Underrated Pleasures

dreamdaisy

I thought about this earlier: I put two things on the happiness thread earlier then decided that no, that was too strong a classification for them, they should be listed under the above title. Here are some of my underrated pleasures - do you have any?


Starting a new bar of soap.
Breaking the foil seal on a jar of coffee.
Filing a ragged nail to smoothness.
A glass of filtered cold water.
Putting on a clean AND ironed Tshirt. (nowadays mine are usually just clean)
Putting away the weekly shop.
Managing to stop the petrol pump not on £19.99 or £20.01 but exactly £20.
Having a wee when I am busting. :oops:

DD

valval

being first into clean bed
fresh bread and butter
finding a sweet left in the packet
a hug when needed
val

mellman01

Can't fault any of those DD and Val, new bed is a real good one, I like going out on a really forsty morning when no one else is around and putting bird food out and having my freind the Robbin come out of the bushes and feed off my hand.

I also loved being up over the back hills walking the dogs when the sun is setting and there's a cold wind blowing and the fields are covered in snow and so are the dogs!, brrrr lovely in a way!.

I also love a roaring log fire of a cold winters evening, we are lucky to have one in our house, wood burning stove that is.

Also sitting in me favourite snug in the pub with a pint, heaven!!.

Flying my glider with the local red kites, they follow the plane like it's one of them bloody love it.

Having a laugh with all my friends on here!.

NinaKKang

Lovely bright, crisp, sunny mornings in winter

Bringing in clean washing off the line - lovely smell you just can't get with the tumble drier

Falling asleep in front of the TV

Watching my girls interact and get on well (until they start bickering)
Mopping a floor - SO satisfying!

Nxx

traluvie

What a great thread lol..

I love watching kids play.. i get such pleasure seeing happy faces..

Sitting on the beach,silence watching the waves..so peaceful and tranquil

Getting into a fresh bed

Love the feel of new clothes, wear it once then put it at bottom of wardrobe to make space for another new item lol.. :P

This one is a bit gross lol..but i love squeezing blackheads..

Smell of bread/cakes..mmmm

Scrubbing/cleaning marks you didn't even notice was there till you started..

I'm sure i can think of some more, keep me occupied lol..it will come to me later as i turn the laptop off , you watch..lol

Stu69

A tune that makes my neck shiver.

That first beer.

My two Springers - make me smile every time.

That dozy feeling of a winter evening, after eating well and just chilling out.

A day without D&V :oops:

Fresh baked bread.

Espresso served by a true barista... in Italy, oh and my own fresh ground coffee beans.

Seeing someone happy as a result of however small a help I can give.

Sneezing!

Just soooooo many more... *ponders*

tjt6768

if it's underrated pleasures then....

Having stitches removed.. Yeah, I know, freak, but I do love that feeling..
Being tattooed, yep, still a freak..
Stepping off the coach in Spain on the first day of my holiday..
(See, normal... Lol)
Hearing a friend laugh so hard over the phone that you still can see them crying..
Cracking my spine, and the wonderful but temporary relief that it brings
Rubbing alcohol gel into cuts on your hands (and the freak returns)
Managing to nibble all the chocolate from a malteser till it's stark rollock naked, then eating the centre, bliss...
Hearing a furry purry pillow..

Stu69

tjt6768 wrote:

if it's underrated pleasures then....


Being tattooed, yep, still a freak..

Good call!

I should have mentioned that one! 42 years old now and still getting work done! Had about 40 hours in the last couple of years on my full sleeves.

I love the pain too - it's therapeutic for sure. :shock:

OK, I'm going to add Chiropractic sessions too after seeing you mention cracking your spine.

daylily

picking a ripe tomato straight off the plant and eating it.

Watching my budgies (sad I know but I love them)

sitting down when the flat is finally clean

listening to the seagulls while lying in bed

fishing even though I don't catch much

baking cakes, (not bothered about eating them)

tjt6768

I like you even more now, in a manly blokey type way of course :???: :shock:
I need some work done, just ain't got the cash at the minute. Got a back piece that's about ninety percent finished plus a few decent sized pieces.
Gotta love that buzzing sound, lol

valval

tjt6768 wrote:

Managing to nibble all the chocolate from a malteser till it's stark rollock naked, then eating the centre, bliss...

thought i was the only one who loves this

joanlawson

Starting a new painting: I love taking out a new sheet of white paper and deciding what I'm going to paint on it.

