Little daily luxuries

[Anonymous]

I walk my son to school. There's a bus, or I could drive him but we love looking at the animals on our walk and watching the seasons change.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Little daily luxuries doesn't have to be store bought.

OK? Like what?

Flowers from the yard in kitchen, morning sun on running trail, cold water on a warm day, freshly washed and dried sheets on bed at night, borrowed book from the library, mother's home made bread from tge oven etc etc.

Yes! Sunday night ritual is a hot shower then getting in my freshly changed bed with crisp percale sheets.

[Anonymous]

During the pandemic, I needed a small luxury and started buying my spices at Penzeys. There are some terrific blends we love, putting their Vietnamese cinnamon in my coffee makes my day start beautifully, and my teenage sons enjoy experimenting when they cook.

Pure joy all the way around!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Little daily luxuries doesn't have to be store bought.

OK? Like what?

I take my coffee out on my back porch and spend at least 15 minutes doing absolutely nothing but enjoying it and reflecting, mostly on things that are good.
My DH "puts me to bed" at night much like you would a kid, brings me water, a little backrub (I used to do the same for my kids)
A break in the middle of the work day for some light stretching or a stroll around the park with some good music
using "the good china" for no reason at all for a family dinner when we can make it happen

I don’t think you know what “luxuries” means…

I don't know what's more depressing. That you're this jaded, or so hung up in your projections that you can't even see it, thus condemning yourself to keep it. PP has an excellent grasp on the luxuries of life, which you're probably equally exposed to, you just don't see them.

That's fscking tragic. What a miserable life!

[Anonymous]

A pretty journal and good pens for my morning pages, coffee or tea (the luxury of choice) in a handmade mug, fresh fruit, herbs, or veggies from my garden, puppy and cat snuggles, comfy clothes (and the luxury of not giving a single eff what other people think of my sartorial choices), snacks in the pantry, bath products that smell great and huge, fluffy body sheets to dry off in, lighting choices (including a bunch of candles), handknit shawls and thick, wool socks, good chocolate...

Beyond the tangible things: my health and mobility and a sense of humor

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Little daily luxuries doesn't have to be store bought.

OK? Like what?

Flowers from the yard in kitchen, morning sun on running trail, cold water on a warm day, freshly washed and dried sheets on bed at night, borrowed book from the library, mother's home made bread from tge oven etc etc.

Yes! Sunday night ritual is a hot shower then getting in my freshly changed bed with crisp percale sheets.

Being clean in clean sheets is the best!

[suzu]

Anonymous wrote:I walk my son to school. There's a bus, or I could drive him but we love looking at the animals on our walk and watching the seasons change.

love this

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What are some things you consider minor little luxuries? Here are some of mine:

Lush bath products - I only recently began to partake and they have amazing lip scrubs and conditioners that feel like a small luxury

Expensive socks - Balega specifically for me

Chameleon cold brew - It is like $10 instead of $4 for cheaper brands but I buy it every week and love it for making protein coffee drinks daily

Good water bottles - I drink a lot more water if the water is ice cold

Why do people have to scrub their lips?

I'm gonna guess you don't use a washcloth either

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Little daily luxuries doesn't have to be store bought.

OK? Like what?

Flowers from the yard in kitchen, morning sun on running trail, cold water on a warm day, freshly washed and dried sheets on bed at night, borrowed book from the library, mother's home made bread from tge oven etc etc.

Yes! Sunday night ritual is a hot shower then getting in my freshly changed bed with crisp percale sheets.

This is the ultimate self care. Feels so good!

[Anonymous]

Cashmere blanket for the couch
Shampoo and conditioner and bodywash from my favorite hotel chain
Candles from Terrain
Fancy chocolates
Tea from the UK

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Little daily luxuries doesn't have to be store bought.

OK? Like what?

I take my coffee out on my back porch and spend at least 15 minutes doing absolutely nothing but enjoying it and reflecting, mostly on things that are good.
My DH "puts me to bed" at night much like you would a kid, brings me water, a little backrub (I used to do the same for my kids)
A break in the middle of the work day for some light stretching or a stroll around the park with some good music
using "the good china" for no reason at all for a family dinner when we can make it happen

I don’t think you know what “luxuries” means…

I don't know what's more depressing. That you're this jaded, or so hung up in your projections that you can't even see it, thus condemning yourself to keep it. PP has an excellent grasp on the luxuries of life, which you're probably equally exposed to, you just don't see them.

That's fscking tragic. What a miserable life!

Well said. Geez.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Little daily luxuries doesn't have to be store bought.

OK? Like what?

I take my coffee out on my back porch and spend at least 15 minutes doing absolutely nothing but enjoying it and reflecting, mostly on things that are good.
My DH "puts me to bed" at night much like you would a kid, brings me water, a little backrub (I used to do the same for my kids)
A break in the middle of the work day for some light stretching or a stroll around the park with some good music
using "the good china" for no reason at all for a family dinner when we can make it happen

I don’t think you know what “luxuries” means…

I don't know what's more depressing. That you're this jaded, or so hung up in your projections that you can't even see it, thus condemning yourself to keep it. PP has an excellent grasp on the luxuries of life, which you're probably equally exposed to, you just don't see them.

That's fscking tragic. What a miserable life!

+1. I suspect the PP who listed those luxuries is a much happier person then the one condemning them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Little daily luxuries doesn't have to be store bought.

OK? Like what?

Flowers from the yard in kitchen, morning sun on running trail, cold water on a warm day, freshly washed and dried sheets on bed at night, borrowed book from the library, mother's home made bread from tge oven etc etc.

Yes! Sunday night ritual is a hot shower then getting in my freshly changed bed with crisp percale sheets.

Being clean in clean sheets is the best!

Yes. But if you had to strip the bed, wash and dry the sheets and remake the bed, it negates a lot of the luxury. We do every other week because it’s a time suck and I’d rather relax than do it weekly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What are some things you consider minor little luxuries? Here are some of mine:

Lush bath products - I only recently began to partake and they have amazing lip scrubs and conditioners that feel like a small luxury

Expensive socks - Balega specifically for me

Chameleon cold brew - It is like $10 instead of $4 for cheaper brands but I buy it every week and love it for making protein coffee drinks daily

Good water bottles - I drink a lot more water if the water is ice cold

Why do people have to scrub their lips?

I'm gonna guess you don't use a washcloth either

Ew how grimy and gross are you?

[Anonymous]

Clean sheets and good bedding in general. Nice wool socks when it’s cold.