Things I love....

Yes, this is the day of romantic love, but I know when I talk about my romantic love on my blog, I get comments like, "Gag." So since Oby had to go to bed early and I'm bored, I was thinking about some THINGS I love, just for a change of pace. Here they are, in no particular order....

Daffodils. They represent hope and renewal, vulnerability. They remind me of falling in love and the day I got engaged. They were part of my Valentine's day gift from Oby today. Daffodils make me happy.

I absolutely LOVE Mountain Dew, and an occasional Dr. Pepper. Over ice, in a heavy glass. I shouldn't, but I do. There is nothing more refreshing, and sometimes it is the only thing that gets me through the day.... (and then keeps me up all night :)).

I used to not even like TV, but now that we have DVR, it is how I decompress, relax, and multi-task... with no commercials! This way I can indulge in many guilty pleasures; i.e. murder documentaries (Forensic Files, Snapped), reality elimination shows (American Idol, Apprentice, I Love New York and The Flavor of Love), design shows on HGTV (Freestyle, Designed to Sell), and all Sex and the City wannabes - there are quite a few these days.



I love crafting with my mom and in-laws.... scrapbooking, card-making, and whatever ideas I get from watching Martha Stewart and reading BHG magazine. While it's true that I'm not as passionate about glitter as some people are, I do agree that sometimes life needs just a little sparkle!

I love my laptop, er, notebook, as the kids are calling them these days!... It is an outlet for my love of digital photos and blogging. Let's just say I have a very well documented life. I love capturing my memories in jpg form and sharing them with whoever wants to look. I think it makes me more aware of all that I have to be grateful for. It's good for the soul.

I love the mountains. While this is very true, it is also an incredibly funny inside joke I have with my friend Amy... one of those 'you had to be there' things. But all joking aside, I honestly love the grandeur of the mountains and appreciate all aspects of nature. I love that I live in a place with all four seasons. I believe, when truly appreciated, nature evokes humility and brings peace.

Aaaah, music. In my mind, every day and every memory has its own personal soundtrack, full of melodies and lyrics. I love my iPod. I love playing the piano. I love listening to my dad play the guitar. I love hearing people sing. I love singing in the car. Music sets the mood and helps me sort out my feelings when I can't find the right words. I love music.