things that make me happy

an unsorted sampling

really smart humor; preferred modes are sad, bitter, violent, sardonic, or--above all--filled with childlike wonder
being alone, or mostly alone, in the middle of nowhere--desert or mountains
ocean
outside
sunsets
rain
the smell of conifers
fine sand in my toes
oranges
Nietzsche
anywhere smelling like Indian food, but especially my house
Indian food
garam masala
blueberries
blood oranges
Kafka
Aurthur Grumeaux solos
Yo-yo Ma
Piano
Harps
vampire stories
chocolate muffins
almonds
running
road trips
ballet
spinach
crunchy lettuce
lavender
fresh herbs
rosebushes
neiflings
being barefoot
snow
running
yoga
Bartenief
Crime and Punishment
The Little Prince
Vesper Holly
dear friends
the Prydain chronicles
sleep
sunlight
moonlight
trees
New cities
intelligent plays
concerts
long walks at night
architecture
sharp, rich, mild, or smoky cheeses
mushrooms
brussels sprouts
fresh peaches
classical guitar
libraries
new books
old books
books in general
jujitsu
traveling
the SLC library
sex
writing
dance
swimming in spring water
quiet
endurance
movement that comes from music
movement that comes from breath
beautiful arguments
beautiful ideas
math
soft, cold, thick grass underfoot
peace
working hard
working as hard as I can
breaks
long breaks
cold filtered water
mint-beeswax lip balm
sharp pens
beautiful books
dance that supersedes all other activity or thought
good bread
precision
music
Shakespeare
poetry
being seen



Things that make me unhappy

children being hurt
waste