darkness. It's breathtaking.

[Boom Sound 416]

51. Watching the neighbor

Garden next door with no pants on

JK!

[fizzgig]

53. i'll make sure to wear cute underwear for you

[rrneck]

54. Tequila

I heat with wood. Sometimes when I come in at night and the house is cold, I light a fire and pour a single shot of tequila and add a bit of tabasco. I sit in front of the fire and wait for my feet to start to get just right toasty warm, then drink the tequila. It's sort of a redneck tea ceremony.

[fizzgig]

69. sounds like a nice way to warm up

it's nice to have rituals

[didact]

55. Simple Gifts

'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free

'Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be,

And when we find ourselves in the place just right,

'Twill be in the valley of love and delight.

When true simplicity is gain'd,

To bow and to bend we shan't be asham'd,

To turn, turn will be our delight,

Till by turning, turning we come 'round right.

When the WVU marching band plays this. Love this song.

[fizzgig]

70. very nice

love it

[Callmecrazy]

56. A crisp, cool, cloudless night...

With my telescope. Looking out into the universe and realizing how insignificant we all are.
Oh, and while smoking a doob.

[fizzgig]

71. a doob in necessary when pondering such things

i had a telescope when i was a kid, wish i'd hung on to it

[Callmecrazy]

81. A doob MAKES you ponder such things.

[olddots]

57. I like to look in my dog's eyes

and wonder what they're thinking which is probably better than what us humans think about .

The dogs look in strange directions and seem to see things we don't see ,oh to be a dog for just a few moments ...

[fizzgig]

72. i'd love to see the things they can see but we can't

my cats' thoughts aren't all that hard to read, they usually include pets, scritches and treats

[Sissyk]

58. Photography sessions every afternoon

with the two deer and a fawn that come to eat from the apple and pear trees in my back yard!

[fizzgig]

73. you should post some for us!

i would love to see those photos

[Sissyk]

79. I will do that as soon

as I get them down loaded.

[Kali]

60. reading in bed

even better with popcorn or nuts or chips of some salty greasy variety.

[fizzgig]

74. popcorn and a book is a great way to end the day

[Aristus]

61. Coffee, as above, with a good book,

while sitting in my library (okay, having my own library is not a simple pleasure), and listening to the stereo.

[fizzgig]

75. i love that so many of us love to read

howdy, friend

[Arugula Latte]

62. A few:

Purring kitties snuggled up against me.

Having the house to myself.

The smell of fresh basil.

Watching creek water go by in summer.

Dropping a load of stuff off for a charity. I LOVE getting rid of stuff I don't need!

Getting the tree set up for Christmas (I'm not big on the holiday otherwise).

The smell of rain on earth and vegetation in summer.

Having my kids come home from school.

So many others.

edited to add: finding a new song I like and downloading it, or finding an old song by a band I like that I somehow missed the first time around.

[fizzgig]

76. the smell of rain is one of the best smells i can think of

and kitty snuggles are simply awesome.

[Fearless]

63. Having a day off where I have absolutely nothing to do.

Staying home, cooking a warm filling meal and watching tv or movies all night.

[fizzgig]

77. i make sure i get one of those a week

i'm lucky enough to have a regular four-day work week, so i usually get one day of absolutely nothing a week.

[pinboy3niner]

66. MFM posts, CTyankee's Friday Afternoon Challenge, SCE's Sunday LOLcats

These are the things that warm the cookies of my heart.

[fizzgig]

78. the lounge is a great place