eight things I love right now
As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, my mood drops too. It’s probably not diagnosable Seasonal Affective Disorder, but I’m definitely happiest when the weather is warm and sunny. (Perhaps I should move to California…?)
In an effort to boost my mood, I’m posting a short list of Things I Love Right Now.
1. Gas prices. I can’t believe I’m saying that! When a friend of mine died in early July, I took a picture of the marquee at a local gas station that had his name on it. The price was $3.99 a gallon. When I passed that same gas station on the way home from work today, the price per gallon was $2.44. Unbelievable.
2. Fun plans for the weekend — a concert, a date, and watching a soccer game against a big rival. (I’m in denial about the length of my to-do list.)
3. Finding pictures in my mailbox today of my three adorable nephews.
4. Making homemade pizza without needing a recipe for the dough. It’s in the oven as I type this.
5. Radiators. My house was built in the 40s, and I don’t usually love the radiators… except when it’s cold outside and I want to briefly sit in the warmest place in the house.
6. The color red — specifically home decor, my car, and frozen strawberries.
7. Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2.
8. Living in the Shenandoah Valley. It’s a beautiful place to call home.
Jess said,
Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Ooo, what is your pizza dough recipe? Bess and I have been looking for an easy one (but not as easy as a store-bought pizza mix). We want to make more pesto pizza!
r8chel said,
Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 10:55 pm
Here it is. It doesn’t even require any time to rise!
http://r8chel.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/friday-night-pizza-for-one/