life essentials and the little things

[31 Jan 2006 | Tuesday]

food. water. shelter. yes, the essentials of life. but what are YOUR essentials? what can you not live without? at first thought you probably ramble off a slew of things that really, when faced with going "without" you actually WOULD survive. so think long, and think hard. what are your essentials? i have 4. love music coffee mascara really. those are my 4 essentials. without any of them, my world would fall apart. love, both giving and receiving, is my reason for being. it is the heart of me. the reason i wake up. music is my soul. it carries me from the time i wake up until i sleep again. it rules my energy. it impacts my performance, my emotions and my attitude. not a minute goes by when there is not music - even if its just me, singing inside my head. i am dancing... always. coffee. my fuel. a 20oz dark roast add triple shot espresso with cream is beautiful in the morning. maybe a licorice latte in the afternoon. just make sure its fresh and its strong and its hot. and mascara. yes. mascara. because nothing says "im awake, im alive and im listening" better than a fresh coat of dark brown. trust me. its the fix. so now you have your essentials. what is next? all the little things. YES the little things. the treats that make your days special. the things that you look forward to. the things you appreciate. the things you are thankful for. the things that make you comfortable. the things that make you smile. and although i know i could not possibly list all of my little things... i think the following is a good start.... 3x5" post it notes (yellow) the smell of rain on pavement wine gums fresh magazines with thick matte paper perfect nectarines the word 'luscious' GORGEOUS the lake people who say thank you - and mean it a poem that doesnt rhyme healthy hair sleeping in long drives (to nowhere) black sharpie fine point permanent markers wasabi the sound of tattoo guns friday nights documentaries kissing a perfectly worn in pair of jeans butterflies going out for breakfast - in the afternoon capturing the moment with a single frame the color brown listening to my daughter read the ambiguously gay duo finding new music that is so good i listen to it in my winamp, my mp3 player AND in my car christmas tree ornaments great comebacks cold beer call display killer shoes winning the game stars my mom's pancakes pedicures [Lilly] campfires wax daisies a really good bottle of cabernet/shiraz insanely long hot showers irc silent conversations darts crossword puzzles you so make your list. keep your list. change it. add to it. make sure you have ample supply of essentials. and then always remember the little things.