1. cool border art.
2. outlet stores.
3. arriving at our destination.
4. fancy hotels and nice dinners.
5. ending the day with terminator 2.

1. yellow jackets.
2. pink scarves.
3. grey hats.
4. blue shoes.
5. purple sweaters.

1. getting a seat on a busy bus.
2. sharing banana muffins.
3. a steady supply of chamomile tea.
4. rooftop barbecues.
5. strangers who say “bless you” after hearing you sneeze as they walk past.

1. other people who deal with dead mice.
2. sharing lunches and smoothies.
3. dirty bus windows that make for good pictures.
4. homemade pizza with lots of feta.
5. a bowl full of banana muffins.

1. cheesy movies with ex-wrestlers.
2. extended visits over tea.
3. feeling better about myself.
4. rowing machines.
5. silk robes.