I’ve been thinking recently about the simple pleasures of life. Do we take a moment to stop and really enjoy them? Isn’t it these moments that add richness and texture to our lives?

Here are some of mine:

1. Caramel Apple Cider (yes, with whip cream and toppings) from the Seattle’s Best Cafe in my local Borders. This treat is pure heaven! I find myself craving it even though it’s summer. Every time I had one, I took my first sip and sighed with pleasure. I would go and write just to give myself an excuse to have one. 🙂
2. The song “Flying” from the soundtrack of the movie Peter Pan that came out a few years ago with Jason Issacs (a.k.a. Lucias Malfoy) as Captain Hook. This song is AWESOME! I feel like I’m flying whenever I hear it and it never fails to make me smile. The whole soundtrack is great, but this is my favorite song. And the movie is great too. Check it out, if you haven’t seen it. Jeremy Sumpter (Peter Pan) is a heart-throb waiting to happen. His mischievous smile was perfect for the boy who never grows up.
3. The scent of the crab apple tree in front of my house when it’s in full bloom. The tree always blooms around my birthday, so it’s like an extra present. 🙂 This year it only lasted a few days and I didn’t get a chance to enjoy it as much as I wanted. I’ll do better next year.

Those are some of my simple pleasures. What are some of yours? Enjoy!