That's What I Like About...

Yesterday I was reading Lelainia's blog and she had compiled a list of things she likes. At the end of the post, Lelainia asked her readers what they like...so here's my list. I won't say it's complete but the more I thought the more ideas came to me.

I like rain...listening to it fall, watching it fall, walking in it, smelling it. I like it when there is loud thunder, like a symphony in the sky.

I like flowers...columbines, hyacinths, peonies, daisies, old English roses, tulips, yarrow, black eyed susans.

I like water....oceans, lakes, rivers, streams, my shower, swimming pools...I like listening to the tides, the motion of the waves...I like looking at it...I like the ripples and the reflections. I like to be in it. I like to swim.

I like beaches...feeling the sand between my toes, walking along a beach, sitting on a beach, reading on a beach.

I like sunshine...feeling it on my skin, seeing it in the leaves on the trees.

I like clouds...watching them float, watching them to see what shapes they make.

I like babies. I like their tiny feet, their smiles and giggles. I like the way they smell. I like the chubbiness of their cheeks and their fly-away soft hair.

I like hugs. I like touching and kissing the tops of my children's heads.

I like to travel. I like Italy and South Carolina. I like California, Boston, and New York City. I like Montreal and Vancouver. I like Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

I like to read...mysteries, biographies, best selling fiction, good chick lit, classics, historical novels, history, British history. I like finding new authors to enjoy. I like libraries and book stores.

I like bracelets and earrings. I like silver rather than gold. I like scarves and accessories. I like Bohemian style. I like flip flops and all kinds of shoes and boots. I like purses and hand bags. I like totes made out of straw. I like hats and caps. I like jackets. I like white t-shirts and blue jeans. I like to wear my hair up in a clip sometimes. I like sweaters. I like things with a leopard print.

I like Christmas and everything about it...the food, the music, the decorating, the goodwill, the joy, the peace.

I like tea in a bone china cup and saucer...I like orange pekoe, earl grey, rooibos, chamomile, green...and I love to have a scone or a biscuit with my tea. I drink my tea black...I like it that way.

I like coffee...regular, decaf, Americano, Cappuccino, Cinnamon Dolce Latte, Vanilla Latte...I like my coffee in a thick mug and I like it black (unless it's a latte or cappuccino). I like to have a cinnamon bun, biscotti or something else sweet with my coffee.

I like date squares, the ones like my mother used to make. I like sugar pie from Quebec. I like pecan pie...I like croissants...plain, chocolate or almond.

I like comfort food...I like Greek food and Italian food. I like berries...raspberries, blueberries, black berries, strawberries. I like them as they are right out of my hand. I like them with whipped cream. I like them on my cereal. I like salsa. I like tomatoes in salad or sandwiches...a tomato sandwich with salt and pepper and a little bit of mayonnaise. I like salads of all kinds. I like cinnamon toast. I like black olives. I like potato salad and a cold beer in the summer. I like goat cheese. I like McDonald's french fries. I like root beer. I like ice cream...soft from Dairy Queen or something with nuts or butterscotch. I like caramel. I like tootsie rolls, rolo candy, dark chocolate, peanut butter cups, fern tarts.

I like early mornings. I like to listen to the birds and hear the day start before all the additional noise takes over. I like reading in bed. I like my soft blue fleece. I like to snuggle under the duvet.

I like nail polish but only on my toes. And only in the summer time.

I like limes.

I like massages and meditation. I like relaxing. I like reading trashy magazines when I'm at the hairdresser. I like someone else washing or brushing my hair. I like dreaming. I like journals.

I like photography, old keys, art, creativity, colour, design. I like research and details. I like discovery. I like to laugh and to sing. I like music...classical, soft rock...I like the sound of violins and strings in an orchestra. I like how it makes me feel light and airy when I hear those strings.

I like dogs and horses. I like butterflies and dragonflies. I robin's eggs.

I like Dr. Seuss, Winnie the Pooh, Little Red Riding Hood.

I like honesty, loyalty and respect. I like random acts of kindness. I like friendliness, smiles, hope, spirit and empathy.

I like the smell of vanilla and magnolia. I like the smell of fresh laundry either just off the line or from the dryer.

I like watching my sons play sports. I like a good party. I like sharing thoughts and ideas. I like my life. I like second chances. I like myself. Apparently I also like talking about myself!!

If you think you'd like to share the things you like, come back and leave me a link so I can see what makes your world wonderful.