I like writing lists, but this time I’ve decided to list with a twist. Below you will find parts of my week and the possible categories they could be grouped in. For example, the television show The Office could be categorized under “things that make me laugh” or “shows starring my tv boyfriend, John Krasinski” or “something I’m likely to quote incessantly.” Or watermelon could be part of “delicious nectars of the gods” or “things that, if wasted, will be punishable by death” or “foods I could eat all day every day for the rest of my life.” Get the idea?

1. Taking the dog to the dog park.
   • public areas where people don’t feel particularly compelled to pick up dog poop
   • good times to have an iPod
   • bad places to wear flip flops
2. Crossing the thing off my To Do list that has been there for almost a month.
   • things that are gratifying
   • satisfying results stemming from unpleasant processes
   • molehills made into mountains (concerning how such a thing stayed on the list for so long)
3. Getting unexpected phone calls/emails from friends.
   • things that make me smile
   • activities that make staying up late worthwhile
   • times when nostalgia seems much more important than the present
4. Learning to dream actively instead of passively.
   • times when “The Obvious” hits you on the head with a 2X4
   • things that make you visit Travelocity
   • moments of boundless possibility
5. Getting flowers unexpectedly.
   • things that make you want to listen to Beatles songs
   • times when the olfactory sense abruptly trumps all other sensations
   • reasons it’s great to be loved