Theo the Leo

This is a good topic to think about. So, what are my 10 simple pleasures? 
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2. Being with T
He is the most important person in my life. He is not only my best friend, and my son's father, but also my soul mate. We can talk to each other the whole night, share our opinions, do things together, laugh together, travel together . . . he has become a part of my life. I love him more than anything. He completes me.

3. Laying under a sky full of stars, counting the shooting stars
Severn or eight years ago, some of T’s friends from America came to Taiwan to visit us. Another important reason for their trip to Taiwan was to observe the Leonids, a meteor shower. T and I took them to Mountain Ali for a couple of days. We went out every night and lay on the ground watching the sky full of stars. One night, I counted the shooting stars and there were 197 shooting stars flying over our heads. Can you believe that? This was definitely an unforgettable experience. If you haven’t had this experience yet, just close your eyes and try to imagine a picture of it. I think everybody would enjoy doing this.

4. Having a good sleep
Taking a rest or a nap, and in particular getting a good night’s sleep are very important to me. I can't do anything if I haven’t had a good sleep. Sometimes I wonder if World War III started outside my home whether I would choose to run away or just sleep in my comfortable bed. I think the answer would be the latter.

5. Shopping at rummage sales
I love shopping, but I don’t like to spend a lot of money buying things that are overpriced. But it’s different feeling when you shop at a rummage sale. Shopping at a rummage sale is just the same as being a pirate searching for treasure on an island. You never know what kind of treasure you will find. Once you find things you love, you don’t need to worry that you will have to pay too much for it. At a rummage sale, you can buy a lot and only spend a little.

6. Talking with my sister
I don’t have many close friends. The only two intimate friends I have are my husband and my sister. Basically, I am a quiet person. I like to listen to people and give them the chance to talk. Actually, I am not good at expressing myself, not to mention talking with people that I don’t really know well. But I feel comfortable talking to my sister. It’s a joy to talk to her.

7. Watching a good movie
Even though I haven’t watched any movies in a theater since my son was born, I still remember the happiness I felt as I sat in a movie theater and watched a film, especially a good one. If I could, I would spend the whole day doing one thing: watching movies. It’s a kind of education, or meditation. I have learned a lot of lessons from movies.

8. Arranging my room or home
Every once in a while, if I have time and am in a good mood, I like to rearrange the things in my room or in my condo. This is something I have done since I was teenager. I still recall the first time I arranged the things in my own room. I was just a junior high school student, and after I had finishing rearranging my room, I felt that I owned the whole world, and my heart was full of confidence. The room became like a secret garden to me; I could stay there for hours. Now, even though I am not a teenager any more, I still love doing this.

9. Having a nice massage
I think that I am spoiled by my husband. My first massage experience was in Tailand . Ever since then, I have loved getting massages. Sometimes, my husband or my sister will give me a nice massage. I really feel good after receiving a massage. 

10. Eating in a restaurant
I think I am weird. Most women like to cook, but I don’t. I like to go out to eat. Luckily, my husband lets me do this. His understanding about this gives me a lot of freedom and the chance to taste different food from different countries. I am not afraid to try new dishes, and I don’t have to worry about my weight yet. So, I hope that I can continue to enjoy many meals at different restaurants. 

There are 4 more simple pleasures that popped up into my mind. I think I should just write them down.

11. Being in a library
A library is a place where I can spend the whole day reading. I really like the atmosphere at a library. I can feel other people’s concentration as they read or write. I also like the smell of paper from all the old and new books there. I love the library because it has a lot of reference sources and materials. There are newspapers, magazines, books, documents, even films, videos, and slides . . . any information that I want to find can be found at the library. 

12. Breastfeeding my children
I have only one child now. But if I can, I would like to have as many more children as possible. This is a feeling that only a mother can know. I am glad that I am now a mother.

13. Being a mother
I never knew that I could be so happy with my son. As a full-time mother, I realize that, just as my husband once said, I can do anything, but not everything. As a full-time mother, I now understand that taking on such a big responsibility does not have to be a burden. It has actually become a labor of love. I am so glad that I have the chance to be a mother.

14. Traveling from countries to countries