Some of my favourite things

I was browsing through this blog (that I have been frequenting after reading a few articles that seemed like pure genius, especially this one on kissing frogs. Anywayz...... I saw a recent post where she said that she was making a list of things she liked to lift up her spirits. And I thought... well..I should also come up with a list of favourite things. But to also follow the song....from the Sound of Music...
So.. here is a list of things.. that bring a smile to my lips...and things I like

Somehow... my mind seems stuck on the first thing as being Jade. yes..the stone Jade. There is some deep desire in me to own a piece of jade. Maybe something like this piece shown here. I remember reading in Reader's digest, a long long time ago.. that jade is one stone that stays warm.. and that translucent nature ... beckoning... demanding
Beauty in nature.... lying unobserved... playing itself for no audience... but for the sake of itself
Smiles
A good deed
Grandparents
Friends

Kids.. naughty kids....their impish personalities... quick retorts... and irrefutable logic
The smell of rain after a dry spell
Honesty
Consideration for another's thoughts and feelings
Talking...
Women in long skirts...and frilly blouses (delicate...lace...satin...)
Unexpected compliments....
My favourite dishes
Dogs
Crisp money
Jokes (even PJ's)
Understanding someone's hidden thoughts
Driving ...
more later