Favourite Things

As a part of the Facebook phenomenon I am part of a group that sends messages almost everyday. They are part of a spiritual group and there are always interesting insights that come in these messages to my inbox. One of the recent messages I received was titled "My Favourite Things." It was interesting simply because it questioned what your favourite things are. It's interesting how much those things can tell about someone. Just for some fun I thought I would answer some of the questions here.

What are your five favourite things about your childhood? Growing up with a sister. Going to the cottage. Learning to swim. Reading. Learning how to be alone.

What are you five favourite things about winter? Watching the snow. (Apparently you can tell when it's snowing just by watching my eyes) Wearing big comfy sweaters. Throwing snowballs. Curling up in front of a fire with a good book and a cup of tea. Spending holiday time with friends.

What are your five favourite things about the summer? The sunshine and being able to be outside. Returning to my community. A break from school. Being in and around water in the form of lakes or oceans. The flowers.

What are your five favourite things right now? Being able to sit and drink tea in silence with a housemate. Laughing all the time. Aching muscles. The sunshine. Knowing that I am loved.

While that list certainly doesn't come close to all of my favourite things, it is a start. There are a few more things that I want to add though. Here are a few of my other favourite things. I wonder what they say about me . . .

The smell of fall in the air as the night gets more of a bite to it. The first flowers that come out in the spring. Looking at the stars where there are no city lights. Being held. Wrapping up in a comfy blanket. Presents for no reason. A smile in the morning. A hand reaching for mine when I have a bad day. Back rubs. Foot rubs. An invitation to talk. Someone who listens. Singing until my throat hurts. Road trips with good company and good music. The chance to sit down and write. A comfy chair to read in. A good writing pen. A new notebook. Having the chance to get dressed up. Someone making a cup of tea for me. Someone asking how I am and then waiting to hear the answer. Welcome signs.

Looking at the list of my favourite things, I'm realizing that it's not the big things that I love so much. It's the small simple things that happen almost every day, but simply get ignored. In the home I live in throughout the summer (and partially through the year now) the little things are what make our house a home. It is the fact that we think about making a cup of tea for someone else, or making enough dinner for the person who has their day away. It's the willingness to continue painting the house in spite of the fact that you are off. It's the open arms waiting to welcome you when you walk through the door.

Now that I have made a conscious list of my favorite things I'm curious. For all those who are reading this, what are yours? What is it that you love the most? Leave me a comment or drop me a line and let me know.