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Simple Pleasures
Of course, we here are all interested in those complex and beautiful feats of micro-engineering called watches, but sometimes it is nice to just revel in simple pleasures, don't you think? What are some of your favorite simple pleasures? Bubble baths? The shine on your newly washed and waxed sports car? Playing Legos with your kids? Appreciating these little things helps to recenter me during stressful times.
A recent example of something simple that really made my day?
A perfect hard boiled egg.
To me, a perfect hard boiled egg should have a delicate white exterior.
The yolk should be light and creamy.
There should be no weird green ring around the yolk.
The egg shouldn't be rubbery at all, and should just melt in your mouth.
I use Martha Stewart's recipe for a perfect hard boiled egg. I bring the eggs to a boil over medium-high heat and then remove them from the burner to sit in the hot water for 12 minutes before plunging them in icy water to stop the cooking process. This method works like a charm each time.
What are the simple things that bring you joy?
Cheers,
Daos
Simple Pleasures
Of course, we here are all interested in those complex and beautiful feats of micro-engineering called watches, but sometimes it is nice to just revel in simple pleasures, don't you think? What are some of your favorite simple pleasures? Bubble baths? The...
One of them is....
South Park and I've just got to embed this clip as it's extraordinarily appropriate for this rather jubilant moment in time X)....
Awesome!
South Park cracks me up! It's sooo offensive, but in an equal opportunity sort of way. One of my favorite South Park moments is when Cartman sings "Morning Train." Ehehehehe! Cheers, Daos
Hahaha,
there is really more truth in South Park then in any other content I've ever seen on television .
Hehehehe!
I also like when the South Park boys adopted an Ethiopian orphan. Cheers, Daos
LMAO,
that episode was mind bending hilarious, and what made it even funnier for me is that my brother was on a diet when they aired that episode and he had overdone it so grossly that he quite literally looked like the Ethiopian kid X). Good thing is all the m...
This is the first thing that comes to mind ...
A perfect cup of coffee. [Preferably shared with my wife.] Andrew This message has been edited by AndrewD on 2011-05-01 23:45:05...
How sweet!
That does look like a nice day -- perfect coffee with your sweetheart! Cheers, Daos
re: Simple Pleasures
When it comes to food, a few slices of sopressata, a freshly baked baguette, some nice pate, and a ice cold coke works well! -MW
Soppressata...
...is probably my favorite coldcut! Your meal sounds delightful! Cheers, Daos
That is a fun age for kids.
They are discovering something new each day! It is so amazing to watch them experience even the simplest things for the first time! How wonderful! Daos
its definitely their age for curiosity, realising their sense of touch, feel,
mimicking everything that i do in facial expression, speech and she will play and use her finger to point and pick up the smallest things, she will eat everything and try everything, without watching she will want to jump few feet from my bed to hers. I c...
Hehehe!
Enjoy these early days, my friend! They will fly by! I always feel like each passing year time goes by even faster! Cheers, Daos
You should get your watches adjusted more often!
"...each passing year time goes by even faster." You can combat this by changing routines. Trick your brain into thinking you are doing something unique every day and it will change your perception of time. Andrew
simple pleasure for me would be to...
#1- water my orchids #2- polish my shoes #3- pat my daschund #4- light up a cigarette La Dolce Vita
La Dolce Vita indeed!
My mom would agree with you that #1 of your post is very therapeutic. My parents living room is starting to look like a greenhouse with all her orchids. I could see how polishing shoes would also be good for decompressing, although I prefer #3 better! #4 ...
one dog is good...2 dogs will be horror
Yes, dogs are indeed man's best friend. Malcolm Gladwell said in his book "what the dog saw" that dogs see humans as a gigantic tennis ball, and I totally agree. They mimick, taunt, beg and amuse me all the time. #4 will come soon if I get to go to Bali, ...
Gudang Garam
...I have tins of those! "The real kretek for the real smoker".... Though I usually puff on Sampoerna when o'seas.
very soon
I will be united with my Gudang Garam Kreteks soon...wahahaha...Cigarettes are such...when you don't think about the health effects, they are man's best companion- whether serving time in the war front, or by the beach with a mojito.
Baited
So I have a brand bias, but I'll exercise some restraint in favor of appreciating this simple pleasure: The perfect yeast raised glazed doughnut!...
yum!
I have to admit that Krispy Kreme is very addicting! Dang, no I have to go make a run to get a box............. -MW
Oooh, a hot Krispy Kreme would be good right now!
Yummy! I like a lot of different doughnut flavors, but original is still the best. Cheers, Daos
Cold water...
....I can't believe I only discovered the 'cold-water to stop the green ring' about 6 months ago...I prefer mine really hard boiled, with a sprinkle of salt...simple pleasures, indeed.
"Really hard boiled" can probably be achieved...
...using Martha's method by leaving the eggs in the hot water for 20 minutes after boiling and removing from heat. I will have to try that next time and see how I enjoy the texture versus my 12 minute egg. Do you like deviled eggs? That's my all-time favo...
Deviled...
...Eggs. I haven't had those for ages! My grandmother use to make them with curry and yes, I loved them. Never made them myself, as the flavour wouldn't have matched hers.
I've never tried...
...putting curry powder in them. Good idea. I sometimes put Sriracha in my yolk mixture to really make the eggs devilish! Cheers, Daos
I agree! I like just about anything...
...at Ford's Filling Station. Culver City is such a hotbed of good eats these days. Cheers, Daos
That would have to be Big Boy
This message has been edited by mrsnak on 2011-05-02 17:29:56...
Hahahaha! No shame!
Look at that second photo! Big Boy is so comfortable there. Reign sleeps like that sometimes. He is a cute kitty! Cheers, Daos
This breed in known to sleep on their back...
...Never have had a cat who enjoyed it so much. He can sleep for hours that way....
Is Big Boy...
...a Maine Coon? He's so large I figure the only breeds who could be are Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest, or Ragdoll. Daos
Yes, Maine Coon
Mixed with a little tabby. He even has his own page on Facebook. www.facebook.com This message has been edited by mrsnak on 2011-05-03 13:23:18
I like his vids a lot!
One of my friends who is a cat lover saw Big Boy on my Facebook page and thought he was the cutest, fluffiest kitty ever! Cheers, Daos This message has been edited by dxboon on 2011-05-05 23:34:25
nice cat
this one will be the excellent candidate for the cat in "The Master & Magarita"
+1 on cats ...
If a cat chooses to be with you, curl up on your lap, sleep next to you, it's a special gift. A
I think a fresh outta the oven...
...good quality pizza needs nothing more than cheese and sauce. For me, pizza is about the dough. That pizza in your photo looks delicious. Cheers, Daos
Thanks guys!
I just learned in the past few years that little things count more and never take anything for granted. Which also make our passion for horology more special=D
Very cute!
Children are a delight! Adorable photo of your precious angel. Cheers, Daos
Bread, cheese, wine
Hi Daos, your yummy pics made me have two hard boiled eggs for breakfast - a really simple pleasure if combined with a fresh butter role and some salt! I like the bread, cheese and wine combination which may be supplemented with a tomato or some grapes: I...
Simple, but...
...wonderful, elegant, delightful choices! Are tastes are most definitely aligned on all of the items you posted! Cheers, Daos
I would say a poached egg but my favorite simple pleasure is...
A Snickers bar.... I'm easy to please! Nice post, Helen
There is a new Snickers product...
...called Peanut Butter Squared. That is a tasty treat! You should check it out. Cheers, Daos