my catnip ...........

In looking for something in the (typical) kitchen junk drawer this morning, I found a packet of catnip that I AM SURE has been in that drawer for at least 6 mos. Knowing I had nothing to lose, and pretty sure it would, in fact, be a win-win ..... I crushed a bit between my fingers. As I expected my little Monkey came sauntering in (her manic episodes aren't scheduled til about 7:15 am) sniff-sniff and she was purring loud enough to be heard over my espresso machine!! I gave her a few leaves to munch on- not enough to put her in a stupor, but now she is moving in slo-mo (that cracks me up). It doesn't take much to elicit a similar response from her e-v-e-r-y time ... and it got me thinking (well go figure!) What is MY catnip in life? What are the triggers that elicit the same response or feeling every time? Now, keeping in mind that there are PLENTY of things that make me smile or happy, or feeling good (I'm keeping this discussion on the positive triggers mind you) but .... what is the catnip that ALWAYS has the same response emotionally? let me tell you!
rain (if I am at home)
the sound of wind chimes
Christmas music
a hot bubble bath
the full moon's reflection on the ocean
laughing unexpectedly
eating Chinese food directly from the take-out container
singing with LuLu & Smurf
a foot rub by the Captain
Hawaiian music
riding in my car with the top down
a hug from my grandkids
watching Sleepless in Seattle
birds chirping before sunrise
seeing LouLou's latest layout
feeling well rested, but looking at the alarm clock and seeing I have another hour before I have to get up
my dad's face when he smiles
an UNEXPECTED bouquet of flowers
warm tapioca pudding
the last 10 minutes before arriving in Bakersfield
YESSSSSSSSS I could go on longer, but one of the things that is NOT the same trigger is the timer going off reminding me to get my stuff together and leave for work. oilwell.