Mixing up the paint, and seeing how the colours change.

Using my favourite brushes.

Having my hair washed and cut at the hairdresser's ( always cheers me up )

Filling the bath with lots of scented bubbles and lying back to soak in the water.

Switching on the computer and finding an email or PM from a friend.

Stroking my cat when he sits on my knee. Listening to him purring, and snoring when he's asleep.

Eating a meal cooked by someone else.

I like this thread DD. It really makes you think about the good things in life.

julie47

receiving a bunch of flowers

seeing the linen baskets empty

opening a new box of fruit tea and the smell (don't like it to drink, only buy it for when mum calls)

opening a new box of chocs and having first choice

sitting in a cafe with latte and a cake while out shopping

sitting in the car at a beauty spot with a flask and picnic looking at the view

smell of sea and hearing the crash of waves

my dressing gown...its nice and soft and fluffy

and lots more

I like this too dd.

juliepf x

Ankyspond

Having a fresh clean bed and getting into it.

Watching my three kids together.

Seeing my kids achieve something that makes them happy.

Meeting up with old friends.

Remembering how much I love my husband.

Too many more to mention. Xx

tjt6768

Seeing mi Grandma... She always puts a smile on mi face

dreamdaisy

Blimey! I thought this little idea would die a rapid death but no. I forgot the clean bed one but quite a few of you mentioned it - it is obviously a common experience. I loved traluvie's one of cleaning marks you hadn't spotted until you started - so true!

Cleaning the bottom of our taps with some cream cleaner and a toothbrush.
Ditto grouting and window frames.
A good scratch.
The first sip/gulp of tea in the morning.
The hang-over relieving McD's chicken, chips and coke. ( a rarity now)
A new hurt of some sort (until it becomes a pain too far).
Listening to rain in a caravan roof (or a Velux window).
Watching a fire in a domestic hearth.
Feeling properly tired as oppposed to an arthritis tired.
Being able to wipe my feet on a doormat. (usually I can't, it's one of the humira highlights!)
A damn good cry.

prefabkid47

A good pint in front of a roaring log fire ( a double pleasure)
Autumn mornings
Smell of fresh bread
Sucking the chocolate off plain chocolate Brazils
Loading and unloading the dishwasher (sad aren't I ?)
Smell of roasting coffee
Unpacking at the start of a holiday
Dozing after a busy day
Clearing up after doing DIY
Feeling the warmth of the sun on my face
COMING HOME...................

stickywicket

Staring into the garden & watching the woodpecker & finches eating the nuts & seeds

Cherries

Discovering I can lock the public loo.

Field poppies

Being invited, by a young child, to do something that has been utterly impossible for years because they have no concept of my not being as able as they are.

Capturing the essence of a moment with a photo

The post op words “Wake up. It’s all over” when you hadn’t even realised it had begun.

tjt6768

finding out that your download speed on your pc has been upgraded for nowt. Now at ten point one mb/s instead of eight..
Cool.
Not the fastest in the world but not too bad either.

Even the phone is quicker now when I'm using the house wifi..

dreamdaisy

The 'crackle' of a feather duvet. It sounds as though it will keep you warm, as indeed it does. DD

tjt6768

sounds really daft, (just like me) but, using a letter opener.. It's SO much more satisfying than ripping an envelope open.. I mean, what are we, savages? :shock:

dreamdaisy

Blimey, there's posh. I guess the Tetley's is in bone china and Ra's bowl is solid silver too.

I was going to put an even that happened today on this thread but I think it's better qualified for the happiness one. DD

tjt6768

did I not mention that my letter opener is the only knife that we possess as we are so very poor and far from posh. Lol

Ra on the other paw has platinum and diamond bowl.. :roll:

Stu69

dreamdaisy wrote:

The 'crackle' of a feather duvet. It sounds as though it will keep you warm, as indeed it does. DD

That is just brilliant! I love ours - it's one of the bestest things we ever bought and I just love it so much that one of these days it may have to be surgically removed.

stickywicket

tjt6768 wrote:

. I mean, what are we, savages? :shock:

Yup, some of us can get quite savage at times. Just ask Mr SW.

Picking up the highlighter pen or glue stick, after months of non-use, and finding it still works.

valval

hot buttered toast, making some one smile,a kind word, a pm from a pal