friends to cry with
warm rolls with the soup
familiar faces
playmates to make work less boring
laughter that's contagious
uncontrollable fits of giggling
being able to go home again
working in the window on a warm, sunny day
hoping for the best and having it happen
making peace with being single
simplifying
crawling between cold sheets on a hot summer night
catching up on reading your mounting book collection
big, open backyards for kids to play in
sparking a child's imagination
less is more
a full ink cartridge in the printer
a new blank scrapbook
exceeding your expectations
having someone refer to you as their "best friend"
when he finally admits he's in love with you
honeydew melon
lotion
Gay Pride parade
Boystown, Chicago, Illinois
an environment where gay couples can be just as comfortable as straights
your biggest cruch from high school remembers you (first and last name even)
discovering that Hobby Lobby has a clearance section

doing "the wrong thing" because it's the right thing for you
milkshakes
warm, juicy watermelon
playing in the sprinkler
something being better than you expected
birthdays
surprises
Get Well cards
secret admirers
liking your job
liking your co-workers
pain reliever
a busy day at work
premonitions
catching them off-guard
emoticons
internet groups
buttons
donating to charity
knowing each other too well
car-dancing
singing too loud with the radio
good triumphing over evil
rereading a great book
a breeze blowing thru an open window
going out without a leather jacket
removing an obstacle
receiving praise
running into old flames
reliving fond memories
giving yourself permission
ambience
happy meal toys
jelly bracelets
hiding
meditation
chanting
Oscar Wilde
colouring book
revelling in individuality
doing a "ring check" before you start flirting
when that guy who used to make fun of you is giving you a second look
baby shoes
patty cake
little kisses
baby steps
sunny morning
sleeping in
BBQs
memories
Mom
dreams
necklaces
charms
magic
movies
driving in the country
friendship
smiles
unnoticed grins/shyness
unplanned adventures
unofferred love
beauty
old things
unexpected parties
animals
books
time to be with my thoughts
fantasies
clouds
rain that's warm
storms
prayers
family photos
splashing in puddles
wildflowers
trees blooming
the smell at the beach
inside jokes
video cameras
holding hands
hugs that go on too long
candles
babies with food on their faces
crickets on warm summer nights
New Orleans
blues music
climbing trees
cheering people up
good luck
people from Ireland and Scotland with cool accents
the written word
epiphanies
being someones favourite
train rides
knowing where else you've seen an actor
scary movies
kungfoo movies
knowing it's going to be alright
someone saying "I should've listened to you"
when someone wants to hang out with just you
being considered "the life of the party"
finding our someone wants to be like you
being admired
watching someone read my list
doing something nice for yourself
making someone smile
li'l kids making silly faces
tongue fotos
changing your mind
breathing space
being trusted with a secret
makeovers
feeling good about yourself
midnight margaritas
dancing in the rain
pillows
blankie
a good night's sleep
cocktails
the birthday song
having nothing broken
arranging dried flowers
quizzes
questionnaires
duct tape
faux finishes
the smell of lilacs
open windows
central air
cool night breezes
dashboard toys
teddy bear boys
being up front
playing by the rules
spiritual music
keeping a clear head
getting a new perspective
he smiled at you first
being able to be happy for your friend
knowing you're the highlight of someone's day
learning to have self-esteem
being specific
he cuddles you in his sleep
passing inspection
being commended on your service
being able to be there when you're needed
friends you can count on
being there to see your sister's kids grow up
transcending
being memorable
having the willpower not to call him
hugs so good they can make you cry
kindred spirits
finding a common bond
when thinking of him doesn't hurt you anymore
standing up for yourself
patience
quality time
yard sale season
flea markets
down time
catching up with old friends
when someone comes to you for advice
puppies
tax returns
theme music

sandpaper tongue kisses from the cat
the crowd cheering when you sing
snowball fights
sledding with friends
bad "B" movies
that indescribable feeling you get inside when your cheeks blush
finding your own voice
discovering a hidden talent
old photos of friends
scrapbooks
old boyfriends whose new girl doesn't look as good as you
finding out those girls who were too good for you in high school have 3 rotten kids and a husband they don't like
neon-coloured ink pens
crayons
painting
glue
cats purring loudly
people who greet you as tho they'ce missed you for 10 years when you just had lunch yesterday
really good bad 80s bands
big hair
white eye shadow
great wigs
red lipstick
the fact that hair always grows back
jelly beans
chocolate
blank books
jumping in a cold lake on a hot day
hot tea
ice tea
someone holding a door for you
not having to fill the silence
great storytellers
big, rubber super bouncy balls
raisin bran
long-handled red plastic spoons
a fresh roll of film for the camera
warm blueberry muffins
Grama's for Thanksgiving
finding out his mother likes you
fresh french fries
long talks with Mom
listening as my parents lose themselves somewhere along memory lane
bunk beds
slumber parties
Christmas lights
a robin bathing in a puddle
living in a small town
homemade Chicken and dumplings
hiding Easter eggs
stars
moonlit walks on the beach
self-help books
Barnes and Noble
IBC rootbeer
making dream wedding plans
men from Venus
stuffed animals
Anne Geddes
eating blueberries warm, right off the bushes
lying in the sun with your eyes closed and your belly full from an impromptu picnic
drag queens
not running out of toilet paper
homemade fudge
singing along loudly with the radio
car dancing
running into a friend you haven't seen in sooo long
pen pals
stickers
pretty stationery
flowers blooming in your little patch of yard
a baby's smile
when someone says "I love you"
getting a better job
creating something with your own 2 hands
museums
happy endings
good triumphing over evil
lunch with friends
poetry
writing
friends who listen
teddy bears
tea parties with clothes that are too frilly and hats with too much ribbon
playing dress-up with Mom's old curtains
gooey grilled cheese sandwiches
the chocolate chunk in the bottom of the drumstick cone
the love a cat
whiskers tickling your nose and waking you up
opening your eyes to the big, fuzzy ball sitting on your chest, meowing & knowing he just wanted to hear your voice
telephones
sunshine
books so good they make you cry
long lunch hours
your own car
birds singing in the morning
talking to trees
pink, poofy prom dresses
being "kidnapped" by my friends
flamboyantly gay friends
knowing he missed you
schwoopie people
slow dances
homemade valentine's
finally returning that thing you didn't know you still had
running away
PCF glitta
getting real mail
cute little biscuit boys
catchphrases
being with someone who speaks your language
learning something new
getting a second chance
someone admiring your work
making music
revelations
daydreaming
having other options
knowing what you want
a good hair day
soldiers coming home safely
peace
men who love children
having someone to come home to
watching cats playing
listening to children rambling
re-discovering an old friend
acquaintances becoming friends
school supplies
making love
finding a new path to spiritual awakening
mood music
recycling
catching up
finally being able to
crossing off everything on your to-do list
chick flicks
starting over
re-discovering something you love
re-prioritizing
making your own rules
respect
knowing who your real friends are
office supplies
"a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils"
shiny, happy people
history
roots
leaving your comfort zone
fresh cut grass
flowering trees
flowers blooming
"volunteer" plants
Easter Egg hunts
spring
thunderstorm telephone conversations
rain showers
kids playing in the yard

