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.