five beautiful things

[junie b. jones]

number one!! i think laughter like that holds me together; when i laugh like
that i have to totally lose myself in the giddy absurdity of funny - it's a sweet
and simple shoulder-shaking cheek-flushing respite, and when i'm done crying
from laughter i get the same emptiness that follows a good cry, but it's more
of a hopeful new-slate emptiness. so yeah, laughing like that, especially in good
company, that's pretty beautiful.

1. slipping into a scalding hot bath and letting the prickly feeling of heat fade
into a warmth that slowly seeps its way into your bones, and letting the dirt
and grime soak away until you feel fresh, and new, and warm
2. early morning ocean swims in the autumn, when the water is so cold it takes
your breath away and the air isn't much warmer, and it's just you and the water
and the things that call the water home, and the sunlight dapples the water as
you slip in and out, back and forth between the underwater silence and the early
morning silence
3. waking up warm, toasty, and well rested in the early morning and lying in a
half-awake blanket-softened world, secure in the knowledge that nothing needs
to be done that day, and feeling excited by everything the day could become
4. feeling at home in your own skin, at ease with your thoughts and emotions
and in tune with your identity, and recognizing yourself when you look into the
mirror because the version of yourself you present to the world is the same
version of yourself that exists inside your head
5. driving home really late at night in the summer with the windows down
and the warm, dark, and heavy summer air twirling your hair while you listen to your
favorite song way louder than you should be, so loud you can feel the bass
rattle your bones and your heart flutter as if it's no longer sure what rhythm
to follow

[Krosis]

All of them are so nice, but I gotta say number 5. I love night drives; they're so relaxing and honestly the best feeling in the world.

1. The feeling you get when you finish all your homework and its Friday; you got a whole free weekend to do whatever you want.
2. Finally remembering something you've been trying to remember all day.
3. When the temperature starts to drop at the end of the summer as it transitions into fall.
4. Sitting at home on Halloween night, all snuggled up on your couch watching Hocus Pocus and eating Halloween candy while trick or treaters walk around your neighborhood.
5. The feeling of finishing something you've been dreading and it ending up being not so bad.

[Lisovyk]

1. reading outside as the sun rises, as long as I have a blanket

1. cooking with your friends
2. standing on a cliff and seeing the ocean
3. when your cat greets you in the morning by rubbing up against your leg
4. a pink and purple tinted sunset
5. hearing a song that bring back memories

[Ninth9]

1. cooking with your friends, even though it always ends up being a disastor

1. good morning hugs
2. snuggling under a warm blanket with a cup of tea
3. decorating the Christmas tree with your family
4. reading a book and enjoying it so much that time passes without you even noticing
5. when someone is excited to see you

[takara]

^^^They're all just, yes! But I'm gonna go with #5, cause that is the absolute best feeling!

1. When your pet chooses to sleep on you
2. Lightning bugs taking cover in a tree, so they look like lights strung up on it
3. When someone makes/buys you your favorite food when they know you're feeling down
4. A well loved book that's falling apart from how many times you've read it, but you can't resist picking it up again
5. How you feel when you make someone laugh uproariously

[threezeum]

definitely 4, i have many books that are practically ripping apart because of just how many times i’ve read them over the years. i love reading so much

1. campfire and fireflies on a warm summer night
2. lying down at night and looking at the stars
3. feeling the cool breeze on a summer day while you eat a popsicle or ice cream
4. studying in the quiet library early in the morning
5. the sound of a hand sliding up and down the frets of a guitar

[rover]

2. sounds so peaceful... ideal if i'm alone during a cool, windy night and lying down a grassy hill. :,)

1. the little ring of an oven after baking something with someone you love
2. watching the world grow brighter and slowly wake up in the morning
3. speaking of mornings... morning text(s) from a loved one/bf/gf
4. after a long time, looking through photo albums. lovely memories.
5. someone randomly reminding you that they love you.

[cloud cover]

2. im rarely awake that early but when i am it's so nice and calming

1. the reflection of street lights on wet asphalt
2. long scarves that wind around your neck
3. dense fog on early mornings
4. the first stroke of a new pen
5. petting dogs/cats

[grey matter]

4 - as long as it actually strokes!!

1. Scheming a scheme, perhaps a fun surprise for a friend? Perhaps a snack for yourself? In any case, scheming, and masterminding schemes!
2. Dressing up overly fancy/getting costumed for the sake of it being fun!
3. Falling asleep on time.
4. Noticing yourself healing from wounds, both physical and mental.
5. Gazing out into the flat land that seems to go on forever during a drive.

[*Plutonia*]

3. is something I really am trying to accomplish! Others sound great too


1. Your package finally arriving
2. Your pet cuddling up against you.
3. Snow falling. Everything falls into a deep and silent slumber.
4. Getting something done.
5. Watching a movie you closely related to.