A List of Little Delights

23 things that have made me smile recently

When I don’t know what to write but still want to indulge in the practice of journaling, I have a few go-to feel-good prompts: things I’m grateful for, things that have brought me pleasure, things I’m looking forward to. Today’s list falls in the second bucket.

As you’re reading, if you’re like, “Wow, Tess, this feels a bit more coastal than your usual NYC fare,” you’d be correct. I did indeed spend last weekend in a small beach town in Maine for my sister’s graduation and have decided to temporarily make it my personality. I even came back with this perfect boatneck knit sweater to prove it.

Cosplaying coastal

So yeah, I’m shamelessly into the whole coastal thing right now, and you’ll see that reflected in what’s brought me joy as of late. Sue me!

Without further ado:

A List of 23 Little Delights

1. The sun setting after 8 pm

2. Hydrangeas

3. The silly bib they give you to eat lobster

   

   I need a nail color in this shade of red

4. Taking your heels off after a night out

5. Pepperoncinis straight from the jar

6. Black loafers + white ankle socks (my season-agnostic uniform)

7. A whole stadium singing in unison

   

   A sea of people in denim on denim on denim for Cowboy Carter

8. Lingering at the table over a cappuccino and tiramisu, engrossed in conversation

9. Hanging out with my parents

10. Popcorn on the stovetop (feels fancy)

11. The Activist Manuka Honey Face Mask (is fancy)

12. Maine Blueberry Pie Ice Cream

    

    Ice cream and rum punch for lunch

13. Finally finishing a book that wasn’t bad enough to stop but also wasn’t something you loved

14. 70° + sunny

15. A plant coming back to life after being neglected

16. Watching my little sister graduate (!!)

    

    Soon to be Dr. Claire

17. A successful home reno project

18. The simplicity of a sundress

19. Completing a craft you’ve been idly working on for months

20. Communal carbs

    

    At my favorite bakery

21. Making provisional friends at a concert

22. Lighting palo santo and sitting down to write

23. Girls Season 1, Episode 7 (Welcome To Bushwick A.K.A. The Crackcident)

What’s delighting you these days? Let me know in the comments below or use it as your own prompt.

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