The prompt from Writing 101 was to make a list of some sort. Originally, I was going to make a list of how my life had changed due to chronic illness… but then I realized how depressing that list was going to be. Living with chronic illness is challenging, at best, and can make it impossible to see the good in life. So, I decided my list needed to be happy. A major change is how much time I have to stay at home, and how trips and adventures have had to move to the back burner. I spend most of my time at home. Because I spend so much time at home, I decided to focus on what I love about my daily life. So here it is:
25 Little Things
- the feeling sheets have first thing in the morning, that really soft and cozy feeling – especially when I don’t have to jump out of bed right away
- owning my own house, and remembering that every morning as I look around
- the fact that Dan wakes me up every workday to kiss me goodbye – even when I can barely remember it
- yoga pants, sweat pants, baggy tshirts
- not have to wear a bra around the house 😛
- the color of my powder room walls
- texting my friends, especially the ones that are just as socially awkward as I am – sometimes a text is all the socializing I need for the day!
- the face that Dan makes when I lick or poke the tip of his nose
- being greeted every morning by Artio begging for belly rubs
- the smell of blankets and towels fresh from the dryer
- purring lap warmers
- hugging Dan, and being able to forget everything else
- binge watching “Mysteries at the Museum” and “Mysteries at the Monument”
- watching Squirrel Buddy scampering around outside
- watching Mikki beg for Dan’s attention after he comes home from work, following him around the house and telling him all about her day until he picks her up
- getting paint all over my hands and arms
- all the ridiculous little things Dan and I do to make each other laugh
- impromptu boogie time
- lying on the couch with Dan
- fresh sheets on a freshly made bed – and the fact that Dan always lets me get into bed first
- watching the light outside shift as the day goes on
- fictional daydreaming – writing short stories in my head
- Teddy
- sitting on the stairs and chatting with Dan while he’s in the kitchen
- reading Real Simple magazine or fantasy novels
Second assignment from Blogging U Writing 101
I love number 23 and 22 ^^
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