Things I like 

1. Watching pelicans fishing at the beach. They are not known for their grace, but they fly over the water with such skill and precisely the right spot they dive straight down and come up with a fish. 
2. Sunrise – especially on a crisp morning by the beach or over the mountains.
3. Laughing until my belly hurts
4. Spending time with family
5. Historical novels
6. History – in order to understand today
7. Learning about different cultures. The more I learn, the more I realize we are not so different.
8. Acoustic guitar, Flamingo guitar
9. Singer-songwriters because they usually tell a story
10. Old radio shows like Allen and Burns or Abbott and Costello
11. The Cello
12. Celtic music
13. Salsa, Bachata – Latin music
14. Dogs and cats – even though I have allergies
15. Making up dishes with whatever food is in the cabinets and the fridge
16. Local raw honey
17. Oatmeal power pancakes
18. Going out with friends to listen to live music
19. Making up stories of things that catch my eye or my ear.
20. REAL ice cream
21. Hawaiian style pizza
22. Watching live shows – especially musicals.
23. Sitcoms 
24. Movies and TV shows that depict seniors as very much alive and active like “Grace and Frankie.”
25. Walking – brisk walking for daily exercise. Strolling if I’m walking the dog or sightseeing and exploring.
26. Yoga – I’ve been at beginner level Yoga for half a lifetime. It suits me just fine.
27. Old Country Gospel songs
28. Meeting new people
29. The summer rain – not hurricane season, just the warm afternoon showers.
30. Seeing animals in their natural habitat.
31. Museums
32. Spiritual faith practice and some of the traditional religious rituals and customs.
33. Hanging out at someone’s house to create something together.
34. Poetry – doesn’t need to rhyme – a rhythmic verse will do
35. Looking at old family pictures and keepsakes
36. Looking at a situation from all sides. Put my feet in someone else’s shoes
37. Singing with my heart and soul – to get lost in the words and melody
38. The full moon and a clear sky full of stars.
39. Watching the first snow. Feels like one is in a snow globe. 
40. Walking on crisp freshly fallen snow, without freezing wind

  Working to improve; I chose to write a list of things I like.  I set my timer for forty-five minutes of free thought writing.   Turns out this is still all about me.  #everydayinspiration