Thanks to Ben Olsen for putting together the list..I agree!
The best things in life are the simplest – and when it comes to enjoying simple pleasures it seems that, for many people, nothing beats a good old giggle. In poll by Apples fromNew Zealand, consumers were asked to name the simple things that make life more pleasurable. In an increasingly complicated and stressful world, we always seem to be looking for ways to reconnect with what really matters – family, friends and the beauty of nature. The top 10 simple pleasures:
1. Laughing
22%
6. Walking on the beach
7%
2. Sharing great food with great friends
21%
7. Lying in freshly laundered sheets
5%
3. Receiving a hug
19%
8. Watching a spectacular sunset
3%
4. Feeling the warmth of the sun on your face
10%
9. Reminiscing over old photographs
3%
5. Taking time out with a good book
8%
10. Catching the smell of freshly cut grass
1%
In addition to the top 10, people also voted for a variety of other simple things:
Peeling an apple in a single strip
Listening to bird song
Sleeping in
Playing with children
Eating the first harvest from your garden
The smell and feel of a sea breeze
Peace and quiet
“Me” time
A common courtesy
Soaking in a hot bath
The smell of freshly baked bread
Listening to good music
Playing with a puppy
Paddling at the beach
Waking up on a sunny day
Being loved
Unexpected phone calls from old friends
Meditating
Reading a story with my child
Walking or cycling in the countryside
Staring at the night sky
Seeing bluebells
A stranger sharing a smile
Being greeted by the family pet
Drinking tea from fine china
Walking on wet grass
Leaving the office when it’s still light outside
Making the first footprints on snow
Jumping through a sprinkler/fountain
Getting a drawing from your child
Having a massage from your partner
Licking the mixing bowl
Seeing the new autumn leaves
Being tickled