1. seeing one of my pieces hung on someone’s wall.
2. twinkling street lights.
3. the slow blink associated with being sedated.
4. other people’s parents.
5. delicious meals.

1. civilized arguments.
2. taking frustrations out on gym equipment.
3. giant plates of good, cheap food.
4. surviving bingo.
5. accidental witticisms.

1. friends who show up at your door with food.
2. inappropriate conversations in public places.
3. the difference between being manic and being happy.
4. turning kitchen implements into instruments.
5. having the good tequila.

1. “I’m three hundred thread count away from a good sleep.”
2. 50% off a great pair of shoes.
3. my new cashmere sweater.
4. cashing in points to buy something frivolous and awesome.
5. sitting at the dining room table, listening to a little blues

1. good performance reviews.
2. unexpected raises.
3. perfect mashed potatoes.
4. wooden cogs.
5. mint and chocolate.

1. the rhythm of repetitive tasks.
2. starting a project that has only been a vague idea up to this point.
3. making lists, checking them twice.
4. heart shaped cookie cutters.
5. getting the first magazine of a new subscription.

1. steam coming off a cup of tea.
2. the first yoga class of the year.
3. packing a lunch.
4. making plans.
5. not having to take the bus.

1. the bruce willis action hero face.
2. bread hot from the oven.
3. six feet under marathons.
4. sweet pickles.
5. cheesy daydream sequences.

1. starting the year in a great mood.
2. a most flavourful breakfast.
3. rescuing things from thrift stores.
4. the act of unmaking something.
5. smashing stuff on new year’s day.

1. early morning massages.
2. settling into a coffee shop chair.
3. preparing food for a potluck dinner.
4. champagne and funny hats.
5. a new year.