Savoring the Small Stuff

Fifteen things that are making me happy right now:

1. The feel of our new shag rug under my bare feet.
2. Hearing "Falling Slowly" as I type.
3. Seeing Zach in an apron.
4. Smelling the leftover short ribs he's reheating from the dinner party we attended on Saturday night.
5. Knowing I made progress in physical therapy tonight, even though I'm sore as a result.
6. That one of my dearest friends is feeling pretty damn good, all things considered.
7. Watching "Snow Day in New York City" on the New York Times website.
8. That our 17- and almost-18-year-old cats are spry enough to go outside and play.
9. Having gotten a whiff of night-blooming jasmine on my way home.
10. The candy-apple-red tote bag that I got for a song and that makes me look so much more stylish than I really am.
11. Thinking about seeing my mom and my sister this weekend.
12. Finding out that an old friend and her family will be in LA on vacation next month.
13. Realizing that an even older friend will be here next week!
14. Ambient intimacy.
15. The possibility that before too long our living room will be repainted a much warmer and brighter shade.