A hot shower. A long one. 1 point.
Smoothing on some good lotion. 1 point. If the brand you use can only be purchased someplace other than Target, or your local grocery, add 2 points.
A piece of paper and pen to jot down your own thoughts. 1 point. If the paper is in a Moleskine, or any journal of sorts, add another point. If the pen is of a particular, preferable variety, add one more.
A freshly sliced tomato with a sprinkle of kosher salt, or an apple with cheddar would do. (Substitute your own fresh fruit of choice.) 1 point.
Hearing a great vocal or instrumental: 1 point.
Making your own music: 3 points.
A good book (library books count). 1 point. If you have so many that it's hard to decide which to read first: add 2 points.
A soft place to lie. 1 point. If it has 300+ thread ct. sheets, 2 more.
A hot drink. 1 point. If the cup is called 'grande' and has a plastic lid: make it 3 points.
Receiving a hug is 3 points. If entirely unsolicited, for no known reason: it's 5 points.
Score it.
I got 21.
What are your simple, affordable luxuries? What are life's little pleasures you can count on today?
