Happiness is...
Luxury showers. Multi-head. 8 speed. Spacious and warm. Not only am I cozy and clean, but I have just taken a mini vacation in the process.
The shower is only one of many pieces of paradise. Here, all things are at your fingertips. Including things as simple as gentle massages. Take that, Minnesota.
If only we could stay.
Showing posts with label warm. Show all posts
Showing posts with label warm. Show all posts
Monday, December 19, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Blankets
Happiness is...
Putting another blanket on. Yes, winter is here at last. It's cold. It may snow at any point. In my room, the only thing I look forward to is crawling into bed to escape the frigid air.
Luckily, I have not one... not two... but three blankets stacked on the top of my little mattress. It's a cozy little den under them, warm and toasty as well as weighed down and tucked in by piles of covers. This is a very common source of happiness for people, and I never quite grasped it until now (I lived in the second floor of my house growing up). It's like childhood, safe and secure.
I know I sleep like a baby, at least.
Putting another blanket on. Yes, winter is here at last. It's cold. It may snow at any point. In my room, the only thing I look forward to is crawling into bed to escape the frigid air.
Luckily, I have not one... not two... but three blankets stacked on the top of my little mattress. It's a cozy little den under them, warm and toasty as well as weighed down and tucked in by piles of covers. This is a very common source of happiness for people, and I never quite grasped it until now (I lived in the second floor of my house growing up). It's like childhood, safe and secure.
I know I sleep like a baby, at least.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Layers
Happiness is...
When you take off layers of clothing and feel your skin breathe. It's even more happy when this is something you're doing at the end of October... there you are, sun!
Totally not ready for winter yet.
When you take off layers of clothing and feel your skin breathe. It's even more happy when this is something you're doing at the end of October... there you are, sun!
Totally not ready for winter yet.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Sleeping Bags
Happiness is...
The way the sleeping bag holds all of your warmth with you. I like to cuddle in and zip it up to my chin. After that, nothing can escape my little forest green envelope.
The other amazing thing about sleeping bags is their properties in making you feel like a kid again. When I was a kid, my parents would almost always be forced to tuck me in tight. With ease, they'd stuff my sheets under my legs and into the nooks of my hips, and they'd kiss my forehead goodnight. I'm still missing that kiss, but I'm feeling pretty good about being trapped in two small feet of blanket room! I get some of my best sleep that way, despite the solid camp floor.
Hello Tettegouche, how I love you.
The way the sleeping bag holds all of your warmth with you. I like to cuddle in and zip it up to my chin. After that, nothing can escape my little forest green envelope.
The other amazing thing about sleeping bags is their properties in making you feel like a kid again. When I was a kid, my parents would almost always be forced to tuck me in tight. With ease, they'd stuff my sheets under my legs and into the nooks of my hips, and they'd kiss my forehead goodnight. I'm still missing that kiss, but I'm feeling pretty good about being trapped in two small feet of blanket room! I get some of my best sleep that way, despite the solid camp floor.
Hello Tettegouche, how I love you.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Legwarmers
Happiness is...
Legwarmers. So it's a frigid morning? Slip on the 1980s and solve your problem. Sweatpants may not cut it, but these babies will keep your calves toasty all day... now if only I could figure out what to about my thighs and my knees. I suppose calling them legwarmers is a little false, but my ankles aren't complaining!
Legwarmers. So it's a frigid morning? Slip on the 1980s and solve your problem. Sweatpants may not cut it, but these babies will keep your calves toasty all day... now if only I could figure out what to about my thighs and my knees. I suppose calling them legwarmers is a little false, but my ankles aren't complaining!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Warm toes
Happiness is...
Tucking your feet into your body and feeling the warmth spread.
This morning was not extremely exciting. It was probably no more than 50 degrees outside and the rain was coming through (not down) in torrents. An umbrella didn't even help. My face was wet and my jeans were freezing into a stiff mass. I was sure that I was going to experience instantaneous pneumonia. Yes, in September.
Luckily, after I got to work after the long walk and got my clothes to dry off, I'm still able to slip out of my flats and stick my toes into the fold in my knees. It's the same concept as sticking my cold hands up the back of your shirt, though slightly less discomforting. Instead, it's nothing but pure joy, as my toes radiate with warmth and fit cozily into the crooks in my body. We were made to hold ourselves. Embrace throughout the frigid fall temperatures. Rejuvenate mid-day. And now here I am, warm and relaxed, sitting in a jumbled ball at my desk. It just doesn't get much better than this...
Tucking your feet into your body and feeling the warmth spread.
This morning was not extremely exciting. It was probably no more than 50 degrees outside and the rain was coming through (not down) in torrents. An umbrella didn't even help. My face was wet and my jeans were freezing into a stiff mass. I was sure that I was going to experience instantaneous pneumonia. Yes, in September.
