I suppose I’m on a roll with writing lists. Here’s my list of things I love, which I may update periodically. Do you have a list of things you love? Feel free to share it in the comments section. What are some of the things you love? I wanna know.

Talking about Love — Happy Valentine’s Day!

Things I love:

1. The early morning, when most of the city is still asleep
2. Walking my dog
3. Love
4. The act of Love
5. Hearing the words ‘I love you’ from a loved one
6. Romance
7. The act of Romance
8. Sex with my man
9. Making love to my man
10. The smile of my amorous man
11. The gleam in the eye of my amorous man
12. Watching It’s a Wonderful Life around Christmas time
13. Watching all versions of Scrooge around Christmas time
14. A good movie
15. Foreign films
16. Old movies
17. A good telenovela
18. Brazilian telenovelas
19. Brazilian music
20. Zé Ramalho
21. Jorge Aragão
22. Djavan
23. Musicals (Yeah, I do!)
24. The Sound of Music
25. Julie Andrews
26. Guys and Dolls
27. Marlon Brando in Guys and Dolls
28. The King and I
29. Yul Brynner in The King and I (“Etc… Etc… Etc…”)
30. Eating good food
31. Eating decadent desserts
32. Egypt
33. Sailing down the Nile
34. The pyramids
35. Santorini
36. Sunsets in Santorini
37. Looking over the ocean from Santorini
38. Italy
39. New York City
40. Sunrises in New York
41. Hanging out with friends
42. Making new friends
43. Learning something new everyday
44. Open blue skies
45. Simple things
46. Simple recipes
47. Book stores
48. A good book
49. A really good book
50. Mangoes (especially the green ones)
51. Plantains
52. Ox tails
53. Coke with ice
54. The taste of cilantro
55. The scent of cilantro
56. Chopping cilantro in the kitchen
57. Vanilla
58. Making my own vanilla extract
59. Jasmine
60. Rosewater
61. Angel (T.V. series)
62. Watching people do the Tango
63. A slow quiet weekend
64. Rice
65. Cherries
66. Popping bubble wrap
67. Wrigley’s Doublemint gum
68. My laptop
69. My ipod
70. My iPaq (yeah, I know it’s outdated)
71. Mesmerizing landscapes
72. Hot chocolate on a freezing day
73. Autumn
74. The cool wind kissing my cheek on an autumn day
75. The warm sun rays caressing my face on a cold autumn day
76. Snuggling in bed on a cold day
77. Black eyed Peas (Hip hop group)
78. Where is the Love (Black Eyed Peas)
79. One Tribe (Black Eyed Peas)
80. La Nozze Di Figaro, K 492: No. 20 Duet: Sull’aria… che Soave Zeffrietto
81. The scene in The Shawshank Redemption where they play the above song
82. Air ‘on the G string’ (Johann Sebastian Bach)
83. If I Were Your Woman (Stephanie Mills)
84. Los Hermanos Rosario
85. Music that makes me jump up and shake what my mama gave me
86. Music that calms my soul
87. My very first flute
88. My red Crocs
89. Baking
90. Trying a new recipe
91. Dogs
92. Puppies
93. Taking photos
94. My readers
95. Flowers (all kinds)
96. Watching the city birds
97. Watching T.V. court room reality-based shows : The People’s Court, Judge Judy, Street Court
98. Stepping into churches, especially when I travel – Lots of beautiful architecture and peaceful atmosphere
99. Miracles
100. My bed
101. Sleeping
102. Spices
103. Hot pepper
104. Aji Criollo (Ecuadorian hot sauce)
105. Stories by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
106. Love stories

