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Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by Ozegbe(m): 3:47pm On Feb 04, 2012
Here are some few things life has to offer, I read them and they interest me so I decided to share and hope someone finds them interesting too. 1. Sleeping In on a Rainy Day – As the rain beats lightly against the window, you nestle your head deeper into your pillow. The sound is soothing and your bed feels like a sanctuary. There is no place you would rather be. 2. Finding Money You Didn’t Know You Had – You reach into your pocket and find a 1000 note bill from the last time you wore these jeans. You aren’t rich, but you are richer than you were a second earlier. 3. Making Brief Eye Contact with Someone of the Opposite Sex– You pass her on the street or in the subway. She glances up at you momentarily, making direct eye contact in a way that seems to communicate a subtle curiosity. For a split second it makes you think… and then it’s gone. 4. Skinny Dipping – There is something mysteriously liberating about being naked in a body of water. You are naked, but it feels natural, a sense of unrefined freedom. 5. Seeing a Friend Stumble Over Himself – As you walk across the street with your friend, he fails to accurately address the curb on the other side. He trips and stumbles around momentarily before regaining his footing, then swiftly attempts to play it off like nothing happened. This can be a hilarious sight if the moment is right. 6. Hearing the Right Song at the Right Moment - It doesn’t matter what the setting is, hearing the right song for that moment is one of those simple pleasures in life that instantly lifts your spirits. You could be driving home from work, hanging out at a bar with friends, or jogging. When the right song rattles your ear drums the entire meaning of life seems crystal clear. 7. The First Sip of a Beverage When You’re Thirsty – You just finished mowing the lawn or taking a long jog. The only thing on your mind is an ice- cold glass of water. When you are really, really thirsty, that first sip of any liquid beverage is sheer bliss. 8. Catching a Glimpse of Bare Skin on the Opposite Sex – For guys, it’s when the waitress bends over a little too far. For girls it’s seeing that buff guy in a Speedo. Either way, when you see a bit more skin than you were expecting on the opposite sex, you can’t help but to smirk on the inside. 9. Saying the Same Thing Simultaneously – There is a moment of silence. Then all of the sudden you and your friend blurt out the same exact set of words simultaneously. This rare occurrence is something to smile about. 10. The Pull-Through Parking Spot – You pull into a parking spot and are delighted to see the availability of the parking spot immediately in front of you. You pull through to the spot in front so that when you return to the car you can drive forward out of the parking spot. Why? Because driving backwards is a pain in the butt. 11. Realizing You Have More Time to Sleep – Something abruptly awakens you and you think it’s time to get up. Then you squint over at your alarm clock and realize you still have 2 more hours to sleep. A warm euphoric feeling shoots though your body as you glide gracefully back to your dreams. 12. People Watching – Sitting there on your bench you can see people in every direction. Tall people, small people, thin and plump. Blond, brunette, and redhead alike. Each of them has a different stride and a unique expression. As you drift from body to body you are mesmerized by what you see. 13. Putting On Clothes Straight from the Dryer – As soon as the dryer buzzes, you pull out your clothes and put them on. They feel soothingly warm on your skin and emit a fresh-scented aroma into the air. A sentiment of ease comes over you as you head out to conquer the day. 14. A Familiar Smell – You just pulled into your parent’s driveway and opened the car door. You haven’t been home in a long while. You smell familiarity in the air, the scent of a large pine tree in the neighbor’s yard. As you head through the front door, more familiar smells consume your senses. Gosh, it feels good to be home 15. The Feeling You Get When Your Idea Works – You have been struggling to resolve a complex problem all day and you just can’t seem to get it right. Filled with frustration, you decide to exercise one last idea before calling it a night. You’ve had many ideas before that failed miserably… but this time it works.
Re: Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by omega25red(m): 3:54pm On Feb 04, 2012
paragraphs are important when posting it makes for easy reading. this jumbled up mess you have here will not be read by anyone
Re: Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by Ozegbe(m): 3:56pm On Feb 04, 2012
