1. kitties stalking imaginary things.
2. movie theatre popcorn.
3. chilled cantaloupe.
4. ballerinas.
5. swans.

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.

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