The Top 1000

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  1. When you want to sneeze and tries go away suddenly comes back harder and you sneeze louder. That feels so awesome.

  2. This happened to me twice in a row!

    When you wave to say thanks after being let into traffic and the person who let you in waves back :)

  3. Those little flavor packets you put into water are awesome. They turn regular, bland water into a burst of flavor.

  4. i thought of a really good one yesterday…are you ready for this???

    when you yawn and it comes out high pitched and sounds like low budget opera. hahaha i love it!

  5. Random cats that come when you call, the look on someone’s face when you give them a gift, getting extra change, having a food craving fulfilled, being right when everyone thinks your wrong, preventing yourself from falling down, hitting all green lights when you drive.

  6. 1. Finding the one food/drink that you have been craving after eating/drinking everything else in the house.
    2. Crying at your best friend’s wedding because you are so happy for her (even though you hardly ever cry about anything else in life).
    3. Waking up with the dog snuggled up beside you.
    4. The first time a person with a non-verbal disability (i.e. brain injury, Autism, etc) makes eye contact with you and you know there has been a connection made.
    5. Receiving heart-filled thanks for something you really worked hard to accomplish/do.
    6. First popsicle of the summer.
    7. Coming home, lighting candles, turning off all the lights, and watching your favorite movie.
    8. Finding out you lost weight without trying a new diet.
    9. Eating something salty after eating something sweet.
    10. The burn in your mouth/throat after drinking a can of soda too quickly.

  7. Carboard boxes.
    What’s not to love about them. Use your imagination and they could turn into anything. School bus, a car, house, spaceship, boat, a cave…the list goes on forever.

  8. Ese segundo antes del primer beso.. es mágico.. inclusive mejor que el beso mismo.. :)
    That second before the first kiss .. is magic .. even better than the kiss itself .. :)

  9. the feeling of wet grass on bare feet especially when you have walked long and your feet are tired.

    same feeling when you can wash tired dirty feet with cold water.

    to get a car parking right outside the shop/restaurant/supermarket you want to go.

    when the bus arrives as soon as you reach the bus stop.

    when you get a seat in a packed bus/train

  10. when you can eat the whole bar of chocolate without having to share.

    when you go to buy something matching and get it in the first go

  11. What a wonderful and uplifting place.

    For me, waking up early and hearing the birds on a spring morning is so soothing and peaceful

  12. Realizing that we are here for a short time and the best way to live is make every day your most awesome day ever…whatever awesome may mean to you :)

  13. I live in Jakarta and read an article about your blog today in the newspaper. I logged in and have been reading it all day. It truly is “awesome”!! Would love to read your book. Where can I get a copy of it in Jakarta?

  14. -using a chair with wheels to navigate around the room.
    -when there is just enough paper in the printer to print what you needed to.
    -when you find the box with your childhood toys.

    1. using a chair with wheels to navigate around the room :)

      -not wearing underwear
      -wearing other people’s clothes
      -finally cleaning your room

  15. so now I can’t stop thinking of them – so heres my top ten. . . .

    10. (See above)
    9. Getting pulled over knowing full well what you did wrong, and getting off with a warning.
    8. Geting the perfect fries at McDonals, hot cripsy with just the right amount of salt.
    7. Tucking my daughter in at bed time and her calling me back for one more kiss and hug goodnight.
    6. Beaches with crystal clear water – so awesome.
    5. Hugs – mostly bear hugs and group hugs, sometimes they just make everything better.
    4. The first sip of an ice cold beer after a very long week!!!
    3. The first warm day after a long winter, when you can open up the windows and let the fresh air in.
    2. Finding a food you haven’t had in a long time…and realizing it still tastes exactly the same.
    1. Sharing “I love you’s” for the first time, a magical moment.

    I could go on forever :)

  16. The smell of vintage clothing stores. Picking up an old hat, scarf, or shirt and breathing in years of memories and wondering what the previous owner experienced while wearing it. It’s the scent of nostaligia, memories, and experience.

  17. Brushing your teeth with a new toothbrush.
    Finding out someone you know said something nice about you.
    When your kids eat all their dinner without asking them to.
    Getting an itunes gift card the same day you heard an awesome new song.
    sleeping the whole night without waking up until your alarm goes off.

  18. waking up and realizing you dont have work and getting to go back to sleep. its automatically an awesome day!

  19. hearing either a song you love but have forgotten about, hearing your favorite song, or finding out the name of a song you love!

  20. – Sand scrunching between your toes.
    – Stretching your whole body as far and as much as you can.
    – Having someone scratch your back.
    – Watching the trees and flowers bloom.

  21. Omigosh, I LOVE THIS.

    My friends and I were talking about this list the other day, and we came up with a few,

    -That song on your ipod that scares the crap outta you.
    – Puggles
    – Looking up and seeing a giant bug on your ceiling
    – Stuffing your face with cake. =D

    Even if you think these are stupid, keep it to yourself. =]

  22. leaving the perfect footprint in the sand…..

    taking the perfect bite out of any food stuff….

    hearing someone fart and then mumble in their sleep (nothing funnier!)….

    realising that you’ve found someone who really ‘gets’ you……

    when a song reminds you of a particular person…

  23. several things….

    hot jeans out of a dryer but not getting burnt by the metal buttons

    catching snowflakes on your tongue

    house tents made out of kitchen table chairs and top sheets

    parking next to a car just like yours

    waking up to puppy nose or puppy kisses

    peeing with the bathroom door open

    getting an A on a test you didn’t study for

    snow days

    splashing in rain puddles

    when a stranger buys you a birthday shot

    first comment by a stranger on your blog that isn’t spam

    rice krispies cereal popping

    watching karate movies and then doing the moves with your siblings

    your mom rubbing/scratching your head when you were a kid

    months with an extra paycheck

    inside jokes

  24. when you were little and you and your friend sprint to get the best swings for recess. then swinging in synch with your friend on the swing set going as high as you can

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