The guys who produce the Minimalist podcast also write a regular blogpost. One recent blog I read stressed the importance of creating a “I Must (daily) List.” They included topics like read, write, be grateful, show compassion, eat healthy, and so on.
Here is my twist on the Minimalist blogspot list:
What brings me JOY
Dancing with my sister in dive bars
Educational conferences, like NCTE and ALAN
Down vests–navy from Uniqlo
Saucony running shoes, size 7.5
Dinners with family that go late into the night
Seat heaters cranked up to 5 on cold mornings
Little gold earrings, the smaller the better
Afternoon reading sprawled on the couch
Whole milk lattes from Swing’s Coffee
Ultimate (Frisbee) weekend tournaments
Athleta leggings and soft tees
Twelve-year-old Frye harness boots
Green smoothies: kale, spinach, mango, ginger
Memories with Grandma
Memories with Grandpa
Long runs in D.C., M Street to the Monuments
“I love you’s”
Pink Lady apples, sliced thinly
Cable knit winter hats, pom pom on top
And Whole Foods
honey roasted,
freshly ground
peanut butter.
The Way I See It 
That is a good list of happy things. Some of them made me think of my own happy things. Thank you for sharing with us.
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A curated list. I enjoyed it and feel like I know something about you. Now I need to check out the podcast that inspired it!
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Your list made me happy. Was it easy, or did you do a lot of editing to get it just right? I like how you drew out the Whole Foods peanut butter at the end.
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You mean “life-changing honey-toasted peanut butter”. I smiled through your whole list 😊
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*honey roasted
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Your list gives us a glimpse of who you are and what brings you joy! I love that it included people, time doing things, and and actual things! Time with family and friends and then time alone brings me joy . . and the sea, reading, and Coke. True heaven when I can combine all those together!
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Yes to Uniqlo vests and Athleta leggings! Your list is spreading joy to others!
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