Small Joys

 I pulled the following card from my new deck of affirmations. (The Universe has your Back cards authored by Gabrielle Bernstein. 

So, as I'm not up for writing tonight, here are 21 things that bring me joy. 

1. Shelling pistachios, then eating them. 
2. Finishing the ironing. 
3. Tepid cups of minty tea. 
4. Magnum ice creams. 
5. Finding a favourite movie on telly (I just watched Wicked again),
6. The Crows winning at the footy. 
7. Walks along the Darwin foreshore at sunset (or sunrise)
8. Wearing Birkenstocks to work. 
9. Not having to put on covered shoes for a fortnight. 
10. Standing on the balcony at night, feeling the balmy air as the quiet of Darwin envelops you. 
11. The feeling of Boody bamboo clothing. 
12. Knowing the battery on your phone is nearly full. 
13. Watching your knitting and crochet grow. 
14. Freshly washed hair. 
15. Decent, barista made decaffeinated coffee. 
16. Sitting watching the birdlife around Darwin. 
17. The first slug of an iced-up gin and tonic.
18. A good poo. 
19. Waking up with the cat cuddling up to you. 
20. My cat (I miss him terribly)
21. Long lie ins on cold winter mornings. 

Today's song: