i'm back and i'm black!

so this has got nothing to do with my awesomeness as the color black or "darkness" as some prefer to call me, nor does it refer to my ethnicity. it does have everything to do with the fact that..ugh... it's been a minute but i'm back. HA!

lately i've been thinking about the little things that make me smile/giggle and simple things that warm my heart, cuz it's really all we have sometimes. i be getting in my feelings sometimes, you know...the dumps...so i decided to wait for the day i thought i might go blind from sobbing 'bout my few but debilitating woes. the day has yet to arrive but it's getting a little too close and i'm avoiding cleaning my house so here it is.

i call this list my common/not-so-common pleasantries...sooooo. here we go!


the spread of a smile...mostly on children's faces.
the address of a kiss. (querida españa)
finding/figuring out the meaning of random words and common idioms/colloquialisms.
learning random trivia.
sketching.lula.
wrapping presents...the whole process. making. wrapping. giving.
doing something correctly.
doing something well.
the satisfaction of knowing that i've done all that i can.
drawing on polaroids.
ammi's "hey girl".
hearing gramma sing hymns on friday nights with out music.
the chew in gummy bears.
mom speaking patios...like really thick! HA.
"the stage" at the monsalve's.
dee's tea.
stories on tape.
the feeling when my back settles.
bun and cheese.
dad's voice./accent wars.
witty banter. esp. with des j.
racial banter.
holding hands.
RED HAIR!
the irish.
good covers(songs)
wanja's bitchin' grafix.
windy nights.
rainy nights when i'm safe in my bed.
making bandages...(for nunz)
making up words.
healing time.
blankets fresh out of the dryer.
cosquillas.(tickles)from dee.
the feeling of stubble in my palms.
pressing down on/rubbing short fresh cut prickly hair
clean glasses.
clean/fresh locks.
nooma.
baby feet.
reading fluid thoughts.
painful laughter.
reckless joy.
broken in kicks.
the perfect fit. pens/clothes/people. whatever
bro's hugs.
maggie's stories.
lauren's stories.
fresh eyebrows.
HT saying, "you bout to get elbowed"
kissy face by my eyes/cheeks.
worn-in tee-shirts.
jael's blogs.
the cheet's imagination.
my thought process...sometimes it's just entertaining how i come to a conclusion about things.
col's smile.
eric's cock-eyed babyface stare (sin gafas)
being fit.
moonlit nights. when the moon looks like it's gonna take over. i know it's cheesy but damn!
tric's expressions and silent adventures.
wheni just get in the car on a hot day...that sauna feeling for like the first 3-10 sec.
my hair towards the back. it's just super soft.
pretty toes.
lipstuff.
nunz'laugh and semi-serious face.
having all my bills paid.
eri's faces.
hoodies.
family night.
the instigators monsalve.
jane austen.
knowing the words to a really fast or complicated song.
danny b's state of ridiculousness.
accents.
helping people that "don't deserve it" then seeing them appreciate it.
singing lullabies.
a semi-full belly.
simple tunes.
tommy's translation/sketches.
brit running.
a clean room.
"doing art!"
platano frito y frijoles con crema
cradling hugs.
sincere hugs.
holy hugs.
pleasant gazes.(mutual romantic and otherwise.)
KNOWing when i'm loved.

so make your own list
wanja
eri
tric
tombi
and everyone else on my links. Go!see if it helps...


the end.