Inspiration

Ok, so... I like to feel that I'm original. I like to feel that I'm creative. Sometimes, though, I like to feel included; I like to feel like one of the cool kids. So today, I'm joining Stretch Marks (who joined Spence) in creating a collection of 25 things that inspire me. SO, here goes, in no particular order...

1. Freshly cut grass
2. Really good sushi
   
3. An amazing book
4. Thunderstorms
5. Niece #3... I'll tell that story someday
6. Celtic music
7. Real, intense, unashamed discussions (about anything, but God and faith are probably my favorite topics)
8. Photography
9. Sandwiches with avocado and alfalfa sprouts
10. My sister
    
11. The smell of books (on that topic, did you know that there's a particular type of mold that grows in old books (something about the paper) that is a hallucinogen, and there are a ton of theories about famous authors who were "inspired" by some of the classics and ended up writing some of their works while they were high on this mold? (sorry for the worst run-on ever))
12. A really good cappuccino
13. Brick or cobblestone streets
14. Anything sculpted by Bernini



15. Driving with the sunroof open
16. Cotton dresses
17. A freshly made bed



18. Opening all the windows in the house and turning the a/c off
19. The feel of really heavy satin
20. Vintage luggage
21. A smooth ball point pin (with green ink)
22. Wax seals
23. Making up recipes as I go
24. Copper-bottom pots and cast-iron skillets (they go together in my head)
25. Clean laundry