Writing – I’ve been writing since I first picked up a crayon and have never looked back. From poetry to short stories, novellas to novels, nonfiction to fiction, yearbooks to school papers, and diaries to journals – writing brings me inner peace.
My family – they are my everything, and my biggest supporters. When all is said and done, nothing really else matters more to me.
Chocolate – a dark chocolate truffle can pick me up any day, especially with a glass of red wine. *see wine*
A fine bottle of wine – preference to red wine, especially with a fancy dinner, and a scrumptious piece of dark chocolate for dessert. *see chocolate*
Words – reading them, writing them, singing along to them, doing crossword puzzles, playing online word games – you name it if it’s connected to words, I’m in my element.
Being green – I’m very passionate about the environment – like to walk in a secluded forest, on a beach, a pretty path. I do my part with recycling, making our home energy efficient, and more. Okay, confession time - I am guilty of taking a longer shower than my hubby and son – but I’m working on it.
Food – yes food, and it’s a big reason why I’m not thin, but it goes beyond eating it. I’m passionate about baking and cooking, making sure my family eats healthy meals. Trying new recipes and cooking with fresh herbs and spices. I enjoy pairing good food with wine and of course chocolate.
Life – This one can be a struggle for me sometimes, but I try to be passionate about life. Even when I’m being tested, and sure there are things I wouldn’t mind changing, or wished I could have changed, but in the end it’s the one I’ve got and I’m taking it day by day, being the best person I can be.
Love – it’s the most wonderful feeling, to give and receive.
Candles – especially at dinnertime, we eat all our dinners by candlelight and it makes for a relaxing time. I love candles around my bath, and they bring a sense of calm. When I need to unwind I light a candle. Or to set the mood.
Beauty – and I don’t mean being vain. More like, finding beauty in even the strangest of things. The bow of ones lips, a color, a sound, no sound, a piece of wood, the curve of furniture, textures, a whisper, snow on a mountain, the way the wind rustles through bamboo, the stripes on a tiger, and the lines of one's face.
Simple pleasures – Every day I try to stop the daily routine and focus on one thing around me that brings a smile to my face. Whether it’s the wind in my hair as I drive down the road on a beautiful day, the feel of silk, a butterfly, hearing the birds chirp, laughter, a kind gesture, ice cream on a hot day, cocoa on a cold day, my husband’s hand in mine, my son curled up next to me, or hearing “I love you” at the most unexpected times. It doesn’t take much and it isn’t hard to find. Simple pleasures brighten my day.
What are some things you are passionate about?
~Ann Cory
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The Elderly: They are treated like second class citizens for the most part. People rush around them, make fun of them, hurt them, take advantage of them and it goes on and on. They should be treasured for the knowledge they have aquired and the paths they have blazed for us all. Cruelty in any form is intolerable. So I suppose I am passionate about the rights of the elderly.
Hi Jennifer :) That's a wonderful thing to be passionate about! Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you have a wonderful week!
~Ann Cory :)
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