Luckily, after I got to work after the long walk and got my clothes to dry off, I'm still able to slip out of my flats and stick my toes into the fold in my knees. It's the same concept as sticking my cold hands up the back of your shirt, though slightly less discomforting. Instead, it's nothing but pure joy, as my toes radiate with warmth and fit cozily into the crooks in my body. We were made to hold ourselves. Embrace throughout the frigid fall temperatures. Rejuvenate mid-day. And now here I am, warm and relaxed, sitting in a jumbled ball at my desk. It just doesn't get much better than this...
Monday, September 19, 2011
fuzzy blankets
Happiness is...
Fuzzy blankets. It's that time of the year, when I add some backup to the measly covers on my bed. Pull the blankets out of the closet, stretch them out on the bed, and add some weight and some warmth in the chilly apartment. And it's more than just an additional quilt. It is an extra-soft micro-plush cover. Instead of just bundling up and feeling okay about it, I get to scream excitement from every extremity. As I pull it up to my chin I am enveloped in a cave of amazing warmth. It makes my frigid toes more content, and as my fingers run through the wonderful fibers the rest of my body is happy as well. Sure, I don't want to get out of bed. But it's also that time of the year, when the nights are starting to get longer anyway. That must mean that we get more time to sleep, correct? Well, don't ruin my thunder just yet.
Fuzzy blankets. It's that time of the year, when I add some backup to the measly covers on my bed. Pull the blankets out of the closet, stretch them out on the bed, and add some weight and some warmth in the chilly apartment. And it's more than just an additional quilt. It is an extra-soft micro-plush cover. Instead of just bundling up and feeling okay about it, I get to scream excitement from every extremity. As I pull it up to my chin I am enveloped in a cave of amazing warmth. It makes my frigid toes more content, and as my fingers run through the wonderful fibers the rest of my body is happy as well. Sure, I don't want to get out of bed. But it's also that time of the year, when the nights are starting to get longer anyway. That must mean that we get more time to sleep, correct? Well, don't ruin my thunder just yet.
Monday, August 1, 2011
The right stuff
Happiness is...
When you're feet are cold as you crawl into bed. Nothing says sleep tight like wrapping yourself in a warm cozy blanket... And in the middle of the summer it's best with cold feet, you know? Mmmm I'm just gonna let myself get comfortable now. Buenas noches!
When you're feet are cold as you crawl into bed. Nothing says sleep tight like wrapping yourself in a warm cozy blanket... And in the middle of the summer it's best with cold feet, you know? Mmmm I'm just gonna let myself get comfortable now. Buenas noches!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Rain=Relief
Happiness is...
When the rain breaks the heat; in a hot mid afternoon, it sometimes gets hazy on the horizon. People can begin to lose hope, and then suddenly... downpour. Relief. Haze watered down by nature's bliss.
On a day like today, we deserved it.
When the rain breaks the heat; in a hot mid afternoon, it sometimes gets hazy on the horizon. People can begin to lose hope, and then suddenly... downpour. Relief. Haze watered down by nature's bliss.
On a day like today, we deserved it.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Air Conditioning
Happiness is...
Air conditioning. I never realized how good I had it until it was gone, and now I'm sitting at work sweating through my t-shirt, eagerly anticipating the moment I get home and can crank it up. Heat index of 115 and no a/c at school OR on the commute? No thank you. What the heck, mother nature?! Relief comes in T-minus two hours!
p.s. This is post #200 in my blog :) Go me!
Air conditioning. I never realized how good I had it until it was gone, and now I'm sitting at work sweating through my t-shirt, eagerly anticipating the moment I get home and can crank it up. Heat index of 115 and no a/c at school OR on the commute? No thank you. What the heck, mother nature?! Relief comes in T-minus two hours!
p.s. This is post #200 in my blog :) Go me!
Friday, July 15, 2011
Blanket of Cat
Happiness is...
When you're cuddled by a cat on one side, and another on the other. Who needs a blanket when you have furry balls of wonderful?
It's nicest when it's evened out. That's why I recommend two cats.
One for each leg/arm/side.
One for each hand.
Two companions.
Two is better than one!
And no, I'm not just that greedy.
When you're cuddled by a cat on one side, and another on the other. Who needs a blanket when you have furry balls of wonderful?
It's nicest when it's evened out. That's why I recommend two cats.
One for each leg/arm/side.
One for each hand.
Two companions.
Two is better than one!
And no, I'm not just that greedy.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Sunshine
Happiness is...
The way the sun feels on your skin after a long and cold and rainy week. In fact, you begin to have a whole new appreciation for sunshine... and vitamin D... and a little tan. I wish I could just lay outside and soak it up before it disappears again. Knowing the summer we've had, it's bound to happen.
The way the sun feels on your skin after a long and cold and rainy week. In fact, you begin to have a whole new appreciation for sunshine... and vitamin D... and a little tan. I wish I could just lay outside and soak it up before it disappears again. Knowing the summer we've had, it's bound to happen.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Late Night Showers
Happiness is...
