What is Things I Love Thursday? It's an idea I've just stolen borrowed from the ever-magnificent Gala (who, in case you haven't figured out, I am completely in love with). The basic idea is best summed up by the originator of the idea herself:

Ah, bonjour! You’re new to iCiNG, huh? Are you wondering what this is all about?

Well, every week, anyone who wants to participate is welcome to join in on Things I Love Thursday (TiLT for short). What this means is that we make lists of the things that make us smile, make our heart flutter with excitement & make us dance spontaneous jigs in the middle of the street! Then we share them with one another. I think one of the best ways to get excited about your life is to take stock of the things in it which are already magnificent, fabulous & delightful! If you do it regularly, it starts to become a way of thinking — you feel that your life is already full of glory & wonder, rather than lacking. It’s one of the best ways I know to start feeling real happiness.

So, if you’ve never taken part before — or if you’ve just been skipping out on TiLT for a while — make this week the week you start expressing real love & gratitude & appreciation for yourself & your life. You don’t have to do it publicly if you don’t want to, but just give it a try! I think you’ll find it quite wonderful.

So...on to the list!


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• First up, is the unconquerable Gala Darling! She has completely changed my outlook on life. Her blog has empowered me and constantly leaves me absolutely swimming in positivity. I highly recommend checking her out if you could use a healthy dose of fabulousity!
  

• Air guitar. Not only is it a great form of exercise, it leaves you feeling completely ENERGIZED! There is nothing else in the world that allows you to jump around in your underwear and still feeling wickedly fawesome. I recommend taking a listen to The Darkness' "I Believe in a Thing Called Love."
  

• Twitter. Because internet stalking has never been made easier. :)
  

• Train Man, is perhaps one of the greatest urban legends to ever surface in the entire history of romance. It's so tender-hearted and awkward, it left me wanting my own densha otoko. There is a manga, tv drama, and even a movie! I suggest you check out at least one of them.
  

• My new moleskine! I've always wanted one, but never really wanted to invest in one until Gala ranted about her love for them. That's all the convincing I needed! Just yesterday I bought a red large ruled notebook from Barnes & Noble. I've already scribbled little nothings and several pointless lists within its confines. It makes me feel oh so professional!
  

• Jessica McClintock must be one of my all-time favorite designers. My first prom dress was a Jessica, and just yesterday I found this absolutely gorgeous frock at Macy's. It fit like a dream, and would have been quite easy to add blue sparkles to. Unfortunately, it was over $200 (just a tad over my budget XD ). But, isn't it made of love ♥ ?
  

Okay, well that's my list. Let me see yours! XD