wrestling with little brothers while they're still small enough for me to have a chance

barefeet in the grass
soaking up the sun
sunning by osmosis
playing "Follow the Leader" with the neighbourhood kids
getting naked toes caught in the holes of Grammie's afghan watching movies
eating warm watermelon in the sun at the family picnic with the juice all down your arms
water gun fights
laughing till you cry

reading a book, sitting on the bridge behind Grampa's trailer and hearing nothing but the creek bubbling over the rocks below and the mountains animal sounds

happy people
photographs
being remembered
being a "social deviant"
restaurants where you can sit down a let someone serve you
aardvarks
platypii
being "checked Out"
abababazisivott!
digressing from topic
being yourself
role playing
being "at one" with your personalities
the light in your eyes
being noticed
not dissappointing your parents
conquering your fears
not having to wear shoes
believing
independent thoughts
having control of the stereo
friends who don't make you watch that movie again
pet names
being flirted with
good health
belly dancing
playing with clay
travel
candles
a sense of purpose
acceptance
waterfalls
rainbows
good testerosterone action flicks
bad boys
jumping in feet first
hopeless romantics
complex people
being "evil"
enlightenment
spreading the love
eye candy
ethically disoriented
being able to make him smile when he's grumpy
hurt comfort
surrendering
"baby girl"
that twinkle in his eye
not having to ask
bumper stickers
being considered "the cute one"
knowing where you come from
personal success
determination
having things in common
experiencing something for the first time
you can't stop smiling
dating esbionage
him admitting he likes you
getting pulled over by the one nice cop in Westville
anticipation
making it official
possession
belonging to someone
a man worth waiting for
following your heart
an awkward hug
a kiss on the cheek
inventing board games
having stupid fun with your friends
finishing the story
wearing pajamas all day

big family breakfasts on Sunday morning with cinnamon rolls, apple "waves", fried potatoes, french toast, bacon, scrambly eggs and butter braids

men who wear cologne well
houseplants that live
family traditions
looms
crochet needles
new apartments
being (a little) selfish
re-decorating
feel-good music
self-esteem
rejecting
refusing to go back down that road
being respected
being beautiful from the inside out
laughing till your stomach hurts
fan fic
little blue tongues from blueberry candy canes
your hands in the dirt
when your flowers bloom
when they love their gifts
when they buy you something you actually like
clubbing
finding inspiration in unexpected places
Candy Cane pie
being the only one who's good at something
homemade fudge
fresh-baked cookies, warm from the oven
atmosphere
someone else to cook
genius lessons
mad scientists
M & Ms
catchphrases
being together for the holidays
snowplows
getting over it
fluffy pillows
resolutions
encouragement
the look on their faces
that look in their eyes
someone making you blush
Santa Claus

discovering a new art form
being right
support
skinny-dipping
life-altering moments
quitting time
not getting caught
the present you get on Xmas Eve to hold you over till morning
surprising a friend with something they've wanted for months when they didn't think you remembered
veggie burgers that taste good
finding the action figure you've been looking for
opening a box of crayons
French dips
reading a story aloud
footies
hot cocoa and staying in
sunshine
laughter in your house
.... and the person who brought it
stand-ups that scare you in the middle of the night
big anime hair
"the trail we blaze!"
artistic "East Village" artist friends
sing-a-longs
really good stereos
memorizing the totals
friends who "get it"
people who are happy to see you
being welcome
not working at McDonald's during Beanie Baby season
Top 10 lists
intuition
visions
divination
food (good food)
Baker's Square pie
bliss
roaming
working the same schedule
freshly baked anything
telephones
Cartoon Network
being "validated"
Girls Night Out
building bridges
reconciling with your friend and realising you never really left
living alone
loving pets
courage
not being afraid to
renewal
pay-per-view
people who fit you odd-shaped puzzle pieces
getting to see your movie on opening night
the movie theatre experience
being on the same wavelength