Things that are marvelous
- Spending all day in bed with your lover.
- Spending all day alone with yourself, doing whatever pleases.
- Crying at a movie, book, play, song, or other work of art, not because it is sad, but because it is beautiful.
- The ritual of making yourself feel beautiful.
- Awakening to a kiss from, or in the arms of, your lover.
- Overdressing for the occasion
- A long, scented bath, with candles, bubbles, and soft music.
- Eating nothing but things you shouldn’t for a whole day; whether it is because they are bad for you, too expensive, or both…
- The smell of your lover with no cologne or perfume on.
- Eating something with your fingers you’re supposed to eat with a fork.
- Warm hands/lips on cold skin.
(Originally Posted January 8, 2006)