16. Fresh, Clean Bed Sheets – You yank at the corner of the bedspread to create just enough space to slide your body under the freshly cleaned sheets. The sheets feel cool to the touch. Everything seems so clean, like nobody has ever slept in this bed before. 17. A Beautiful View – As the car veers around the side of the mountain you gaze out the passenger window. It’s a clear, sunny day and you can see the entire valley below filled with wild flowers and bright green vegetation. The scenery reminds you of something you once saw in National Geographic. But here it is live, right before your eyes. 18. Reminiscing About Old Times with Your Closest Friends – Pink Floyd once said “the memories of a man in his old age are the deeds of a man in his prime”. There is no simple pleasure more satisfying than recounting the greatest moments of your life with your closest friends who lived these moments alongside you. 19. Receiving an Unexpected Compliment – It’s been an average day. Nothing really great has happened, but nothing terrible occurred either. This monotonous day has put you in a dreary mood. Unexpectedly, an older, attractive lady taps you on the shoulder, calls you “handsome” and says she loves your shirt. The day just got a whole lot better. 20. Having a Good Laugh – Laughter is the greatest cure of all. Life is extraordinary in the moments when you are laughing so hard you can barely breathe. These moments of deep laughter are divine in the sense that they cleanse your mood and set your mind on a positive track. 21. The Feeling After a Healthy Workout - It’s a giddy feeling of self accomplishment; the one true activity that actually makes you feel better and look better simultaneously. When you walk out the front door of the gym you are on top of the world. 22. The Celebration in the Instant Something Makes Sense – Even now that it has explained to you for the third time, you just don’t understand how it works. Everyone else seems to understand but you. Then out of the blue the dots connect in your mind. You finally get it, and it feels great! 23. Relaxing Outdoors on a Sunny Day – As you relax sprawled out in a lawn chair, the sun warms your skin and a light breeze keeps the temperature comfortable. Birds are chirping merrily in the trees behind you. You are at complete peace with the environment. 24. Holding Hands with Someone You Love – Every time she grabs your hand you are overcome with an awareness of how much she means to you. Holding hands is sensual and physically intimate, yet subtle. There are few people you allow to hold your hand, so when it happens you can be sure that the moment is special. 25. Playing in the Water – Water marvels people of all ages. From jumping in puddles as a child, to doing cannon balls in the pool as an adolescent, to enjoying a cocktail in the Jacuzzi as an adult… water is enjoyable. 26. Making Someone Smile – You notice that your colleague has been under a great deal of stress with meeting a deadline, so you take it upon yourself to complete one of her indirect responsibilities for her. As soon as she realizes what you did, she comes into your office with a big smile on her face. “Thank you”, she says. You just hit two birds with one stone, because making her smile just made your day. 27. Finishing What You Started – You just finished up a big project you’ve been working on for the last few months, or maybe you just finished your first marathon… Either way, you finalized what you set out to accomplish. The feeling of self accomplishment you get when you finish what you started is by far one of the most rewarding simple pleasures life has to offer. A comprehensive list of life’s simple pleasures would be quite extensive. With a few sporadic exceptions, I believe these simple pleasures hold universal appeal and if you got more add it.
Re: Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by Ozegbe(m): 3:58pm On Feb 04, 2012
i posted this with my phone and i actually arranged them using quick office. DONT know why it reformatted itself after posting.
Re: Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by Mynd44: 4:02pm On Feb 04, 2012
If you think anyone would read that crap, you are seriously sleeping on OKADA
Re: Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by Killz3(m): 5:28pm On Feb 04, 2012
What tha heck!
Re: Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by slimyem: 5:43pm On Feb 04, 2012
read that halfway and i'm so feeling like sleep.*yawns*
Re: Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by Mynd44: 5:46pm On Feb 04, 2012
Sleep jare
Re: Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by Nobody: 6:11pm On Feb 04, 2012
I actually read it and I think its lovely. The simple things of life that makes gives us joy. Nice one poster.
Re: Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by strita(f): 6:47pm On Feb 04, 2012
@poster this is very beautiful! I was smiling all through the reading. Thanks!
Re: Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by LordReed(m): 9:47pm On Feb 04, 2012
@OP
Modify your post and paragraph it, make it easy for the eyes, as it is its headache inducing.

