Chocolate Makes Me Smile

Chocolate comes from cocoa,
Which is a tree.
That makes it a plant.
Chocolate is salad.

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Blog Holiday

Unfortunately, I cannot blog this weekend. Fortunately, this is because I am away at Easterfest! www.easterfest.com. I'm anticipating an awesome weekend, and I'll probably have some photos to share when I return early next week. 

Rain Makes Me Smile

You can view the list of things that make me smile here.

And you can view the previous posts about this list here!

I adore rainy weekends. The ones when I would rather stay in bed than get moving. And when I do get moving, I do stuff I love, like a craft project or writing a short story.

I love falling asleep with the sound of rain pattering on the tin roof overhead. It sends shivers down my arm, and I love that.

There are rainy days that ruin plans. Rainy days that slosh mud over scheduled picnics. But there’s always something to learn from those days.

The joy that comes after the rain—the mild breeze and the refreshing smell—is a total plus.

Rain, you make me smile. :)

Fresh Paper Makes Me Smile

I had so much fun with my '5 things that make me smile' list blog post that I wanted to go into more detail, throwing in some photography as well.
Ahh...I do love the smell of fresh paper. I discovered I like to take a sniff of a new book before cracking open the cover.
When we get a new ream of paper, I usually volunteer to open it.
And when we go to shopping, the stationary shop is a priority for me.
It's not just the smell of paper that I love. I also grin at imagining the possibilities that could come from a blank page.
Paper, you make me smile. :)

Five Things That Make Me Smile

1. The smell of fresh paper
2. The sound of rain on a roof
3. The taste of chocolate
4. The sights of Autumn
5. The feeling of a strong salty wind at the beach
:)