THE TOP 50 SIMPLE PLEASURES IN LIFE

A survey of 2,000 Americans, commissioned by something called Small Luxury Hotels of the World, revealed the Top 50 ‘Simple Pleasures’ in Life. (* Sure, whatever, just go with it.)
1. Listening to your favorite songs
2. A nice dinner
3. Watching your favorite movie
4. Finishing a really good book
5. Doing exercise
6. Spotting a species of bird you’ve never seen before
7. Seeing flowers and trees blossom
8. Wearing an outfit that makes you feel good
9. Home cooking
10. A match on a dating site with someone you’re attracted to
11. Stunning views
12. Going to the beach
13. Not having to set the alarm on the weekend or on a day off
14. Getting a delivery in the mail
15. Dining out
16. Finding money you had forgotten about
17. Laughing out loud at a film (* Alright, we’re already starting to repeat. See #3.)
18. Having dinner made for you (Another repeat. See #15.)
19. Staying in bed on a Sunday morning
20. Making someone smile or laugh
21. Sound of rain on the window
22. Having a picnic
23. Hearing the wind blow through the trees
24. Being somewhere new (* Aha! This is where Small Luxury Hotels of the World slip themselves into the survey)
25. Sleeping in a freshly made bed (* And here!)
26. Receiving a compliment from a stranger
27. Swimming outside (* Like … in a pool at a Small Luxury Hotel of the World?)
28. Discovering new food
29. Feeling of sun on your face (* Mmmm! Melanoma!)
30. Playing sport with friends or family
31. Waking up to sun (* See #29)
32. Donating to charity
33. Getting a hug from your children
34. Meeting new people (* While staying at a Small Luxury Hotel of the World?)
35. Buying fresh local food produce
36. Hearing nothing but birds tweeting
37. Payday (* Presumably the paycheck, not the candy bar)
38. Cake
39. Having a coffee/tea in bed (* Thanks to room service at a Small Luxury Hotel of the World?)
40. People watching
41. Leaving the office on as you head off on a vacation (* To a Small Luxury Hotel of the World?)
42. Smell of toast in the morning (* See # 39)
43. Spontaneous outings
44. Long walks
45. Playing a musical instrument
46. Sleeping in a big incredibly comfy bed (* Hey – a repeat! And Small Luxury Hotels of the World slip themselves in again.)
47. Wearing a new pair of socks for the first time
48. Catching up with friends
49. Being in the countryside
50. Seeing a butterfly
* #51: Getting your money back on a half-assed survey.
* OK, now add the words “when you’re high” to each of these.
* Well, cake should be much, much higher on the list.
* They forgot things like “finding a close-in parking space,” or “the moment you finally understand TV streaming.”
* Nice survey, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, but you see, the thing is, we already know the simple pleasures in life, because WE’RE ALIVE AND HAVING THEM HAPPEN TO US! DUH! DUUUUUHHHHH!!!!!!!!! It’s like having a survey of The Top 50 Things You Commonly See Inside A House.