1. good performance reviews.
2. unexpected raises.
3. perfect mashed potatoes.
4. wooden cogs.
5. mint and chocolate.

1. the rhythm of repetitive tasks.
2. starting a project that has only been a vague idea up to this point.
3. making lists, checking them twice.
4. heart shaped cookie cutters.
5. getting the first magazine of a new subscription.

1. steam coming off a cup of tea.
2. the first yoga class of the year.
3. packing a lunch.
4. making plans.
5. not having to take the bus.

1. the bruce willis action hero face.
2. bread hot from the oven.
3. six feet under marathons.
4. sweet pickles.
5. cheesy daydream sequences.

1. starting the year in a great mood.
2. a most flavourful breakfast.
3. rescuing things from thrift stores.
4. the act of unmaking something.
5. smashing stuff on new year’s day.

1. early morning massages.
2. settling into a coffee shop chair.
3. preparing food for a potluck dinner.
4. champagne and funny hats.
5. a new year.

1. waking up in my own bed.
2. cheap breakfast.
3. wearing jeans to the office.
4. coming home to a clean house.
5. impromptu parties.

1. feeling human again.
2. newly cleaned and very sparkly jewellery.
3. handmade bowls.
4. walking in our front door.
5. eating a proper meal for the first time in two days.

1. cool bathroom tiles on feverish skin.
2. saltines.
3. knowing that I will eventually defeat captain pukeface.
4. preventing sickness boredom with copious amounts of television.
5. boyfriends who take care of me.

1. starting the day with dim sum.
2. exchanging a mediocre sweater for a great one.
3. winning six dollars.
4. making people laugh.
5. late night tea.