what makes me tick, in no particular order

 

Photography
Birth - experiencing and watching
Piano - creating a new piece and falling in love with it
Fiddling/violin
African drumming with my sweetie
Blogging
Writing
Reading
Walks
New England
Having a blissful moment with my babies
Snow. Autumn leaves. Watching seasons change.
Traveling to new destinations and exploring.
Languages
Anthropology and the study of evolution
Local food
Gourmet food
All things Waldorf
Soft, sweet-smelling, squishy babies
Wool, cotton, silk
Knitting
Creating something beautiful for my little people
Shopping on Etsy
Soft, worn, hand-carved wood
Glittery, sparkley, brightly colored
Flickr friends - being inspired
Community and the connection, however brief, with other beings
Friends and wonderful conversation
Singing folk songs. Really loud. With kids.
Coloring with bright colors.
Thinking about adopting a beautiful, dark-skinned wee one with soft black hair.
Listening to my girl start to read and see her eyes glisten with joy as she falls in love.
Being wrapped up in wonderful thoughts.

What makes you tick??