Likes and dislikes
I have been sharing a random list of things that bring me joy on a weekly basis, in an effort to appreciate what we have and what’s around us; a reminder, if you will, of the beauty in our world and the little joys in our every day. I’ve also wanted to put together a broader list highlighting things I like and dislike, for fun, but also as a reminder of what I should focus more on (likes) and avoid (dislikes).
With that said, here are my lists:
Likes:
Flowers and plants, especially orchids. Jasmine scent. Gardenias and their perfume. Lavender. Nature. Thunderstorms. Rain. The smell of rain. Quiet. Bird songs. The smell of frost. The scent of autumn leaves. Fresh air. The early spring days. Spring flowers. A cool breeze on a hot day. Clouds. Blue skies. Ocean air. The ocean. Beach walks. Beachcombing. Mountains. Cliffs. The desert. Walking. Biking. Traveling. Reading. Hot showers. Using a cooling shampoo or body wash. Freshly cleaned sheets. Fresh hot coffee. A good book, historical fiction, preferably. A feel-good movie. A classy comedy. Older movies. Jewelry, especially earrings. Pearls everything. Cateye sunglasses. Espadrilles. Cute shoes. Cute but practical bags. Blue and white. Dresses, lots of dresses. Did I mention flowy dresses? Long, cozy cardigans. Silk(y) scarves. The color blue. Lipstick. Cooking with garlic. Pasta. Savory over sweet. Mediterranean food. Potatoes in any form. Limestone buildings. Buildings with character. Clean spaces. Natural light. Ceramics. Clay vases. Honesty. Emotional intelligence. Kind people. Cats. Dogs. Funny cat and dog videos.
Dislikes:
Rude people. Loud people. Hypocrites. Liars. Carelessness. Loud music. Noise. Crowded spaces/places. Most of the modern architecture and decor. Athleisure. Clear shoes. Fully-mesh shoes. Cowboy boots. Cowboy hats. Doc Martens. Flip flops. Leggings. VPL. Wearing logos. Aviators. Mirrored sunglasses. Pastel and neon colors. Overly saturated colors. Cinematic and portrait mode. Untidy/messy places. Plastic. Artificial plants. Artificial scents. Carpeted floors (and I don’t mean [area] rugs). Dust. Pet hair. Disorganization. Clutter. Dark places/spaces. Hotels. Public pools. Camping. The sound of fireworks. Injustice. Inequality. Cold weather.
What are your likes and dislikes?
