Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted May 1, 2010 A new book came out about a month ago called the Book of Awesome. It is the natural extension of a blogger's project to list 1000 awesome things... not stuff like the Sistine Chapel ceiling (which I must admit is awesome) or the Grand Canyon (also awesome.) He started the blog and book when things were going downhill in his life and needed to see simple things that made him smile. This list has stuff like "popping bubble wrap," "the cold side of the pillow," "the smell of air in a bakery." Simple stuff that makes you smile... sooooo... let's try this out.... Here goes: 1. The feel of twirling soft hair between my fingers 2. A seductive whisper 3. A kiss with a sweet aftertaste. 4. A unexpected smile from a stranger. 5. Something so funny it makes you pee (just a little bit) 6. A steak cooked to perfection. 7. A great hair day 8. The first time she says, "I love you." (that was sappy but how can you argue with it?) 9. An ice cold beer on a hot day 10. An obscure song that just takes you back to that perfect day. your turn!!!! 13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swegin 5885 Report post Posted May 1, 2010 11. Smarties 12. Borscht 13. Caramelized apples! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted May 1, 2010 Swegin... you get it!!!! High five to that!!!! Ohhhhh.... 14. Coffee number one in the morning -that's a whole cup of awesome!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etasman2000 15994 Report post Posted May 1, 2010 (edited) 15. raindrops on roses 16. whiskers on kittens 17. warm spot on a cold winter day 18. roasted chestnuts 19. puddles to jump into 20. freshly cut grass 21. hot bath after some hard labour Edited May 1, 2010 by etasman2000 numbering Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soleil Sublime 38108 Report post Posted May 1, 2010 22. A warm, heart-felt hug. 23. Blushing from a compliment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reddog01 30280 Report post Posted May 1, 2010 an erect nipple (mine and/or hers); I agree, a kiss with a sweet/cool aftertaste; her genuine smile and/or laugh over something we talked about; a twinkle in the eye when you look at each other; the smell and touch of clean long hair; a moan and involuntary quiver when DATY; a shaved pussy that is sweet to the taste ( I am sold on this); lying in a king bed together with lots of pillows and a thick feather duvet with her head on my chest; and Breakfast for two in bed with orange juice and Champaign. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Royalfun 55449 Report post Posted May 1, 2010 24. An eagle on a par 5. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted May 1, 2010 25. Napping 26. Getting home from work, getting undressed and walking around in boxers and a tshirt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister T 45020 Report post Posted May 1, 2010 27. An almond croissant to go along with the coffee 28. Birds chirping early in the morning on a summer day 29. my cat jumping on the bed to sleep with me 30. The mell of fresh rain in the morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
777flyer 1612 Report post Posted May 1, 2010 31. Seeing the sun rising slowly while flying in the cockpit 32. Having the room spin as you make passionate love 33. Making love near the window on a snowy winter night Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted May 1, 2010 34. Viva Puffs (those chocolate covered marshmallow cookies) 35. Thrills (those purple chiclet gum things that taste like soap!) 36. When your "fat" jeans are too big for you!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest s******ecan**** Report post Posted May 1, 2010 The cold beauty of new fallen snow on a cloudless moonlit night That indescribable feeling you have when music touches something very deep and personal within you That memory you have that won't ever fade Artists of any discipline Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickoshadows 937 Report post Posted May 1, 2010 - Aurora Borealis on a cold winter night. - the slight flush on a pretty girl's face when you catch her eye while walking down the street on a summer day. - Green hills and green water in the Strait of Juan de Fuca on a fresh spring morning when returning from a 4 month deployment to the western pacific - the southern cross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ou**or**n Report post Posted May 1, 2010 the smell of a lilac tree in spring the sight of the moon rippling on the water at the cottage the silence of a snowfall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted May 1, 2010 37. I digress but... finally passing wind when all your guests have left. 38. The feeling in your mouth after getting your teeth cleaned at the dentist. 