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awesome things

Monday, April 26, 2010

I remember the day I brought my daughter home from the hospital. It had rained at some point during my 4 day hospital stay, so the ground was still a bit wet in some places. As I waddled behind my husband, who was proudly carrying his new little princess, I stopped to take in the sweet smell of the rain on the pavement. To this day, I still love that smell and brings back so many memories of this incredible time in my life. This is one of my awesome things.

I have always felt that little things bring the heart big joy. And luckily, life is full of the little things, or little pleasures that make living so enjoyable. Recently, I came across a site called 1000 Awesome Things by Neil Pasricha. I found myself completely captured by the blog entries of his “awesome things” or “little things” and realized its these little things make waking up in the morning worth it – things that we might sometimes take for granted and easily overlook. 

The more I started thinking about mine, the more came flooding in.  Surprisingly, it took no effort, they just flooded me with such ease.

  • waking up in the morning and hearing that your team won in triple overtime
  • finding money in the winter coat that you just took out for the coming season
  • a really nice breeze that comes in through the bedroom window on a really hot night
  • getting to an intersection just as the light goes green
  • sharing stories
  • finding something you were sure you lost
  • meeting someone you instantly click with
  • the fresh air very early in the morning
  • realizing your fly is down before anyone else notices

…and I can go on and on.

This had me thinking that I would love to hear what your little pleasure/awesome things are. So, I have decided to turn this into an opportunity to win a FREE SESSION with 30 % off prints!  So, here are the details: 

  1. Send me an email, facebook message, or blog comment telling me about your “awesome thing” – the thing that makes your life so enjoyable.
  2. All those who send in their comments/email/facebook message will be eligible (the session would have to take place within 50 km)
  3. The winner will win a FREE SESSION fee and 30% off prints/products
  4. Deadline for comments/emails/FB messages is Saturday May 8 2010.
  5. The winner will be contacted shortly afterwards

I can’t wait to hear the little things that make your life so enjoyable!

Love Rej

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May 8, 2010 - 3:18 pm admin - thanks Jenny!

May 8, 2010 - 1:37 pm Jenny Kaser - Little things that make life so enjoyable: a. getting a call from a friend when you had a “hole” in your day b. going running with your teenage son c. watching, from the chair on your front step, the leaves in the top of the trees move in the wind d. drinking lemonade while swinging in the hammock e. looking at your watch to realize that you just skied 10 minutes faster than you had last week f. free Tim Hortons donuts at work on Friday morning g. turning into your tree-lined lane in April to notice that all the leaves have come out h. watching ripples in the river from the end of a dock i. coming home and the dishes are DONE j. getting a spontaneous hug from your teenager k. seeing three friends’ emails in your inbox l. getting photos of your good times together in those friends’ emails m. planning WHICH artists you are going to see at the Bluesfest n. taking the bus downtown with a bunch of enthusiastic, singing Canadians on Canada Day o. sharing a smile with another solitary skater as you pass on the canal. p. NOT listening to that voice in your head that’s telling you it’s OK to stop exercising 3 minutes early q. The click click sound of your beautiful new heels that you bought for 75% off r. Walking away from the hairdresser with a handful of free samples s. Overhearing an adult say that your teenage daughter is so sweet t. realizing that it's Thursday when you thought it was Wednesday

May 7, 2010 - 11:39 am Darlene Cates - Friendswood Photographer - I think sometimes the littlest things have the most impact. I need to go and check out this book.

May 6, 2010 - 4:29 pm admin - Thanks Liz! I agree waking up next to my hubby is a great "awesome" thing. I don't have any dogs but 2 kids, so I will add cuddles with my kids too!

May 6, 2010 - 4:28 pm admin - Thanks Willow Those are some great joys! The more I keep hearing from people, the more I am adding to my awesome list! :)

May 6, 2010 - 4:27 pm admin - Thanks Thea! I love hearing about other people and what makes them happy! Rej

May 6, 2010 - 12:52 pm Thea Coughlin - Albany Family Photographer - Wow this is a great post/offer!!!!!

May 5, 2010 - 1:41 pm Willow Mietus | Whidbey Island Washington Photographer - Things that bring me great joy... watching snow fall. Crunching fallen leaves. Stomping in puddles. Peonies. Coffee each morning with my oldest daughter. Manicures with both of my girls. "Dates" with my honey when we take the rubbish to the dump. Smell of freshly cut grass. Being barefoot. The ocean. The sound of waves crashing on the rocks. Fog. Redwoods. Vineyards. Curling up with my youngest to watch the BBC version of Pride and Prejudice. Traveling. Singing VERY loudly in the car. I could go on for days - but I'll stop there!

April 29, 2010 - 9:22 pm Liz - Awesome things....waking up in the morning next to my best friend and having cuddles with my two little dogs. ps. this is not an entry, just an awesome thing ;)

April 28, 2010 - 12:16 pm admin - I know me too! Its on my list...I think I am going out this weekend to get it. Sure, have fun with it! Its so nice hearing other people's thoughts. :)

April 28, 2010 - 11:40 am Shallyse Gastelum {Raleigh - Durham Photographer} - I JUST came across his blog last week. I was telling DH we HAVE to buy his book! What a great contest - I think I may have to do something similar. :)

April 28, 2010 - 10:13 am admin - Thanks Bruce! Yes it is amazing isn't it.

April 28, 2010 - 9:31 am Bruce - The smell of growth - it's wet and earthy and is often accompanied visually by rich textured layers of green and brown colours. The amazing thing is that it happens everywhere in both natural and concrete "jungles".

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