What little pleasures bring you joy?

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   NiaGposted 13 years ago

   Chocolate? Seeing the smile on your children's faces? Or perhaps writing. What gets you the next second?
   
   Sorry for those that already answered early. I had to move it to a forum. I never know what is forum worthy or a simple question.

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      Stacie Lposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I derive pleasure from photographing nature's beauty such as an ant or wild flower blooming on the side of the road...

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      lostwithinmyselfposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Defiantly have to be seeing the smile on my kiddies faces . x

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      rosikaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      i love watching comedy shows like big bang theory...just watching them brings me joy! Watching makes me feel like I am free, I have no worries.

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      kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      consistant kisses on............

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         bbnixposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Every second of being in love..

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      kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      accolades

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   NiaGposted 13 years ago

   Beautiful. I've always been interested in photography. It seems to be a fulfilling hobby with all the beauty nature has to offer.

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      Home Girlposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Creative process, anything I can create myself.
      A poem, a cake, a photo.
      A friendship.

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   Rosie2010posted 13 years ago

   Flowers.  I just love flowers, specially roses.  Even pictures of flowers make me happy.  I love going around my neighbourhood in the summer and taking pictures of flower gardens.  All flowers are beautiful to me.. flowers certainly bring me joy.
   
   

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   NiaGposted 13 years ago

   Getting a sweet e-mail or text always makes me feel fuzzy inside.

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   AEvansposted 13 years ago

   An "I love you" from my son and playtime with our three rambunctious Cocker Spaniels:)

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   Clever Katieposted 13 years ago

   I enjoy sitting on the porch and watching the squirrels scamper around the yard. We have many wild birds, rabbits and other wildlife to entertain us, except the bird that starts squawking at 4 AM every day. I don't know why he finds my yard more interesting than my neighbors.

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      Mary of Bethanyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I enjoy finding a ladybug or a wooly bear caterpillar. I also like to see a bald eagle, a moose, or other wildlife. I also love to get a nice card or gift in the mail.

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   Lisa HWposted 13 years ago

   Fresh air coming in through open windows - and flowers, and a whole lot of other little things too numerous to mention.  Fresh air may be the best, though. 

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   rebekahELLEposted 13 years ago

   lots of little pleasures,  Ben & Jerry's double chocolate brownie ice cream, a nice full glass of cabernet, hearing babies laugh and seeing them smile, looking up to see a crane fly over or hearing a sea gull in the grocery store parking lot,
   Friday's at 5, and now my greatest 'little pleasure' is my very first granddaughter, Clara.
   She is 3 days old in this photo. She is now 3 weeks old.
   
   
   

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   SomewayOuttaHereposted 13 years ago

   hmmmmm....i'll have to think about that a bit more.....

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    NiaGposted 13 years ago

    That is an awesome baby photo. And that's saying a lot coming from me. I don't gush over babies often. Thanks for sharing that little pleasure rebekahELLE!

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    aka-djposted 13 years ago

    You mention the smile on your child's face.
    
    I have to say, my two grandchildren absolutely delight me.
    One is 14m old, and the other almost 2m.
    
    Just the thought of them does it for me!

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    earnestshubposted 13 years ago

    Kids. Any kids. What they say, what they do, their love and laughter bring me joy.
    ...and I love chocolate,

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    waynetposted 13 years ago

    Drawing, painting,writing and creating ideas out of nothing!!

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    qseraposted 13 years ago

    When my two naughty kids are busy playing and laughing

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    joaniembposted 13 years ago

    My grandchildren bring me the best joy of my life. I love being with them talking and playing with them. I was walking my 4 year old into nursery school and she tug on my hand and said Grandma I love you. This just melts my heart.

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    stylezinkposted 13 years ago

    When I get off work and my dog greets me at the door. Everyday, she is happy to see me like it's the first time and gives me a hug. She stands on her hind legs and wraps her front paws around my waist. I love that!

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    GinaCPocanposted 13 years ago

    That's so cool

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    habeeposted 13 years ago

    my grandkids
    that first cup of coffee every morning
    snuggling with hubby
    snuggling with my 2 giant doggies
    reading a great book
    writing something for pleasure instead of for money
    watching the sunrise
    fishing!!
    cooking for friends/family
    finding an old classic movie on TV
    a good nap
    going out to dinner with friends
    getting a new Yankee candle (I'm addicted)
    
    It doesn't take a lot to make me happy!

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    NiaGposted 13 years ago

    I feel the same way about my little Pepper. Not a day goes by that I don't laugh and I owe it all to her.

