A few of my favorite things

So, I was thinking today, about lots of things (what else is new, right?). And I was thinking about how strange it is that you can be close to people, yet not know a whole lot about them. I mean, how much do the people that I consider closest to me actually know about me, beyond the cold facts such as my name, age, birthday, job, general hobbies, etc? You know, the stuff you would talk about to someone on a first date type stuff. So I decided I would blog more about me, the little things that people may or may not know. Since it could end up being quite the lengthy blog, tonight I will focus on some of the things that make me smile in life.

One thing happened on my way to work. It was quite a lengthy drive today, I'm not sure why, but I was starting to get frustrated because traffic was very backed up and I was already running late. I could feel my blood pressure rise as each minute ticked by on the clock and I was not much closer to my desination...that was, until, I noticed the guy in the truck in front of me. He was bouncing happily away, playing pretend drums, and I could see his reflection in his rearview mirror, and it appeared he was rocking out to the same song that I was!!! He was listening to Sonic FM too! So for the whole time he was infront of me, we both rocked out to the same songs. And it made me smile and actually enjoy the rest of my drive. Aww sweetness.

So, what else do I like?
I enjoy watching the northern lights whenever I'm in Cold Lake. They are so beautiful, lighting up the northern sky, constantly changing. I miss it when I'm in the city.
I like doing special things for others "just because." It feels good to brighten someone elses day. I heard a good quote on love the other day, it was "Love is more about the person doing the loving than the person being loved." How true it is.
I like taking some time out when I'm feeling stressed and playing songs I enjoy on my guitar, just belting out the melody because I can...no one is listening.
I like the feeling of accomplishment every single time I drag my butt to the gym. You'd think that would be reinforcing enough to keep me there every single day, but for some reason it's always a struggle, but once I'm there I've never felt better.
I like sour soothers. I'd eat them till my tongue bled.
My favorite time of year is Spring. The crisp, fresh smelling air, the tulips starting to poke through the remaining snow, the warmer breeze, the rain, the feeling of new life that emerges after the longest, darkest, coldest winter.
The first kiss with someone you really like...doesn't matter how bad the actual kiss is itself, but the fact that its actually happening (and you've dreamed of it for so long) is priceless.
My favorite flowers: daisies, orchids, daffodils (but not all in one bunch of course.)
My favorite food is definitely any kind of cheese. I think Rae and I have 5 different blocks going on in our fridge right now.
I don't have a favorite band or song, I just like any music I can bob my head and sing along to.
I'm addicted to Guitar Hero II. I've gone to Walmart just to play it in the electronics department (hey so my b-day is in less than a month, there's an idea...!)
I like having tea and cookies with one of my favorite people from RSS. She can be exhausting with her repetitiveness, but I love D's smile, zest for life, bossiness, mischeviousness, and her love of food. I also think its funny that when she goes on outings to the mall, she pinches guys bums and laughs until her face turns red.
I like when I go to church and its like the music and the sermon were tailor-made for me that day, because its just what I needed to hear.
Cuddling on a blanket with a friend (or a special someone), watching the sun go down over the lake, talking about everything or nothing. Just being together, enjoying the view.
Writing really good song lyrics and figuring out the music that goes perfectly with them.
Long baths when its cold outside and I'm tired and stressed...complete with bubbles, candles, and a mud mask.
Getting all dolled up for a night out, feeling like a million bucks.
Weiner dogs (they're just so cute!!)
Watching children play, just so consumed with what they're doing, laughing away without a care in the world. It reminds me that life doesn't have to always be as complicated as what we make it out to be.

Anyways, those are just a few of my favorite things (yes, there are many more! but I realize its probably my bedtime so I will stop it there.)

So, any surprises there? Learn anything new about me?