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[Mei5ter]

This was the first thing I thought of, too. The smell of the rain. I take my dog out for walks, well… very frequently because he’s a young shepherd, but also just because I enjoy it too. My favorite time to go is right after it rains in the springtime in the morning. The smell is so fresh, the mist that rises off of the path, that earthy aroma that the rain brings out, the birds… all of it. It turns my mood around. It clears my head.

I’ve been working my butt off all day and it was pouring rain outside (and pretty damn cold for the end of May), but when I went outside to get the garbage cans, there was that clean rain smell. Even though the day was kind of miserable, everything smelled fresh. It was nice.

Petrichor

It isn't just the smell. Even the word is wonderful.

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

Petrichor

It isn't just the smell. Even the word is wonderful.

There’s another … beautiful words. Rich vocabulary that completes and enhances an image.

 

[SimonSex]

Petrichor

It isn't just the smell. Even the word is wonderful.

That word comes up in whisky tastings. It’s marvelous.

 

[BreukelenAnima]

It’s the Little Things…​

Alright we talked about THE WORST. Now how about the best things; the types of things that you almost take for granted. The little things. What are those comforting moments or items, or sounds, or smells, etc. that surprisingly make difficult days tolerable somehow?

Right now is a comforting moment... I like to bake, so I'm enjoying a peaceful Sunday morning with some fresh baked bread and a good cup of coffee. Sunday with The Beatles -- a weekly radio show -- quietly plays.

 

[cheekygirl75]

It’s the Little Things…​

Alright we talked about THE WORST. Now how about the best things; the types of things that you almost take for granted. The little things. What are those comforting moments or items, or sounds, or smells, etc. that surprisingly make difficult days tolerable somehow?

(picture below in case it disappears, says “Careful! We may quickly get used to most things and easily forget how amazing they are.” And there are sketches of things like a flower, coffee mug, a cat, a bird, a star, etc)

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Is this question more difficult to answer or easier than naming what are some first world problems we have? Why or why not?

The first one that comes to mind for me is the smell of the ocean... I see others are talking about the smell after rain, funny how smell can help relax us so much!

 

[Dayhoosier]

It’s the Little Things…​

Alright we talked about THE WORST. Now how about the best things; the types of things that you almost take for granted. The little things. What are those comforting moments or items, or sounds, or smells, etc. that surprisingly make difficult days tolerable somehow?

(picture below in case it disappears, says “Careful! We may quickly get used to most things and easily forget how amazing they are.” And there are sketches of things like a flower, coffee mug, a cat, a bird, a star, etc)

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Is this question more difficult to answer or easier than naming what are some first world problems we have? Why or why not?

Running toward a sunrise
Quiet mornings with coffee
That half hour or so just before sunrise when the birds know the sun is coming before I do and they announce it......

I didn't do the last one but yes of course this one is harder. Pain for whatever reason is more memorable than pleasure

 

[EvaLane]

What are those comforting moments or items, or sounds, or smells, etc. that surprisingly make difficult days tolerable somehow?

My teddy bear that I’ve had since I was born, Mr. noodles soup with egg in it, Dancing Queen by ABBA, the movie Overboard, a crystal from my grandparents chandelier, handwritten cards, Christmas decorations, being near water, the smell of lavender. My mom.

 

[SalaciousMonkey22]

It’s the Little Things…​

Alright we talked about THE WORST. Now how about the best things; the types of things that you almost take for granted. The little things. What are those comforting moments or items, or sounds, or smells, etc. that surprisingly make difficult days tolerable somehow?

(picture below in case it disappears, says “Careful! We may quickly get used to most things and easily forget how amazing they are.” And there are sketches of things like a flower, coffee mug, a cat, a bird, a star, etc)

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Is this question more difficult to answer or easier than naming what are some first world problems we have? Why or why not?

Indoor plumbing is the best thing until it becomes the worst first world problem.

I love the excitement of watching a movie or reading a book and it being so much more than you thought it would be going in.

I love random conversations with strangers (don’t worry introverts I’m good at reading body language and meeting energy with energy)

I love face to face conversations with old friends.

I love when my cat gets so excited to be pet she falls over polishing against my hand.

I love when my dogs thump their tails against the floor just because they hear my voice.

I love tacos. And burritos. And falafel and well lots of food.

Honestly I think I’m way better at acknowledging the small things that make me happy that I may neglect the bigger things I should probably be working on

 

[SalaciousMonkey22]

Ooo, ooo. Pick me! Oh, it looks like I’m first.

I spoke too soon.

The sounds of children playing and laughing on a school playground is numero uno for me.

After covid when I’d work from home is used to walk my dog at lunch every day and the elementary school on the route was usually out. This is a sound of pure joy. High point of the day.

 

[AngelicaS1780]

It’s the Little Things…​

Alright we talked about THE WORST. Now how about the best things; the types of things that you almost take for granted. The little things. What are those comforting moments or items, or sounds, or smells, etc. that surprisingly make difficult days tolerable somehow?

(picture below in case it disappears, says “Careful! We may quickly get used to most things and easily forget how amazing they are.” And there are sketches of things like a flower, coffee mug, a cat, a bird, a star, etc)

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Is this question more difficult to answer or easier than naming what are some first world problems we have? Why or why not?

The sound and smell of the ocean. The sound of water running over rocks. Having all the music at my fingertips through the internet. Cats. Dogs. Capybara. A soft breeze on a warm, but not too hot, day.

 

[cheekygirl75]

The sound and smell of the ocean. The sound of water running over rocks. Having all the music at my fingertips through the internet. Cats. Dogs. Capybara. A soft breeze on a warm, but not too hot, day.

Oooh, dogs, how could I forget that! Especially taking mine for a walk and watching her be so happy sniffing around.

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

Right now is a comforting moment... I like to bake, so I'm enjoying a peaceful Sunday morning with some fresh baked bread and a good cup of coffee. Sunday with The Beatles -- a weekly radio show -- quietly plays.

What do you bake? Baking is science! It is difficult to get right! You have to be exact- you can’t really just wing it. I’m not good at being exact so I’m always impressed by those who have the discipline to. Loved this. Thank you for sharing

The first one that comes to mind for me is the smell of the ocean... I see others are talking about the smell after rain, funny how smell can help relax us so much!

I crave that ocean air. I am right with you and I totally get this.

Running toward a sunrise
Quiet mornings with coffee
That half hour or so just before sunrise when the birds know the sun is coming before I do and they announce it......

I didn't do the last one but yes of course this one is harder. Pain for whatever reason is more memorable than pleasure

Early morning is my favorite time of the day and is on my Little Things list too.

My teddy bear that I’ve had since I was born, Mr. noodles soup with egg in it, Dancing Queen by ABBA, the movie Overboard, a crystal from my grandparents chandelier, handwritten cards, Christmas decorations, being near water, the smell of lavender. My mom.

I read this and teared up a little bit. (I’m emotional. You’ll get to know that about me. Can’t help it). If you are one to write poetry, I feel like what you shared here almost writes itself. I loved it.

Indoor plumbing is the best thing until it becomes the worst first world problem.

I love the excitement of watching a movie or reading a book and it being so much more than you thought it would be going in.

I love random conversations with strangers (don’t worry introverts I’m good at reading body language and meeting energy with energy)

I love face to face conversations with old friends.

I love when my cat gets so excited to be pet she falls over polishing against my hand.

I love when my dogs thump their tails against the floor just because they hear my voice.

I love tacos. And burritos. And falafel and well lots of food.

Honestly I think I’m way better at acknowledging the small things that make me happy that I may neglect the bigger things I should probably be working on

The thump thump thump of my dogs tail … I feel like my heartbeat aligns with that sound.

 

[QuietCanadian]

The sound and smell of the ocean.

Though I live nowhere near it, this is just one of those wonderful things.

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

The sound and smell of the ocean. The sound of water running over rocks. Having all the music at my fingertips through the internet. Cats. Dogs. Capybara. A soft breeze on a warm, but not too hot, day.

The water is so restorative and calming. Yes to all of this.

Oooh, dogs, how could I forget that! Especially taking mine for a walk and watching her be so happy sniffing around.

the clink of his collar. Footprints left in the tub.

