1. not getting stuck in construction on the way home.
2. singing loudly in the car.
3. dogs that are ridiculously happy to see you.
4. not being a drama queen.
5. finishing my exhibition!

1. the feeling of waking up after a good dream.
2. coming up with names for all of my exhibition pieces
3. good meetings and not getting a parking ticket for talking too long
4. stores that go out of their way to help me
5. trilingual children

1. going back to bed.
2. catching up on much needed sleep.
3. new objects for future inspiration.
4. being one step closer to finishing my exhibition.
5. photogenic cats.

1. driving in a convertible
2. down the highway
3. with the top down
4. and my hair blowing in the wind
5. with nothing but blue sky above us

1. napping in a warm car.
2. downpours.
3. the perfect watermelon.
4. buddha bellies.
5. sitting back and watching my best friend and my boyfriend talk for the first time.

1. “hang on, this will make sense in a minute.”
2. rain that waits until the wedding ceremony is over.
3. a beautiful beach wedding.
4. not losing the car in a mud puddle.
5. dancing the night away.

1. driving through the prairies.
2. road trip snacks.
3. turning off all communication with the outside world for three days.
4. laughing cow chi.
5. speedboats and marilyn moments.

1. dark basements perfect for sleeping in.
2. meeting a lovely couple and their big cheeked baby.
3. people who welcome me into their family after knowing me for five minutes.
4. still being an excellent mosquito squasher.
5. my little village with all its quirks.

1. mom-cooked pancake breakfast.
2. walking the dogs on a secluded back road.
3. the safe arrival of my exhibition pieces and frames.
4. meeting my boyfriend’s parents for the first time.
5. camping in the basement.

1. flying over canola fields.
2. “if you see a car in your town that doesn’t belong, call the RCMP.”
3. fresh chives from the garden.
4. listening to my boyfriend bond with my parents for the first time.
5. being home.