Things that I like

  • Freshly sharpened pencils

  • Looking at other people’s bookshelves

  • Peony roses

  • Etymology
  • Hail storms and thunder
  • Down filled bedding

  • A new notebook
  • Finding a pen that is perfect to write with
  • Giving a gift for no reason
  • Receiving a gift for no reason
  • Helping people
  • Cooking something slowly with music playing in the kitchen
  • Waving at brides as they pass in the wedding car

  • Making coffee
  • Drinking coffee
  • Sleeping in clean sheets
  • Seeing the name of a good friend flash on my phone screen, when they call me
  • Growing plants from cuttings
  • Saying hello to dogs, as I pass them on the street

  • Baby elephants

  • Lemon tart
  • Champagne
  • Wanting to go to bed to read a book
  • Hugs from my friend, Fiona
  • Laughing with my children
  • Orangutans wearing hats

  • The smell of the flower, Daphne
  • Seeing people happy
  • Making a small person laugh
  • Blue and white china

  • Used book shops

  • Indoor plants

  • Swimming in the sea
  • Hearing people win competitions on the radio
  • Hearing good news for others
  • Hearing good news for myself
  • Saying yes
  • Saying no
  • Fridays
  • You.