1. being a good little housewife.
2. children’s made up songs about the letter “w”.
3. saying “winter mittens” three times fast.
4. surprise birthdays for grown men.
5. not wearing any pants.

1. the mac app store.
2. job offers.
3. driving.
4. homemade pizza.
5. movie nights.

1. walking past people who smell like fresh chamomile.
2. new york cheesecake slathered in strawberry sauce.
3. perfectly lit alcoves.
4. letting someone talk.
5. second helpings of comfort food.

1. tomato bisque and a bounty of crackers.
2. finding a great cookbook in the bargain bin.
3. people who unexpectedly redeem themselves.
4. a budding friendship between fictional characters.
5. boyfriends who cheer me up when I’m in a funk.

1. an office full of new people.
2. “what kind of jibber jabber is this?”
3. mr. t infomercials.
4. leftover roasted potatoes.
5. cute gay men.