Gen, that's a great idea! It was funny, just reading your list of examples got me all stressed out. Those exact types of little things really add up and weigh on me, making it difficult to really relax or enjoy simple pleasures.

Sara, yes, watching this spread out into other blogs (like yours) has been one of the great, unexpected joys of this project. I can heartily second your blogging love list (although I don't have a muse named Izzy!).

Carmen, I didn't think of this until I read your simple comment, but having something regular to look forward to is a love of mine—little traditions that help us measure and differentiate our days. Thanks for being a part of this tradition.

xmartinj, I'm glad you can relate! I think everyone longs for that kind of "being around" time, but not everyone is completely comfortable with it. I wonder why that is....

Lance, I can really relate to that conundrum—doing something I love and am excited about, but feeling stressed by the amount of work and time it takes. Just keeping a blog up each week feels a bit like that. I guess that's where the prioritizing comes in, and learning to go with the flow. Hopefully after surviving a really busy week, you can find some time for other things you love next week. :)

Keith, if you're working hours like that, you must be learning a lot about time management (or how to get by on very little sleep!). I'm glad you're keeping a love list and working toward a more balanced life in the future.