Things that satisfy me: cars getting out of my way when I’m driving, making lists, crossing things OFF lists, purging unused stuff from my house, finding something perfect at an antique store, reading a new book by a favorite author, RE-reading books by my favorite authors, discovering a great new author, understanding jokes and puns in Swedish, knowing the answers to questions on På Spåret, reading new books with unpredictable endings, the clear signs that spring is on the way, rosebush explosions in our garden, a bumper crop of snap peas and cherries, remembering the exact right word for something, winning an argument, sitting in sunshine with my eyes closed, being able to walk briskly (in sunshine), my Spotify list, creme-filled dark chocolate candies, mouthwatering salmon nigiri or sashimi, long hugs, backrubs, getting my back scratched, petting cats, having a tidy house, cleaning out closets or cabinets or drawers, really tall ice-filled glasses of water, fruit-flavored popsicles, hearing about actual good things happening in the world, building crossword puzzles, conquering intimidating tasks, knowing the answers to things and being able to help people quickly, conversations with my kids, hanging out with my husband, writing blog posts, my daily good things list, figuring out the perfect layout for a slide or a print piece, deep sleep (so rare!), vindication, affirmation, love.
Things that irritate me: typing on iPhone and iPad keyboards, repetitive noises, making mistakes from carelessless or my own tendency to go too fast, poor writing in books I’m reading, THE ENTIRE REPUBLICAN PARTY and the current political administration in the US (spineless gutless UNKIND power-hungry jerks), everything about Elon Musk, reality TV, spitting, organized religion, our stupid Tesla, drivers slowing down on the highway WELL BEFORE the exit ramp begins, drivers coming to a near stop in front of me before turning right, drivers who don’t use their indicators, technology that doesn’t work when and how it should, the medical world’s arrogance about weight, an inability to make decisions, people leaving messes behind them, price-gouging, buying airline tickets, mean-spirited gossip, willful ignorance, rudeness, greed.
Things that baffle me: how people could actually cast votes for Trump AGAIN, religious faith, misogyny, fear of LGBTQIA+ people, the lack of actual big business and governmental action on the climate crisis (but sure, let’s break the record for most viewers of a Superbowl), eating snails and oysters and octopus, vaping, most math, loving country or death metal music (haha!), adult coloring books, the cancellation of good TV shows, why Henry Cavill was replaced as Superman when he was clearly perfect, unkindness, willful ignorance, greed, apathy, hate.
Mood: thoughtful
Music: Niall Horan—Heaven