1. The Cleveland Botanical Gardens
2. All Christmassy, with tons of themed trees- especially loved the earth themed one, with globes and clouds
3. A little train ride for the little ones
4. A group of lovely HS-age carolers- so beautiful to hear live carols
5. A hundred or so incredibly diverse and creative gingerbread scenes- a train on pretzel rod tracks laid across kit-kat ties, churches with melted-gummy stain glass, log cabins, ornate Victorian houses, charming color-coordinated bungalows. And the landscaping for these sugary abodes! Waffle cone trees, pretzel rod pasture fencing, pez brick courtyards. Incredible!
6. The tropical rainforest, with its larger-than-life owl butterflies, monarch crysallis’, heart-achingly beautiful cooing doves, banana leaves bigger than my head, random mists of warm water, and its own waterfall!
7. Forethought to pack a picnic- and coffee :)
8. Coming to terms with my ego, maybe. At least seeing some of its hidden programs
9. Patience with myself- and my art
10. Being grateful, one of the best things I’ve ever practiced