39. When someone guesses your age and they are 10 years too low. 40. The smell of turkey in the oven 41. That extra space in your tummy reserved for dessert 42. Side boob 43. Receiving a call from someone just as you are thinking of them 44. The sound of a hard rain on the roof 45. Movies that you have seen a million times, but still make you misty 46. Ribfest (Sparks St in June!!!) 47. Sleepovers 48. Bacon 49. My bed 50. Finding her secret "spot" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bananapants 167 Report post Posted May 1, 2010 48. Bacon that's gotta be worth at least 2 spots 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andee 220524 Report post Posted May 1, 2010 51. Being able to sample the turkey stuffing before dinner is served. 52. Being able to gaze at my amazing 8 year old neice while she sleeps. 53. Receiving a good foot rub. 54. Being able to get my hands on a box of chocolate mint Girl Guide cookies before they're sold out. 55. Finding money you forgot about in a coat pocket 56. Feeling the negative ions in the air when close to a waterfall. 57. When you think about someone and you suddenly run into them or hear from them. 58. Being upgraded to a more expensive suite when you book in at a hotel because they're all out of the rooms you reserved. 59. Homemade apple pie. 60. Getting all the green lights while driving to your destination. :bowdown::sm185: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Royalfun 55449 Report post Posted May 1, 2010 61. Grandma's brownies 62. Getting on the stage to receive your diploma 63.an eye contact and a smile with a baby at the grocerie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NotchJohnson 214132 Report post Posted May 1, 2010 64. Getting a text on your phone simply saying "I love you" 65. Peanut butter toast 66. Finding out you won the lottery last night ( yip yip hooray! ) 67. sitting outside on the patio with good friends Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted May 1, 2010 63.an eye contact and a smile with a baby at the grocerie That one is a MUST on the list!!!! 68. Head banging to the guitar solo on Bohemian Rhapsody 69. Discretely removing the wedgie 70. When your child picks only you to kiss the "owie" to make it better 71. Butter chicken 72. Kevin Smith movies 73. A scent that reminds you of someone you miss 74. Tequila shots with cinnamon and oranges rather than salt and lemon 75. Helping an older woman and getting a sloppy kiss on the cheek. 76. Our flag being raised at the Olympics 77. The day you finally got your license 78. Roses Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest isla*****d Report post Posted May 1, 2010 79 - Buying your first car. 80 - First time going into a bar Legally (or non-legally)! 81 - Picking up your prom date before the dance. 82 - Catching up with a long lost friend. 83 - The first sign of Spring. 84 - The first bonfire of the year on the beach. 85 - Waking up in the morning while camping (I love that smell). "Waking up in the morning feeling like P-diddy" (haha just kidding). 86 - Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt on a hot day. 87 - Buying a puppy. 88 - Receiving a smile back from an attractive woman :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meg O'Ryan 266444 Report post Posted May 1, 2010 79. Watching the birds at the feeder 80. Listening to the waterfalls by my pool 81. The smell of chicken bones simmering to make a broth 82. The warm lick from a puppy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emma Alexandra 123368 Report post Posted May 1, 2010 The first time you enter the lady of your choice/the first time she feels you inside [especially if there is alot of chemistry} you know that awwwww feeling.. sunrises getting a present you never expected bike rides in the rain being overcome with passion a crush on someone you never expected the sound of the ocean my kisses {haha ok that's just a funny}lol Additional Comments: The smell of a newborn....damn jut the new born baby is worth a lot... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjrd 324 Report post Posted May 1, 2010 warm summer eavning boat rides when the lake is calm. payment with a smile for a job well done. listening to the loons before a storm watching the sunrise over a calm misty lake with a friend that huge harvest moon in autum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meg O'Ryan 266444 Report post Posted May 1, 2010 seeing the first tulip bloom popcorn oozing with butter chocolat anything black licorice giggling babies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites