Top 5 Simple Things in Life
At some point in my life I started compiling a list of my top 5 simple things in life. I think it was during college. What is a "simple thing in life"? Well, it is something that really doesn't change your day all that much, is of pretty much no consequence, but when it happens it makes you glad you were alive to experience it.
Here's my list so far:
- Getting into a down sleeping bag
- Being able to see your breath
- A one wipe poop (Peon Peetie calls this a "5 star")
- A misshappen Skittle (or really any misshappen hard candy)
- ... ...
Don't ask my why I haven't come up with a 5th one yet, but I've just never found one (and remembered it!) that seems worthy of being on such a distinguished list.
Any suggestions?
9 July 2010 02:03pm UTC • 308 views • 12 comments
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BenGood109
9 July 2010 05:20pm UTC
It could be something like seeing a certain someone smile or something little and simple they do that you notice that makes you feel happy. Whether it's just something simple they do, how they do it or something they do for you. Though it could be argued that the simple things of a loved one are too significant to put on a simple things list of your own. I'm not sure...Also...I never eat deformed hard candy. You can have all of mine haha. I like the website Benj, I may have to start coming on here more often.
Sailing Master Keri
9 July 2010 05:55pm UTC
I believe Peon Peetie's definition of a "5 star" is a NO wipe poop (meaning that the first wipe comes out clean).
Yes, BenGood109, you'll have to come more often! :)
Dread Pirate Benjamin
9 July 2010 07:56pm UTC
That's what I meant by "1 wipe poop"! One wipe, and look! All clean!
Peon Peetie
10 July 2010 01:04am UTC
I still wish I could live in a world where you don't need to wipe at all.
Farluffo the Great
10 July 2010 02:04am UTC
How bout when every sock comes out of the dryer with a match? A friend told me she likes it when this happens. And I agreed! So I stole it for this post...
Seamonster Mom
10 July 2010 05:35am UTC
Hearing a bird song
Watching a child run
Interesting shadow patterns
Billowing clouds
Cool breeze on a hot day
Dread Pirate Benjamin
12 July 2010 07:55am UTC
Ben: yeah, I think you're right, those are too significant for such an insignificant list!
Farluffo: that would be a good one, but for me losing a sock in the dryer is such a rare occurrence, that it really doesn't make my day when it doesn't happen. Keep those ideas coming, though!
Peon Peetie: there's still hope that the scientists will figure that one out yet!
Seamonster mom: you are easily satisfied aren't you?
Ariel Swordfish
29 July 2010 04:09am UTC
The sound of a paper towel roll falling onto a hard floor.
Dread Pirate Benjamin
29 July 2010 02:22pm UTC
You know Ariel Swordfish, I'm going to have to be honest with you. I have no idea what that sounds like!
Dread Pirate Benjamin
4 August 2010 03:37pm UTC
I have now done a paper-towel-falling-onto-a-hard-floor test and yup, nothing. Or is that the point?
Swordsman Satchel
4 August 2010 08:00pm UTC
Waking up because you're cold early in the morning and then pulling a heavy blanket on and falling back to sleep significantly more comfortable than the way you woke up.
Waking up and remembering you got a great new cereal the day before.
Managing to make anybody smile (especially strangers).
I like your list but I'm indifferent to deformed candies.
The Anonymous Poppy
16 August 2010 05:40am UTC
I answered this at my LiveJournal!
Something that I forgot to mention in my post: I really like your first answer, Satchel! Except I love sleeping and warm things both SO MUCH that it just doesn't qualify as a Simple Thing for me. My feelings about sleep and blankets are way too strong for that.