Book Of Awesome
Win a signed copy of the Book Of Awesome from blog 1000 Awesome Things.
By Snippets
Bringing smiles to thousands of people on a daily basis, Neil Pasricha founded the award-winning blog 1,000 Awesome Things, where he posts one awesome thing in life every weekday. He explains, "Awesome is just an escape from the sad news and bad news pouring down everyday. It’s a place where global warming, terrorist threats, and health care debates sit backseat to warm underwear out of the dryer, the cool side of the pillow, and popping bubble wrap.â€
Launched on June, 2008 and currently at #442, here are a few examples of awesome things:
- #999 That last, crumby triangle in a bag of potato chips.
- #995 Finding money you didn’t even know you lost.
- #805 The smell of crayons.
- #749 The quiet satisfaction of settling the group bill after dinner.
- #687 Turning off all the lights during a thunderstorm.
- #651 When the phone rings and it’s someone you were just thinking about.
- #591 Sitting on your freshly made bed and admiring your work after cleaning your room.
- #511 The moment on vacation where you forget what day of the week it is.
- #465 When a work friend becomes an outside-of-work friend.
The blog has now been transformed in to a gigantic Book Of Awesome and we've got two autographed copies up for grabs.
How to enter:
Simply post a comment below sharing one of your favorite awesome things about life.
Closing date: September 14th.
Comments
“riding with the windows down and the radio up after a bad day at work”
“having someone tell you that the thing about yourself you hate is one of the reasons they like you.”
“The sparkle and beauty of an untouched blanket of snow. <3”
“Finally realizing you don't care what others think, and decide to start being yourself.”
“going for a walk on a spring morning.”
“walk with your boyfriend when is raining, don't caring about to get sick”
“Seeing the streetlights turn on.”
“eating chocolate vanilla pudding in the morning”
“taking a deep breath of rain fragranced air ”
“Sitting on the beach in the sun and knowing you don't have to do anything or go anywhere all day.”
“Being given that last rolo xx”
“the satisfying scratch of the hairbush on your scalp as you brush your hair :)”
“Staying up all night so you can enjoy the hours when everyone else is asleep then sleeping when everyone is awake; 5 am is about the most beautiful time of day in my little piece of New Jersey. ”
“The times that a pin goes into the right place, first time and you HAVEN'T pinned your finger to the fabric.”
“Reading this book to my sick boyfriend ”
“The fist bite of a piece of fresh mango.”
“going to sleep knowing that you survived for that day”
“Coming away from an argument feeling like you BOTH won.”
“The sound of a kitten purring near your ear as you fall asleep”
“Taking your first bite of food you have just bought/made and fully realising it is the EXACT taste you were after at that moment. ”
“When you get a present in the mail”
“boinging curls”
“When the first pair of jeans you try on fit you like a glove.”
“Dancing in a summer rainstorm. :)”
“The first snow of the year”
“Getting kisses from your dog.”
“going up in a plane, looking out the window, and watching the little toy cars speed down the road.”
“resting with Batman (my cat) in my lap. his purring is the best sound in the world!!!”
“sewing, panting and drawing all day long insted of doing homework or school.”
“Finding that that one old movie you love that you lost.”
“to feel connected to life by memories that light my day and give me new inspiration ”
“walking in the rain without an umbrella and your i-pod turned up on max”
“Losing yourself in the soft fur and purr of your cat after a hard day.”
“that look of pure joy and satisfaction on your dogs face when you find that one perfect spot to itch.”
“Curling up with your favorite book while waiting for peanut butter cookies to bake. That's awesome.”
“Turning your phone on after a bad day at work, and finding a message from a (you thought) 'long lost' friend saying they are back in town.”
“The smell of freshly baked bread :)”
“Finding a new favorite song.”
“life is awesome when your dog wakes you up in the morning ready to play”
“When people you were scared you'd lost touch with come back into your life like they'd never been gone.”
“Biking home in the rain”
“What I think is awesome about my life is that I have a little sister. She's adopted and she's the most fun little thing a person could have. ”
“going outside on an overcast or rainy day and blowing bubbles!”
“Walking on fresh snow, pretending it is clouds. ”
“Walking on fresh snow and pretending it is clouds”
“Watching the sun coming up after a fantastic night :)”
“In bare feet feeling the sand squishing up in my toes.”
“When the bath water turns red after you've just dyed your hair :D”
“creating a giant splash with great friends on a warm summer day”
“creating a giant splash in the pool with great friends on a warm summer day”
“Making someone smile.... even if its only a cup of tea!”
“Making someone smile.... even if its only a cup of tea!”
“Making someone smile.... even if its only a cup of tea!”
“Waking up with my dog on side of me and my boyfriend on the other :)”
“Waking up in the morning with your pet nuzzled against you. :)”
“The feeling of a crisp fall breeze blowing through my hair.”
“Getting to wear sneakers, jeans and sweaters again after an incredibly hot and humid summer!”
“When you finally learned that new hairstyle youve been wanting to do”
“Being curled up on your sofa with a mug of hot water with a slice of lemon, and just sitting for a short while before you start your day”
“my favorite things about life is getting home to do some making and baking.”
“the person you like texting you first, because then you know that they were thinking of you <3
going for a walk in the rain/puddle jumping =)”
“this book is so weird!! it's perfect for me!”
“Standing out in the rain and the sun watching the rainbows fill the sky with beautiful colours!”
“when you laugh cause you got such a cute text from a friend and you don't care that your sitting by yourself anymore”
“When I get out of bed my 5 animals run to see me.”
“My grand daughter telling me my wrinkles are beautiful!”
“The smell of your Dogs fur on the top of her head when she cuddles up close to you. ”
“Just got back from an incredible trip to the mountains and had to say - it's truly awesome to sit beside a huge, still lake in the dark, upon a flat rock and look up and realize that out there you can actually see the stars and discover that the milky way does exist.”
“The changing of seasons between summer and autumn I just love how the leaves change colour”
“Watching a movie with your dog :)”
“My most awesome favourite thing about life right now... three generations of my family laughing and crying with releif when i told them my chemo is working and the tumour has shrunk into non-existance ^_^”
“Lying on the trampoline as the sun goes down and realising just how amazing life can be while the stars come out and the air turns cold”
“licking your finger tips after eating a bag of cheetos :)”
“The smell of freshness after the rain :)”
“Never knowing what is going to happen next,
The thrill of surprise about the day/week ahead :)”
“Never knowing what is going to happen next,
The thrill of surprise about the day/week ahead :)”
“The first sniff of woodsmoke out of a chimney on a sunny autumn day, when the leaves on the trees are turning yellow and red.”
“To come back from the snow and I have tea or hot chocolate <3”
“playing in the rain!:)
<3
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“Having a heartfelt conversation with that person who isn't perverted, mean, or judgemental and loves you for who you are despite looks. Then making him laugh his hearty laugh that's as warm and filling as hot soup when you clumsily trip over something and fall in the dirt, pulling him down with you to the ground, and you laugh some more together. Best friends. (: ”
“when your having a horrible day and all of a sudden for no apperent reason you
here from the person you really like and it makes everything so much better even if its a simple hello ;}”
“Prussia
Naw, just kidding
The "Haha! In your face, hackers!" feeling when you rid your computer of a virus.”
“eating cupcakes for breakfast!”
“hanging out with a group of friends and being silly
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“Getting home from a long day at school, in the middle of winter and taking a hot shower and then curling up in the corner and watch the snow outside your window as you let your creativity explode on a piece of paper.”
“snuggling up with a big warm blanket sipping on hot cocoa when there is a cold winter storm outside.”
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