A random list of things that bring me joy
- When you pull your bed sheet and all the creases disappear.
- When you make a protein shake and there are no lumps.
- When the eggshells of a boiled egg come off in one big chunk .
- When you come home after a long day and your flatmate says that you’re free to take the food in the kitchen.
- When fresh egg pasta is on reduced price.
- When you peel a banana and there are no strings attached.
- When you put Spotify on shuffle and one of your favourite songs come on first.
- When you pour the exact weight of coffee beans without having to adjust.
- When you wake up and see the sun unobstructed by the clouds. (in London)
- When you cook soup/curry/braised stuff and lift off the lid and that smell hits your nose and your glasses get fogged up with flavourful goodness.
- When you rip off toilet paper neatly at the perforations.
- When you wipe off the ink cleanly from your calligraphy nibs in one wipe.
- When you find a new smashing outfit combination from your wardrobe.
- When you finally use up all your coins without receiving change.
- When you make an emulsion sauce with the perfect consistency.
- When you squeeze that last drop of toothpaste from the tube and it forms a perfect nurdle.
- When you shop for groceries and everything fits snuggly in your backpack.
- When you drink filter coffee at its optimum temperature.
- When you finish a chapter of a book just as the train stops at your destination.
- When you finish a run and the distance ran is a whole number of kilometres.
- When you arrive home and your phone battery is just about to die.
- When your friends help make your calorie intakes worth it.
- When you wake up in the morning and your socks stay stretched.
- When your parcel from Amazon arrives minutes after you get home.
- When you do a time check on your automatic watch and the deviation is zero.
- When you make a satisfying rhythm cutting vegetables.
- When you refill your fountain pens without washing and it makes a glorious sheen.
- When the lighter works on the first try.
- When you look to the sky and see a bird diving a beautiful curve.
- When you never measure ingredients and the dish turns out very well-balanced.
- When you sharpen a pencil neatly with just a knife.
- When all the carrots are of similar shape and size.
- When you make a symphony sharpening your knife at the start of a cooking session.
- When you flourish a perfect curve in a calligraphy session.
- When you write a journal entry to exactly the end of the page.
- When you stretch and hit that sweet spot of growth between comfort and torture.
- When you look at trees swaying in a synchronised timing.
- When you finish a meal and become well satisfied but not too full.
- When you drink tap water and it is at the right temperature.
- When you refill a pen without any spillages.
- When you wake up seconds before your alarm rings.
- When you ask the waiter/waitress for their recommendation and they actually tell you what they like.
- When you win an auction on eBay.
- When you use your knife for the first time after whetstone-sharpening it.
- When you tie your shoelace which has a flat string and it does not twist and turn.
- When you eat a fruit at its perfect level of ripeness.
- When you have to shift down one belt hole.
- When you cook for your friends and their eyes light up at first bite.
- When the sun shines and the temperature is just right to wear a T-shirt out.
- When your friend texts you just before you want to start a conversation with them.
- When the espresso is actually good.
- When Netflix goes on HD without you having to refresh the page, especially if you’re on VPN.
- When you find the perfect angle during a photoshoot.
- When its raining and your music fits the mood.
- When you step into the bathroom in the morning and feel good when you look in the mirror.
- When someone pays you an honest compliment.
- When you receive snail mail.
- When you make perfect wax seals on your envelopes.
- When you flip a book to the intended page in one flip.
- When you are in public and hear someone speaking your language.
- When your friends give you one look and you know exactly what they are saying.
- When your blocked nose clears up.
- When you land a jump perfectly.
- When your spices run out at the same time.
- When you go outside after it rains and smell petrichor.
- When the meat slides off the bone.
- When the exposure on the polaroid comes out perfect.
- When a Bluetooth device connects automatically.
- When you finish watching a recommended movie on Netflix and actually love it.
- When the food was actually worth the price you paid for it.
- When you buy a piece of clothing online and it fits perfectly.
- When your friend invites you over for a meal.
- When your friend hugs you real good.
- When you achieve a new PR on an exercise.
- When you part ways with your friends after meeting up and think, “Damn, that was wholesome.”
- When you arrive at a traffic light crossing just as it turns green.
- When the customer service personnel smiles.
- When you start noticing that fats are leaving your body.
- When you finally tidy up your desk after a long day.
- When your portable charger’s battery run out just as your phone battery hits 100%.
- When you tilt your chair on two of its legs and manage to balance it for a good few seconds.
- When you leave the house and tap your pockets, to find that all the essentials (wallet, keys, and phone) are there.
- When the last pour of milk fills exactly one cup.
- When your favourite Youtube channels upload new videos.
- When you put on your backpack without the strap twisting.
- When you Netflix and wine by yourself.
- When there is more crayfish in your crayfish and avocado sandwich from Pret.
- When you smile at a stranger in public and they smile back.
- When your favourite song comes on in the café.
- When a restaurant increases their student discount.
- When you meet someone with the same love for food as you.
- When the going gets rough but you still feel loved.
- When you wake up from a nap feeling refreshed although not much time has passed.
- When you come home from work and find freshly cooked food in the kitchen.
- When you sing a song and just want to lift up your hands.
- When you are travelling and find an outdoor gym.
- When you find a secondhand book store.
- When you walk into a room and immediately love the smell.
- When you find a new favourite restaurant
- When you finally finish a to-do list.
Writing this has actually revealed a lot about myself, about how my subconscious works. And it is fun.