I like my toast French and I like my clothes pink. I believe that there is great value in the petits plaisirs of life, for it is in these preferences, in our personal small pleasures, that we weave togeter the tapestry of our lives. Take inventory of the tapestry that you are weaving. Is
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I have an inordinate amount of pleasure when eating basil. Every bite of a dish flavored with basil leaves makes me want to do a play-by-play of the rich flavor that I experience through this incredible herb. This morning I put approximately twenty leaves of basil into my egg whites, and it was heaven. I
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I believe that it is possible to squeeze happiness out of every moment in life. The priorities and expectations that you set for yourself in any given day will ultimately determine the rest of your life, or at least your attitude towards living. Happiness is like a breakfast of champions — it will guide
GLITTER HAPPINESS
Glitter eyeshadow is sort of my thing. I love it. I wear it every day. It gets on my work uniform, and it brings out the brightness of my corresponding neon colored shoes. Glitter makes me happy, it makes me sparkle, and it makes other people laugh at me. All good things. What
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Pain is a funny thing. No one wishes it upon themselves, but life isn’t life without it. I just spent the past three hours doubled-over from unexplainable stomach spasms; the pain was paralyzing and excruciating. I typically get one of these “attacks” once a year and they always bring to me to tears, making me
PETIT PLAISIRS IN AN AMERICAN WORLD
In France, petits plaisirs, or small pleasures, are what make life so very worth living. Petits plaisirs are exactly why the French do not know the meaning over over-indulgence, for they understand that by allowing yourself the petits plaisirs you desire (in moderation that is), your life will be more balanced and complete. Keeping with