Little Things
[ 26 March 2007 ]
I think life should be made up of small delicacies. I don’t mean little cakes every two hours — though, of course, that would be pretty nice — I mean tiny things which propel you forward & invigorate you.
Here are some things I appreciate & enjoy:
TUT. Every day, I receive an email called “A Note From The Universe“. I love them. They are sweet & often uncannily relevant. One of my recent ones said, “ Friday! Friday! Friday! Our favorite day here, Gala, for 3 reasons: First, it’s today. Second, you’re a part of it. And third, because your thoughts will become things even faster when you’re happy about something — you know, like the weekend ahead, staying up late (I mean, even later), or getting to wear your PJs with the built-in slippers, mittens, and hood (shhhh… won’t tell a soul about the rabbit ears). Bump, bump, bump – The Universe”
Lighting a couple of scented candles, putting on a facemask & having a long, hot shower.
Getting out of bed at 7am, walking out onto the balcony & watching the city wake up around me while I drink a big glass of orange juice.
Receiving my weekly horoscope from Rob Brezsny — even if you think astrology is complete bunk, he writes great stuff.
Listening & speaking along to my Pimsleur Japanese mp3s & pretending I can actually speak Japanese with any competency.
Finding REAL mail in my post office box. (Psssttt! You can send me anything you like, courtesy of [redacted]!)
Adding pictures of beautiful cakes to my Flickr favourites. (What a dork!)
Reading Cary Tennis’ advice column, Since You Asked, at salon.com.
Going exploring, especially during a walk at dusk. Melbourne is amazing for this kind of thing.
Talking to sales assistants at beauty counters who know their stuff. I think this is a throwback to my Lush days.
Watching episodes of Sex & The City in bed. Best show ever, maybe? Yes, it is very possible.
Super-love & cupcakes,
Gala
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hehe..your comment about pictures of cakes made me laugh. When I was in Melbourne last year I took a bazillion pictures of the bakery windows in St.Kilda and cringe the Crown Casino. I must say I’ve got a hankering for some Vanilla Slice right now.
hehe..your comment about pictures of cakes made me laugh. When I was in Melbourne last year I took a bazillion pictures of the bakery windows in St.Kilda and (cringe) the Crown Casino. I must say I’ve got a hankering for some Vanilla Slice right now.
satc! in bed… the best thing to do ever… i love it soooo much it’s not even healthy… :D
i especially love reading my horoscopes at the end of the day to see if they actually relate, and this way i don’t end up having certain expectations :D
i constantly search for pictures of cupcakes, this may be a waste of time, but is great eye candy, so i feel ya on the cake thing!
& i just may send you a little artsy post card now that you’ve displayed your p.o. box. address (i send things like this regularly to other folk as well)
cheers!
I think waking up early is one of the most underappreciated things in the world. Maybe 7 am isn’t that early for you, but since I am a college student, it sure is earlier than I normally wake up. Although when I do wake up that early I am not disappointed with its beauty and serenity!
Yay for postcards & mail !!
Victoria — Yeah, 7am is pretty early for me too! I sleep in sometimes (to about 10) but I think I’m becoming an early-riser in my old age, haha.
Mmm most things that take place in bed are under-appreciated. Personally I am a giant fan of lying in bed reading trashy magazines while eating skittles and chocolate milk. On a coolish sunny day there is something particularly satisfying about this inactivity (especially if clean sheets and super soft pyjamas are involved).
Also, there is something truly wonderful about watching a sunrise. It lacks the striking beauty of a sunset, but is still hopeful and pretty.