The Qualities for My Perfect Guy

1. Is kind-hearted to animals.
2. Is caring of others.
3. Is giving.
4. Is thoughtful.
5. Is not afraid to cry.
6. Is not afraid to laugh.
7. Has a great laugh that makes me laugh along or at least smile.
8. Notices the things I like.
9. Notices the things I don’t like.
10. Knows how to paint my toe nails.
11. Knows how to give me a foot massage.
12. Likes to put lotion on my body.
13. Loves dogs.
14. Loves my dogs.
15. Loves our dogs.
16. Won’t mind walking the dogs when I’m tired.
17. Love kids.
18. Loves me.
19. Shows me that he loves me.
20. Tells me that he loves me.
21. Is comfortable with saying, “I love you” (Doesn’t have to say it 24/7).
22. Loves to travel.
23. Loves to explore.
24. Loves to talk to me.
25. Loves to listen to me.
26. Likes to read my stories.
27. Likes to help me experiment for my stories.
28. Treats women with care and respect.
29. Knows how to drive (since I don’t know how).
30. Won’t mind driving me around anytime, anyplace.
31. Is well-groomed.
32. Knows how to dress for the occasion (knows when to wear jeans or a suit and tie).
33. Knows and practices good hygiene.
34. Is tall (6’3” or taller).
35. Has dark hair and dark eyes.
36. Is teddy bear/linebacker size.
37. Is lovable like teddy bear.
38. Knows how to be cool as a cucumber when needed.
39. Knows how to work hard.
40. Likes to play when the occasion calls for it.
41. Knows how and when to relax.
42. Knows how to be laid back.
43. Is deliciously endowed in his nether regions.
44. Knows what to do with what the good Lord gave him in his nether regions.
45. Is a sensitive lover.
46. Is a considerate lover.
47. Is an awesome lover.
48. Loves to have sex with me.
49. Can’t get enough of me.
50. Is a terrific kisser.
51. Loves to kiss me.
52. Makes my toes curl and my body tingle when he kisses me.
53. Is rugged.
54. Is earthy.
55. Has a good sense of honor.
56. Has a fair sense of justice.
57. Always wants to make me happy.
58. Believes in God.
59. Is spiritual.
60. Knows how to get along with others of different backgrounds.
61. Knows how to give genuine compliments.
62. Knows how to be romantic.
63. Surprises me with thoughtful gifts.
64. Loves to give me flowers.
65. Loves to take long walks.
66. Loves to sometimes hold hands.
67. Loves to enjoy quiet evenings.
68. Likes to go out.
69. Is intelligent.
70. Is well-spoken.
71. An accent would be nice (but that’s optional).
72. Will share in the household chores.
73. Better yet, can get me a house cleaner (or chip in for one).
74. Is confident.
75. Is a hard worker.
76. Makes decent money (doesn’t have to be rich but should be financially stable).
77. Knows how to handle money properly.
78. Loves what he does for work, doesn’t matter what the job is.
79. Not afraid to work.
80. Not afraid to do any kind of work to support self and family.
81. Have a nice singing voice.
82. Likes to sing.
83. Likes to sing for me.
84. Likes to whistle.
85. Likes to whistle at me.
86. Looks good in a cowboy hat (and nothing else).
87. Looks good in cowboy boots (and nothing else).
88. Holds family values important.
89. Likes books.
90. Likes movies.
91. Likes a good story.
92. Likes my stories.
93. Likes to share his dreams with me.
94. Likes to dream with me.
95. Can be charming.
96. Wants to do the dishes when I’m the one who cooks.
97. Likes to cook with me.
98. Likes to cook for me.
99. Likes to eat anything I prepare.
100. Is creative.
101. Is devoted.
102. Is independent.
103. Is honest.
104. Is respectful.
105. Is reliable.
106. Is passionate.
107. Has and enjoys a good sense of humor.
108. Has no criminal tendencies.
109. Is concerned about good health but not obsessed.
110. Is emotionally balanced.
111. Is good with his hands.
112. Is good with his fingers.
113. Is good with his tongue.
114. Has a hot voice that makes me smile and puts my body in overdrive when I hear it.
115. Is educated (formally or from the School of Life).
116. Causes me to get a nice tingly sensation when he touches me.
117. Knows what he wants.
118. Goes after what he wants.
119. Normally gets what he wants.
120. Knows how to put the toilet seat down after using it.