40 Priceless Simplicities I Love (And Hate) About Life

Yeah, this is one of those nomination things.

Random photo from iPad

Well people, I did it — I’m officially part of Medium’s “in-crowd.” I was recently nominated (yes, formally entered as a candidate) to write a story about 40 things I love. Per yoozh, I will add my own spin and include things I hate. As rapper 50 Cent once poetically pled: “Joy wouldn’t feel so good if it wudden’t for pain.”

Special thanks to Rita Alexandra for nominating me. Also, special thanks to Kevin Horton for nominating her. Oh, and special thanks to Nicole Akers for nominating Kevin, who nominated Rita, who nominated me.

Okay, here we go:

1. I hate these nomination things. I don’t know why, but they kind of annoy me. It’s entirely possible I’m just bitter I haven’t been nominated till now.
2. I love having a lot of light in my apartment. I open up all the windows first thing every morning. Light really affects my mood.
3. I hate local news channels. I never listen to their advice.
4. I love the outdoor brand YETI. I have a 30-ounce tumbler, a 20-ounce tumbler, a 10-ounce lowball, and two YETI t-shirts for no reason whatsoever.
5. I hate the saying “hold you over.” As in “just eat a snack to hold you over.”…