1. dried apricots, for the way my teeth sink softly into the mellow, sweet flesh inside

2. organic pink lady apples, for their unapologetically tart but sweet flavor

3. the glorious 50 degree weather today. because it’s about damn time.

4. the big bang theory, for rescuing me from the black hole of academic research. and for sheldon.

5. the fact that I will be in California in 24 hours!!!