When I woke up yesterday I was 35 years old.
What?
I know. But it's true.

Anyway, I thought to myself "I should do my 35 at 35!", which is a thing I used to do on Birthdays but which I'd completely forgotten about until yesterday. And I keep thinking of it. Like a song stuck in my head. So here we go.

1. Matt
Very best husband, best friend and lover of all time. Add father, handyman and shoulder to cry on to that list. I'd be lost without him.

2. Kids

Ridiculous, funny, smart, sassy, messy, sweet, helpful, naughty, infuriating and beautiful. Tessa and Asher are everything.

3. Really great friends.

The kind that bring me beautiful gifts and stay until midnight.

4. Mini-vacations to Vegas.

Once a quarter, baby. Because I need it.

5. Weekends.

I wish they were longer. Also, all weekends must have waffles made by Matt.

6. Books.

I love to read. So much.

7. Summertime.

and the livin' is easy. So many things I love about Summer it could have it's own 35 list.

8. Clean floors.
It's almost an obsessions. Floor cleaning Friday might be my favorite day of the week, even if it does only last for an hour. 

9. Dogs. 

In direct opposition to number 8, I really like dogs. My dogs, my foster dogs, other peoples dogs. In that order. Except when my dog eats my rug and falls to the bottom of that list. 

10. Staying up late.

I like to party.

I also like to watch chick tv and play online while Matt snores next to me and the whole house is quiet. Late nights are the best.
11. Good TV

I heart tv.
So. Much.

12. Games on my tablet.

Even when they insist on telling me I cannot lose stars at this rank. Thanks for that.

13. Eating good food.

Let's be honest. This should be closer to the top of the list.

14. Cooking.

Creativity and control. Also yummy-ness. These are things I like a lot.

15. Yoga.

When we were first married I made Matt take one yoga class with me.
It was a big, fat fail.
My commitment to yoga has fluctuated in the last 15 years, but right this second I happen to be very into yoga. And so is Matt. Deep breathing makes us happy :)

16. Family.

Especially the little ones. Muah!

17. Being a Pescatarian.

Not that many people know what a Pescatarian is. Spell Check definitely doesn't know what it is. It's somebody that doesn't eat meat, but does eat fish. Vegetarian + fish. In my world we eat fish maybe once a week. The rest of the time we're vegetarian. Going on 2 years now, and I love it. Makes me feel good.

18. Having people over.

I love to throw a party. Or a get-together. Or a dinner. 

19. Social Media

Because even though I feel awkward posting selfies, I like it, too. Also, stalking has never been easier.

20. Going to the movies.

Date night is the best. Seeing a good movie is even better.

21. Pretty things.

Flowers, jewelry, home decor. Sparkle. The color turquoise. Clean lines. mixed textures. Tufting. retro, vintage, modern, classic, shabby chic, elegant...so many things that I find pretty.

22. Yoga pants and hoodies.

This should be WAY higher. Yoga pants...I love you. Like, a lot. 

23. Watching TV in bed.

With my head on Matt's chest. Yes, please,

24. Showers.

Hot running water fixes a lot of things. I also tend to have really good ideas in the shower. 

25. My job.

And my boss. I got really lucky.
26. Science Fiction.
I'm no longer surprised that I'm a sci-fi nerd. Though sometimes I'm surprised by how BIG of a sci-fi nerd I am.

27. Football.

the real stuff, the little league stuff and the fantasy stuff. 

28. Sushi.

It took me 33 years to like raw fish. It gets it's own mention outside of "good food".

29. Family pictures.

Because damn, we're a good looking group of people!

30. Board games. 

Ticket to ride is a major thing around here right now.

31. Girl Scouts. 

Because it's an amazing organization and I'm proud that my daughter and I are both part of the important things they do.

32. My blankey.

Don't judge me.

33. Hiking, boating and camping.

Oh, nature. You're so good to me

34. History.

Especially English history. Just call me an Anglophile.

35. Making lists.

Because how else could I check things off?

So now it's out of my head - thank God! And I think Birthday lists are going to be a tradition around here. I'll definitely be making Tessa create her own list in a couple of months. I think she'll enjoy it.

Until next time...which hopefully won't be the morning after I wake up 36.