The letter "R"

I am following suite to Cerissa as I have been tagged with the letter "R". I've given some creative thought to the top ten things and or concepts I like most that start with this letter. Here they are in no particular order....enjoy!


Roses~
I have a fondness for not just roses, but roses of various colors...especially when they are arranged in a bouquet. I think the variety of colors is much more appealing then say just red roses. I do love yellow roses though.

Red Wine~
It's said that wine gets better with age...I hope the same will be said for me when I'm 95 and kicking. Red Wine has so much more character than white wine. Don't get me wrong, I love me a sweet glass of white from time to time, but I'm a sucker for a good Pinot Noir and Cabernet or Merlot (can't remember which one I like better).

Relaxation~
What is better then kicking up your feet? Shoot, you tell me.... Whether it's relaxing at the beach, at home, in front of a movie, book, or just chillaxin with friends; the art of true relaxation is something many people have forgotten how to do without being lazy.

Reading~
If I can find a book that interests me and strikes a cord on some level then I'm on board! When perusing through Borders I am both overwhelmed and inspired at the thought that I could read until the cows come home and still not have enough time (this would make my mom proud!). I'm finding that I enjoy reading before bed or especially when I am on vacation. Get me on vay-cay and you are sure to find a few books packed. Magazines are a guilty pleasure too...many of them are for the pictures so they only "half" count I suppose.

Radio~
I am my mother's daughter, and have grown to enjoy "talk radio." Dr. Laura and Michael Savage are my favs. I am in love love love with On Air With Ryan Seacrest during the weekday mornings. Not to mention that there is a potpourri of various music stations, (even if many of them play some of the same songs over and over) the radio is a great alternative to staring at the t.v., and is nice background noise when folding laundry.

Road Trips~
Some of the Road Trips I've taken have been to Montana, Washington, Oregon, Iowa, Borrego Desert, Michigan, Arizona, and through parts of Tanzania and Kenya. Fun pictures, stories, and adventures have always come out of these. Being on the road can bring you into amazing conversations, and memorable adventures like car sickness, crazy drivers, weird towns, and new people. Love them!

Rondevus~
Say what you think when you first hear this word. Rondevus to favorite vacation spots, Rondevus with old family and friends, and Rondevus of all kinds (let your imagination run) are some of life's joys.

Ryan Seacrest~
This man is a mere genius! From having the most entertaining morning radio show, (ever listened to Ryan's Roses anyone?) to being co-host of E news, having his own production company, and of course being host of the most fabulous American Idol- it is very curious why this prodigy has not dropped dead from all his responsibilities! He seems to love what he does, and is always "on". Do not underestimate the powers of Mr. Seacrest.... he is one of my favorite "R's." :)

Romantic Comedies~
Are by far some of my favorite kinds. Humor mixed with Romance...loves it. They are especially great during a rainy day or just when you need to relax and feel better about yourself. I'll take Romantic Comedies over stupid horror movies any day.

Roman Holiday~
Being that this is an Audrey Hepburn movie, it sure makes this top ten. The story tells of a princess who lives a day in the life of a regular citizen. The location of Rome and the relationship she develops with Gregory Peck's character is both charming and unexpected. Black and white and just right, this movie brings you back to the old Hollywood era when they really knew how to tell a good story.