Ten Guilty Pleasures

Don't deny it...we all have them. There are at least 10 essential "things" we must have in our lives in order to keep on keeping on. What are yours? I have been thinking about this topic lately, and decided to share my 10 guilty pleasures with the world.

1. A warm bath right before bed.
Yes, I admit, I would die without a bathtub. Ask my husband. Have you ever watched the housing shows on HGTV and the couple will have their "top 5" list of necessary features in their next house. Well, number 1 on my list is a bathtub. I don't care if it has jet tubs or even a rubber ducky; I just want a hole in the floor that can fill with warm water. Granted, the hole must be big enough to lounge. A warm bath right before bed is so tranquil.

2. Going to bed knowing your alarm is not set for the following morning.
OH. This feeling is the absolute best. I HATE HATE alarms of any kind. Their annoying high pitch blast just ruins my day. I love going to bed knowing I can sleep until I can't sleep anymore. Don't believe me? Try it.

3. An afternoon thunderstorm.
Well, unless it disrupts a sunbathing session. I love thunderstorms, but only when it is still light out. I admit, I get a little nervous when a storm passes by in the middle of the night. It is pitch black and all I can think about is when the a tree is going to blast through my window. An afternoon thunderstorm is perfect.

4. Lions, tigers, and bears...OH MY.
Animals...animals of any kind (except: spiders, snakes, and most bugs). I love my dogs and cat like they are my own children. Most animal lovers can relate. I get so distraught when I see a cat or dog roaming the streets and I will BEG David to turn around and pick them up. Almost everytime he has refused to turn around...but I still try. It breaks my heart to see a homeless animal. I even have 3 bird nests on my porch in my hanging flower baskets (which are now dead btw) because I refuse to let those little babies be homeless. Having a bad day? Go to an animal shelter and look around. Those big brown eyes will melt your heart.

5. B-r-e-a-d.
hmmmmmm...carbohydrates. Yes, yes, i know...bread is not so good for us. But, I LOVE LOVE a warm yeast roll or a pastry or a donut or pizza or a sub sandwhich or CAKE. I recently started a new "diet" that only lets me have whole grain breads and such...so yeast rolls are most definetly out of the question (and cake and pizza etc). BUT if I lived on a planet where diet and excercise and all that good stuff never mattered, I would so eat yeast rolls for every meal. Yes.

6. Early Fall
I grew up in the hills of North Carolina...very close to the mountains, and I love when the trees are full of color and there is a crisp, cool breeze going by. I love everything about fall: halloween, pumpkins, apples, leaves, thanksgiving, the fair, and digging out winter clothes! As soon as September hits, I will go into excitement mode for the upcoming season. To me, fall is like that mysterious season that gently approaches and gently leaves. Sometimes, if you blink, you'll miss it.

7. Pretty in Pink
Anything and Everything pink...enough said.

8. Children
I think I was born to be a mother. I love children. Being around babies and toddlers is something special. They are so loving and forgiving. They depend on you so much and it just makes me feel worthy. I CAN NOT wait till the day I have my own children. I will finally be content.

9. A day at the spa
Massage, pedicure, manicure, facial, all of the above. Count me in.

10. Toni Braxton
Ok, I love country music, don't get my wrong, and that is basically all i listen too...but songs by Toni Braxton are amazing. She has a great voice and the lyrics are so sensual. When I was little, I memorized every one of her songs and would sing them in the shower. "Unbreak my heart, say you'll love me again. Undo this hurt..."

So, those are my 10 guilty pleasures. I am sure I could think of many more, which calls for a possible "Ten Guilty Pleasures II." Let me know some of yours!