Mmmm. Awesome.

Everyone has heard of this blog/book/phenomenon by now.

I like the idea of making lists, and I like things that are awesome. Done.
I decided to put together a short list of things that I like. Things that I think are awesome, just in their own way. Let me know what you think! 1. Finishing a great book
This can be very sad in a way, too. It's a goodbye. When you finish a great book for the first time, there's a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction, and knowing that you've shared something with someone you may very well never meet. But there is the knowledge that it was ephemeral, something that you'll never have again. Not on a second reading. Not with an equally great book. It's done, but you did it!
2. Hot water bottles
Oh, the relief! If you've ever had to deal with menstrual cramps and put one of these puppies on, it makes life so much more liveable. And they're great for when you're cold.

3. New music
This one is a huge "duh" because really, who doesn't like to find out about what the world of music has to offer? But when something is new to you, that's when it is magical. I was once walking home, and good ol' shuffle put on "Day in the Life" by the Beatles. Nothing revolutionary, everyone grew up with this. But I had to stop dead in my tracks, because it was the first time that I had ever actually listened to it. I was incredibly affected.New music for me now? Well, that's a post unto itself.
4. Other people in my bed
Not even if it is romantic, but that is nice, of course. I love having someone there, feeling warm. And safe. We're better against marauders with two in a bed.
5. Re-runs
My goodness. These have saved my butt in so many ways. I'm not used to having cable TV (I'd been without it from age twelve to last year) but it's been nice for when I've been sad, or couldn't sleep. Plus, it's getting me caught up on the Simpsons, which I was never allowed to watch. And because of re runs, I am now familiar with things like this.
6. Popcorn
I could eat this for dinner. In fact, I have. Healthy? Only just, but still. Delicious, and an absolutely brainless snack. Pairs well with #5.
7. My cat
I do like most cats in general, but this particular one is wonderful. Sasha is smelly, loud, gorgeous and almost 19 years old. In cat years, she practically pre-dates Jesus. If cats have a Jesus. She's back in Hometown, but mum takes good care of her. She's gone deaf now, but I like to say that she's stopped listening. Which is good, because we swear at her a lot now.
8. Leonard Nimoy
Actor, philosopher, photographer and legend, I consider this man pretty darn important in the formation of my psyche. Mostly as Mr. Spock, and then later, reading his books and seeing his photo exhibits, I started to think about art and acting in a new way. Plus I met him. Oh yes.

9. Hummus and Carrots
Good snack. If it is red pepper hummus, then it is very colourful. Unless you're alergic to chick peas, or something, then you should eat this often. Listening to reagge gives me hummus. Sometimes with carrots, sometimes with corn chips. Totally depends. See a few posts ago if you're unsure about this food-music connection.
10. Gregory Peck
Ever since having seen him in Roman Holiday, I wanted to whiz around Rome on a Vespa with this man, eating gelato and being a princess in disguise. It wasn't ever anything too romantic, actually. I've always had a secret desire for an older brother. Mr. Peck would make an amazing big bro.