Good points BTW.
Re: Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by Mynd44: 1:21am On Feb 05, 2012
Too long
Re: Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by Nobody: 2:00am On Feb 05, 2012
Can som1 pls summarize? undecided
Re: Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by Basics007: 3:42am On Feb 05, 2012
I struggled to read Number 1 to 17 and i like it. Thereafter i became dizzy. Really paragraphs are important. Pity it was written with a phone
Re: Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by Zilja(f): 6:04am On Feb 05, 2012
I struggled to read but enjoyed them. Just this morning I slept through the rain. In America . Nice!
Re: Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by Mynd44: 7:48am On Feb 05, 2012
Slept through the rain?
Re: Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by cynthiafred67(f): 9:12am On Feb 05, 2012
Ozegbe:

Here are some few things life has to offer, I read them and they interest me so I decided to share and hope someone finds them interesting too. 1. Sleeping In on a Rainy Day – As the rain beats lightly against the window, you nestle your head deeper into your pillow. The sound is soothing and your bed feels like a sanctuary. There is no place you would rather be. 2. Finding Money You Didn’t Know You Had – You reach into your pocket and find a 1000 note bill from the last time you wore these jeans. You aren’t rich, but you are richer than you were a second earlier. 3. Making Brief Eye Contact with Someone of the Opposite Sex– You pass her on the street or in the subway. She glances up at you momentarily, making direct eye contact in a way that seems to communicate a subtle curiosity. For a split second it makes you think… and then it’s gone. 4. Skinny Dipping – There is something mysteriously liberating about being Unclad in a body of water. You are Unclad, but it feels natural, a sense of unrefined freedom. 5. Seeing a Friend Stumble Over Himself – As you walk across the street with your friend, he fails to accurately address the curb on the other side. He trips and stumbles around momentarily before regaining his footing, then swiftly attempts to play it off like nothing happened. This can be a hilarious sight if the moment is right. 6. Hearing the Right Song at the Right Moment - It doesn’t matter what the setting is, hearing the right song for that moment is one of those simple pleasures in life that instantly lifts your spirits. You could be driving home from work, hanging out at a bar with friends, or jogging. When the right song rattles your ear drums the entire meaning of life seems crystal clear. 7. The First Sip of a Beverage When You’re Thirsty – You just finished mowing the lawn or taking a long jog. The only thing on your mind is an ice- cold glass of water. When you are really, really thirsty, that first sip of any liquid beverage is sheer bliss. 8. Catching a Glimpse of Bare Skin on the Opposite Sex – For guys, it’s when the waitress bends over a little too far. For girls it’s seeing that buff guy in a Speedo. Either way, when you see a bit more skin than you were expecting on the opposite sex, you can’t help but to smirk on the inside. 9. Saying the Same Thing Simultaneously – There is a moment of silence. Then all of the sudden you and your friend blurt out the same exact set of words simultaneously. This rare occurrence is something to smile about. 10. The Pull-Through Parking Spot – You pull into a parking spot and are delighted to see the availability of the parking spot immediately in front of you. You pull through to the spot in front so that when you return to the car you can drive forward out of the parking spot. Why? Because driving backwards is a pain in the butt. 11. Realizing You Have More Time to Sleep – Something abruptly awakens you and you think it’s time to get up. Then you squint over at your alarm clock and realize you still have 2 more hours to sleep. A warm euphoric feeling shoots though your body as you glide gracefully back to your dreams. 12. People Watching – Sitting there on your bench you can see people in every direction. Tall people, small people, thin and plump. Blond, brunette, and redhead alike. Each of them has a different stride and a unique expression. As you drift from body to body you are mesmerized by what you see. 13. Putting On Clothes Straight from the Dryer – As soon as the dryer buzzes, you pull out your clothes and put them on. They feel soothingly warm on your skin and emit a fresh-scented aroma into the air. A sentiment of ease comes over you as you head out to conquer the day. 14. A Familiar Smell – You just pulled into your parent’s driveway and opened the car door. You haven’t been home in a long while. You smell familiarity in the air, the scent of a large pine tree in the neighbor’s yard. As you head through the front door, more familiar smells consume your senses. Gosh, it feels good to be home 15. The Feeling You Get When Your Idea Works – You have been struggling to resolve a complex problem all day and you just can’t seem to get it right. Filled with frustration, you decide to exercise one last idea before calling it a night. You’ve had many ideas before that failed miserably… but this time it works.


*Yawns* Can't read, too long
Re: Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by Mynd44: 9:32am On Feb 05, 2012
You can't read yet you can paste
Re: Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by LogicMind: 9:51am On Feb 05, 2012
you missed some:
-getting a promotion. what a great feeling when your boss anounces that you'll be changing your office with new responsibilities and a bigger salary.
-driving for the first time: this is especially for boys. ooh! what a feeling.
-your first kiss
-hearing that girl you have been chasing for weeks say "yes".
-if you are in nigeria, getting your visa
-the sight of your first baby

and many more
Re: Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by uniqueren(f): 11:32am On Feb 05, 2012
I tried my best, and i finish it, bravo cheesy

there are other insignificant ones lyk coming on NL and see a hilarious comment, makes my day most tyms
Re: Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by Mynd44: 12:11pm On Feb 05, 2012
I finally overcame my laziness and decided to read it but alas, I slept off after the third line
Re: Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by Goldieluks: 12:17pm On Feb 05, 2012
@OP. Nice nice nice is all I could say. This goes to show that we humans have got some very similar experiences ,partaining to the simple pleasures of life.
Re: Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by Switup: 7:05pm On Feb 05, 2012
C'mmon Mynd44 u'll definitely enjoy D stuff; blif moi





@op dat was gooouuudi-lious. ***HIGH FIVE***
Re: Some Simple Satisfying Pleasures Of Life. (take Time To Go Through Them). by bekay911(f): 7:18pm On Feb 05, 2012
Very lovely. Indeed d best tins in life are free

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