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    Midnight Oilposted 13 years ago

    A naughty text message from my wife while I am at work - always makes me smile !!  Oh La La....

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    knolyourselfposted 13 years ago

    Being vertical.

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    NiaGposted 13 years ago

    When something I've ordered online arrives. Even though it's something I've ordered myself I still feel like it's a gift and get excited.

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    leahleflerposted 13 years ago

    There are so many things!
    
    The sight of my son's face as his little preschool bus arrives home
    Apple cider and pumpkin donuts
    The first snowflakes in fall
    The first day in spring when the windows can be opened
    Paper chains counting down to Christmas
    A crackling fire in the fireplace
    Fireflies in June
    A great, new book to read
    Blue jays and cardinals
    Candles at Christmastime
    
    The list just goes on and on. But then, I am easily amused!

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    Beth Godwinposted 13 years ago

    Crisp fall air.
    5 star hotel bed linens.
    clean sheets dried on a clothes line.
    Bubble Bath!
    scented candles.
    spooning.
    crisp apples and boiled peanuts.
    bath powder.
    
    Gee, so many things.......

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       habeeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       We southern gals ain't hard to please, iz we??

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    NiaGposted 13 years ago

    I know, there's so many I just keep coming on here listing.
    
    Going to sleep on clean sheets while wearing brand new pajamas. I love that!

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       Diane Insideposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I hear ya there Nia, my husband thinks im obsessed with clean sheets but hey just feel so good when i can have a nice soak in the tub and then crawl into bed with crisp clean sheets. I sleep like a baby.

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    Thelma Albertsposted 13 years ago

    Sitting in front of a beautiful landscape, closing my eyes and dreaming while inhaling the freshness of the air.

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    Tatamallposted 13 years ago

    when my friends receive a gift from me i feel very happy as i receive a gift from them!Just because then are my friends!

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    cmontijoposted 13 years ago

    One the things the make me feel full of Joy is being able to wake up everyday and see my sick dad, alive knowing that he is surviving one day after another with Myasthenia Gravis... and knowing that I have his support and my mom and brother support.
    God Bless my family and all the families in the world.
    
    Amen.

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    schoolgirlforrealposted 13 years ago

    reading hubs
    
    eating apples
    
    sitting in the sun
    
    

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    somedress2011posted 13 years ago

    Every nice thing,for example, if i feel sad one day,but there is a nice baby smile to me, i will feel happy soon,or i saw a beautiful flower ,a strange grass,beautiful people,i always will feel life is so cool,hah...
    If i spend a lot of time doing a work,finally,I succeed ,or i got a highly speak ,i am so happy.

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    teddi6posted 13 years ago

    I've finally gotten to that place in life where I just don't sweat the dumb stuff anymore. So, any time I can go to the market and there's peace in the parking lot, Mommy's are not giving their beautiful little babies smack downs through clenched teeth - for asking for candy, and I can get into the express line behind people who actually pay attention to the signs and have 12 items or less, well, that's a little slice of sunshine on an Oreo.

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    Ryan Queenposted 13 years ago

    Sleep makes a good difference for me.
    
    and having a good conversation

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    ActiviaUKposted 13 years ago

    Good post, it's good to stop and think about this...even thinking about what brings you joy, brings you joy!
    Laughing that brings me joy.
    Having Sunday lunch with my family.
    Dancing, running, jumping
    Reading a good book you don't want to put down
    Communicating brings me joy, as does the moments when you get to gather yourself alone.
    Fresh days with blue skies and sunshine...that brings me rosy joy! ooh I could go on forever, but I will stop there!

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    myloxylotoposted 13 years ago

    Friends and family never fails to bring me joy.

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       vocalcoachposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Great answer. I agree!

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    Ryan Queenposted 13 years ago

    I'll be adding having a dog. I just dog sat my friend's dog this weekend, and it's surprisingly refreshing.

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       vocalcoachposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I sure hope you get your dog. I have had mine for 12 yrs and he has been a joy every single day.

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    Rain Defenceposted 13 years ago

    One of the things that I like is when you have got up in the morning, but then whatever it is that you had got up early for is not happening for whatever reason, so you go back to bed. That feeling when you get back under the covers always brings a smile to my face.

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       vocalcoachposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I know just how good that feels!

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    vocalcoachposted 13 years ago

    I love playing with my little dog and the cute things he does. I also enjoy the times spent with my son. And the first day of warm sunshine, after a cold winter, feels so darn good. And then, of course there is always dark chocolate!

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    olodarkwriterposted 13 years ago

    grandkids (tho not a lITTLE pleasure) and my children
    cherry pie and ice cream
    Razorback football
    music
    sleep

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