Anything to do with creative self-expression or the exquisite beauty of nature/anything involving positivity and gentleness and openness... the magic and quirkiness of life... colors in all of their shape-shifting forms... long walks on overcast days, dancing hula, delicious meals, slack-key guitar, yoga, spoken word and live performance, comedy, connecting to others.
Iyeoka Okoawo, Res, Zero 7, Belle and Sebastian, Susan Cagle, Bob Marley, Ki Ho'alu, Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau, Na Leo Pilimehana, Kalapana, Mary J. Blige... almost any type of live performances.
Being John Malkovich, When Night is Falling, Chicago, Boys on the Side, Hero, Beloved, Like Water for Chocolate, Buffalo '66, Gang of Roses, Life is Beautiful, League of their Own, and Flashdance are some of my favorites but there are many others.
Public television...That 70s Show, Girlfriends, King of the Hill, Malcolm in the Middle. Food network & History Channel. L Word on dvd so I can marathon.
Invisible Man- Ralph Ellison, Blu's Hanging- Lois Ann Yamanaka, Song of Solomon, Jazz, Sula- Toni Morrison, Old Path White Clouds- Thich Nhat Hanh, Ways of Seeing- John Berger... these are some of the books that have really spoken to me.
My family and friends, who are all amazing. Anyone who is able to be vulnerable and genuine. Anyone who has found a way to celebrate themselves and others.