Late night showers. Get wet, get clean, get into bed. It's awesome. Everyone in the world is asleep and you are doing the old lather, rinse repeat. Better yet, try one in the dark.
I don't care that I'm going to wake up with all of my hair on one side of my head, I get to crawl under the covers all cozy and warm. Hits the spot.
Late night showers. Get wet, get clean, get into bed. It's awesome. Everyone in the world is asleep and you are doing the old lather, rinse repeat. Better yet, try one in the dark.
I don't care that I'm going to wake up with all of my hair on one side of my head, I get to crawl under the covers all cozy and warm. Hits the spot.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Fruit
Happiness is...
Nectarine season.
Heck, happiness is season of all fruit. I can resume living like a rabbit, thank god for produce.
Today there is a ripe nectarine waiting for me on the counter. I fully know and realize that the first bite tomorrow afternoon will be bliss. Not just because it tastes good, but because it means something to me.
It means that the warmth is on its way and it won't be long until I can sit on my porch and bite into one! It means that the snow is on its way out... one can hope, at least.
Nectarine season.
Heck, happiness is season of all fruit. I can resume living like a rabbit, thank god for produce.
Today there is a ripe nectarine waiting for me on the counter. I fully know and realize that the first bite tomorrow afternoon will be bliss. Not just because it tastes good, but because it means something to me.
It means that the warmth is on its way and it won't be long until I can sit on my porch and bite into one! It means that the snow is on its way out... one can hope, at least.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Warmth
Happiness is...
Skipping the extra layer.
Welcome Spring!
p.s. I got an interview for a graduate program today :) oh happy day.
Skipping the extra layer.
Welcome Spring!
p.s. I got an interview for a graduate program today :) oh happy day.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Sleep!
Happiness is...
Sleeping in... even if it's only until about 8am. In the early morning your bed is warm, cozy, and perfect for you---which is exactly why it is so painful to leave it. You look forward to the weekend just for that extra couple hours of shut eye.
One-third of young adults are pathologically sleepy during the day. The extra-hour of sleep received when clocks are put back at the start of daylight in Canada has been found to coincide with a fall in the number of road accidents. And sleep loss of four hours is equivalent to being drunk with a blood alcohol level of 0.1%
Today wasn't exactly everything I dreamed of. However, despite the rough afternoon I had today, my morning was awesome, and remained warm and cozy until I decided I'd like to get up and shower. If only it was that great every morning.
Sleeping in... even if it's only until about 8am. In the early morning your bed is warm, cozy, and perfect for you---which is exactly why it is so painful to leave it. You look forward to the weekend just for that extra couple hours of shut eye.
One-third of young adults are pathologically sleepy during the day. The extra-hour of sleep received when clocks are put back at the start of daylight in Canada has been found to coincide with a fall in the number of road accidents. And sleep loss of four hours is equivalent to being drunk with a blood alcohol level of 0.1%
Today wasn't exactly everything I dreamed of. However, despite the rough afternoon I had today, my morning was awesome, and remained warm and cozy until I decided I'd like to get up and shower. If only it was that great every morning.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
shower
Happiness is...
shower poufs. Is that the technical term for them? I don't actually care, all I know if that I can get it all sudsy and soap myself down. There is no good alternative. There is nothing as soft or plush or soapy.
Late night showers are just about as good as it gets. Wake up in the morning, and there is nothing you have to worry about besides enjoying the warm bed and slowly opening your eyes. Your skin is soft, your hair is clean, and you don't have to bounce out of bed and step under the water... unless you want another chance with the pouf.
shower poufs. Is that the technical term for them? I don't actually care, all I know if that I can get it all sudsy and soap myself down. There is no good alternative. There is nothing as soft or plush or soapy.
Late night showers are just about as good as it gets. Wake up in the morning, and there is nothing you have to worry about besides enjoying the warm bed and slowly opening your eyes. Your skin is soft, your hair is clean, and you don't have to bounce out of bed and step under the water... unless you want another chance with the pouf.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Heat!
Happiness is...
Heated seats on a brisk winter day. I wouldn't give them up... Since when is January this cold?
My feet may get cold walking to the car and I may tuck my hands deep into my pockets, but I feel better knowing I can turn the car up and feel the warmth radiating up my back. Until Minnesota gets a little more tolerable, I know I have this :)
Heated seats on a brisk winter day. I wouldn't give them up... Since when is January this cold?
My feet may get cold walking to the car and I may tuck my hands deep into my pockets, but I feel better knowing I can turn the car up and feel the warmth radiating up my back. Until Minnesota gets a little more tolerable, I know I have this :)
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Mmmm...
Happiness is...
Cuddling. Warm, cozy, and with piles of blankets. Nothing beats the feeling of utmost comfort and security. This winter, try cuddling just a little bit more.
Cuddling. Warm, cozy, and with piles of blankets. Nothing beats the feeling of utmost comfort and security. This winter, try cuddling just a little bit more.
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