Awesome Stuff

So I read this book called The Book of Awesome where great stuff that's often overlooked/an afterthought is celebrated.

I love this concept, because there is so much in life that is so great but so under-appreciated!

I have made my own list of awesomely under-appreciated stuff here:

• Popping bubble wrap.  This is so awesome there are even websites with virtual bubble wrap popping...and yes, I've spent way too much time on them.  
• High fives. Whoever invented the high five must've been left hanging a lot that first year...
• New keychains. Maybe that one's just me and my love for little knick knacks.
• Petrichor.  AKA the smell of rain!
• First table called for dinner at an event.  "Stay seated, peasants!"
• Having your birthday land on the weekend.
• Lights go out at a show.  Let the show begin!
• Smelling baked goods.  Almost as good as eating them...OK, not really.
• The darkness backstage behind the curtains.  Makes your nerves and adrenaline go out of control.
• New checkout line opens. First in line!
• Changing after wearing something uncomfortable...or wearing PJs all day- even better.
• Warm clothes just out of the dryer.
• The sound of popcorn popping. They should make an album of that.
• Seeing a friend wave from a distance
• Leftovers!
• Spinning doors. Although I do have a bit of fear about getting stuck in them after an incident with a pool noodle...it's a long story.
• New piece of gum.
• Free refills.  Really anything free.
• Finding something you lost or remembering something you forgot.
• When you see your food come out at a restaurant.
• Pretending brushy things at the car wash are octopi...when you're an adult.

• Taking off your shoes in the car.
• When you hear a song you haven't heard in a while. And all the memories come flooding back.
• Putting chips on a sandwich.  Crunch!
• Knowing Jeopardy/Millionaire answers. And convincing yourself you are the genius of geniuses...you should totally try out for those shows!
• Stomach cramps from laughing so hard.  Or in my case, Asthma attacks.
• Finding the remote.  That thing is always missing!
• Workout cramps.  Proving once and for all you are NOT lazy!
• Blanket tents.
• Glow sticks!
• Unwrapping a gift.  It's like a mini mystery.
• Using a good pen.  "Look how it glides!"
• Having a Slurpee in the Winter...you rebel!  
• Pet birthdays.  Happy birthday, Lester!
• Remembering what movie that guy is from.  "That's right, he was in Dumb and Dumber!"
• Exploring the junk drawer. When did I buy a laser pointer?
• Half birthdays!  I get a cake every year.
• When the teacher/boss is absent.  Party!
• Snail mail letters.
• Dancing around the living room.  I do this wayyy too often.
• Seeing your old neighborhood.
• Hanging your arm out of your car window.  Yes, you look just like Clint Eastwood.
• Nearing the end of a book.  Even if you do like it.
• Finding what you needed in a store.  
• 67 degrees.
• Being applauded.  AKA feeling like a rockstar, even if you're just giving a PowerPoint presentation to some high schoolers.
• Getting a genuine compliment.  Giving one is pretty cool too.
• First day of sun after rain.
• Putting sunglasses on. And feeling like the Men in Black...or Doc Ock if you're in an evil mood. Mwa Ha Ha!

What would you add to your list of awesome stuff?  Leave me a comment below!