After my other dog passed, I used to ask somehow for him to leave his footprints in the tub to let me know he’s ok. That didn’t happen. But, we adopted another dog recently and he has taken up that charge.

 

[AngelicaS1780]

Though I live nowhere near it, this is just one of those wonderful things.

Me neither. The closest I have at the moment is Lake Michigan.

 

[QuietCanadian]

Me neither. The closest I have at the moment is Lake Michigan.

I've seen some pretty wonderful coastlines of Lake Michigan, Muskegon Beach is beautiful and running the lakefront in Chicago is one of my favourite places I've ever run... but it obviously doesn't have that ocean smell.

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

I've seen some pretty wonderful coastlines of Lake Michigan, Muskegon Beach is beautiful and running the lakefront in Chicago is one of my favourite places I've ever run... but it obviously doesn't have that ocean smell.

I want to look for beach glass around Lake Michigan. It’s supposed to be beautiful.

 

[QuietCanadian]

All the things that come to mind for me are water related. Maybe it's the sun coming up or going down over the water, maybe the sound of waves or the trickle of moving water over rocks, the sound of rain on the roof, even just a quiet spot on the river's edge off the running path I'm lucky enough to use here.

 

[QuietCanadian]

I want to look for beach glass around Lake Michigan. It’s supposed to be beautiful.

It honestly is, the rumours are true, Michigan's west coast has some amazing beaches.

 

[Endless_Night]

What will be our first assignment?

The Hills Have Thighs?
Sex Machina?
Hand Solo: A Star Whores Story?
E.T.-The Extra Testicle?
You’ve Got Male?
Village of the Rammed?
Saturday Night Beaver?
Gulp Fiction?
Brassiere to Eternity?
King Dong?
Romancing the Bone?
Bitanic?
My Bare Lady?
Womb Raider?

Or did you have something dirty in mind?

I feel like you might have considered this type of thing before.

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

Saturday night musings

 

[SunBuns]

You only achieve what you desire, when you persevere and never quit.

 

[NeonSubtlety]

Saturday night musings
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Love that second quote.

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

Full Cycle ​

It’s been a while since I posted here because it’s the end of the schoolyear and things have been so busy. The free time for Lit has gone to the Sweaters thread. You should check it out for the June challenge (shameless plug). Well. There is some shame. A healthy dose of shame is there. I’m not afraid of a little shame.

With the end of the schoolyear comes the end of a cycle. Each term is the end of a season of school, you could say. But what I’m talking about is something that happened last year to the day on this coming Monday. I had a severe disagreement, for lack of a better term, with a member of my administration and it was bad enough that I decided to lodge a complaint to my principal against him. This was the straw after a long list of incidents with him.

After discussing what was happening with him to a trusted coworker, she told me that he has harassed a few other women not only at our school but at others too.

This whole process was frightening to me - he’s a big guy, he’s my boss. I was really worried about how this year would go.

So now here I am a year later and I’m still standing. My principal did talk with him and it must have made an impression. It’s been a very difficult year but he kept his distance and remained professional with me. But this part- the part where I had to deal with him, was fine. I’ve come full circle with it. I feel like this cycle has come to an end.

This is something that I will need to revisit because he’s not going anywhere. And the budget is abysmal so it isn’t a good time to change jobs. But for now. I do feel like I’ve come full circle.

So what I’m wondering is, what cycle are you in the midst of and where are you in that cycle? Just the beginning? Living your best life? Are you learning a lesson of some sort?

 

[hotwords229_A]

So what I’m wondering is, what cycle are you in the midst of and where are you in that cycle? Just the beginning? Living your best life? Are you learning a lesson of some sort?

This is a very timely topic for me. Just the other day I was thinking “What the hell am I doing? How much longer am I going to do this?” I have a tendency to get bored with things and make enormous, life changing moves (literal and figurative) just to mix it up. This time, however, there are more considerations and a lack of an idea of what’s next, or what should be next.

This may all have been a reaction to exhaustion, not just burning the candle at both ends, but throwing the whole candle into the fire!

On the other hand, the “lesson” I supposedly learned last time I burned it all to the ground and started over, was that I wasn’t going to do that again.

So, have I learned my lesson? What’s next for hotwords? Am I just in a moment of frustration, or is a big change coming?