Monday, 21 December 2015

Things I enjoy

It being the season of goodwill and all that, today I shall desist from any sort of moaning and whinging and celebrate the positive - like things I enjoy. So here are a few random pleasures off the top of my head.
  • Murmurations
  • Squirrels and cats
  • Sunrises and sunsets
  • Weeping willows
  • Beautiful men and women
  • Oddballs and misfits
  • Acrobats and gymnasts
  • Stilt-walkers
  • Dresses (usually on other people)
  • Modern art
  • Music/books/films
  • Chess
  • White wine
  • Vegetarian and vegan food
  • Ice cream
  • Chocolate
  • The sea
  • Mountains
  • Thunderstorms
  • Fountains
  • Waterfalls
It only remains to say: Happy Christmas. May the Force be with you. And may traffic wardens stay away from your street.
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29 comments:

  1. John Going Gently21 December 2015 at 21:37

    Happy Christmas old friend x

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  2. Nick21 December 2015 at 22:01

    Thanks, John. And a very happy Christmas to you too.

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  3. Helen Devries22 December 2015 at 00:48

    Merry Christmas and thanks for your posts over the year.

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  4. Robert Smith22 December 2015 at 00:54

    I fit in with No 6, so nice to liked and appreciated! Bright Blessings for Yule, and Christmas of course.

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  5. Wisewebwoman22 December 2015 at 01:23

    80% I'm with you on :)

    And Happy Solstice!

    XO
    WWW

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  6. tammy j22 December 2015 at 01:47

    many on your list are on my own.
    i'm so glad i joined your community. you never disappoint.
    happy christmas darling nick and jenny!
    here's too more joys in the new year!

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  7. CheerfulMonk22 December 2015 at 06:37

    Happy Solstice and Merry Christmas! I agree with Number 6, too. I assume that includes nerds and geeks too? I'm definitely in that category and am proud of it.

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  8. Nick22 December 2015 at 07:19

    I see the winter solstice turns out to be today and not yesterday. It refuses to be pinned down!

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  9. Bijoux22 December 2015 at 11:39

    Where are the Raindrops on Roses?

    Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

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  10. Nick22 December 2015 at 12:02

    Bijoux: Raindrops on roses? Oh yes, that's something quite breathtaking. And how about bare tree branches covered with snow?

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  11. Nick22 December 2015 at 17:36

    Thank you, one and all, for your Christmas greetings. And a very Happy Christmas to you too.

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  12. Anonymous22 December 2015 at 20:26

    Yep, I'll go along with most of those - especially thunderstorms and chocolate!

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  13. Grannymar22 December 2015 at 20:39

    I like your list, Nick. Thank you for your good wishes and the friendship we have shared over the past eight years, may it long continue.

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  14. Nick22 December 2015 at 21:10

    Dave: I just love the sheer drama and excitement of thunderstorms!

    Grannymar: Thanks. I've enjoyed our long friendship as well. We must revisit Caffé Nero sometime!

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  15. kylie23 December 2015 at 07:54

    I have recently developed a fondness for the Southern Gateway Centre, which is the tourist information centre for Wollongong. It combines fabulous views with gelato. One day I hope to get down there to see a storm come up the coast.

    Enjoy your chess tournament.

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  16. Nick23 December 2015 at 08:04

    Kylie: We never got as far as Wollongong, only Cronulla. Judging by photos, it looks a bit spoilt by all the high-rise blocks.

    We're looking forward to our traditional chess skirmish!

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  17. Grannymar23 December 2015 at 08:47

    Nick, I look forward to catching up over coffee in the new year!

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  18. Nick23 December 2015 at 09:06

    Kylie: Jenny's usual tactic is to get me so well-oiled I have no idea what I'm doing.

    Grannymar: Yes indeed!

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  19. Rachel Phillips23 December 2015 at 20:30

    Beautiful men and women and modern art. I like your picture with this post. I like the two I just mentioned. I like things of beauty. Christmas will begin for me tomorrow evening. Until then...

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  20. Nick23 December 2015 at 23:36

    Rachel: That's a wonderful pose, isn't it? I tried yoga once but I didn't have the patience to keep at it. Maybe I should try again....

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  21. Rachel Phillips24 December 2015 at 11:06

    I went on a yoga holiday at the end of July. You may not have been reading my blog then. There is a little about it although I cant remember what, but not much about yoga!

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  22. Nick24 December 2015 at 12:12

    Rachel: I must check out the post. Watch this space.

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  23. Nick24 December 2015 at 12:26

    Rachel: So you had a good time on your French yoga retreat but you still can't face the evening classes in the village hall? I guess if your work is demanding you just want to spend the evening unwinding rather than sweating away at strenuous yoga postures.

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  24. Rummuser24 December 2015 at 15:16

    May your 2015 end on a very happy note and may 2016 brings you more joy and happiness.

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  25. Nick24 December 2015 at 16:06

    Thank you, Ramana. May you also have a wonderful 2016.

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  26. Jenny Woolf25 December 2015 at 09:08

    That's a good idea. I'll make a list like that too! Happy Christmas, Nick!

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  27. Nick25 December 2015 at 09:34

    Jenny: I look forward to your own list!

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  28. Roses30 December 2015 at 08:17

    I missed the chance to wish you Merry Christmas here, but at least I'm early to wish you all the best for 2016.

    Hope you have an awesome New Year!

    xx

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  29. Nick30 December 2015 at 22:30

    Thanks, Rose. And a fabulous 2016 to you too!

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