The simple things in (my) life

You know how we all have things in life that are simple and yet totally satisfying?? Well, I have one to share today. There are many in my life, in fact I have a list of them that I started a long time ago, which reminds me that I need to be better about adding to it. BUT for today I am going to share one with you that happens every so often and it just makes me happy. You may call me a nerd... prepare yourself to delve into my nerd world. OK, today's life simple pleasure is when something runs out and I get to throw the used thing away. Today, for example, I grabbed my fine-tipped sharpie (LOVE THEM! Ooooh, that should be a Friday Favorite!) to make a quick note and the ink was out!!!! This made me happy... I got to throw the pen away and get a new one! There is just something satisfying about using something all the way until it is totally used up and get a new one. Here are some other examples: when I use all the body wash, when I use all the sticky notes in a pad, when the ink runs out in a pen (like today), when I use up all the chap-stick, etc... I realize that this is something silly and probably most people don't pay attention or notice and certainly don't find pleasure in using something up all the way. BUT I DO! It's finding pleasure and satisfaction in the little things that keeps me down to earth, keeps me grounded, keeps me from getting too overwhelmed or frustrated at something. Keeps me smiling at the end of the day (or for that sake in the middle of the day) I think we all should find a little more satisfaction in the little things. Have you ever used your sticky pad all the way to the end?? It feels good doesn't it? You can admit it.

To all the simple things in life,