Reasons I Like Things And The Things They Are

I had a strange feeling that I wasn’t spending enough time doint things I like, because I didn’t think carefully about what those things are. I decieded to think about it carefully, and I came up with this list. I come back periodically and update it, and it’s been both instructive and fun! Here are some reasons for liking things, and some things for those reasons.

being up high
- the CN tower
- living in a condo
- hiking a mountain
- rock climbing
- roller coasters
- balconies
- rooftops
keeping busy
- checking off tasks
- machinery
- downtown
- getting into an Uber
recording something
- keeping a journal
- taking photos
- playlists
- writing down quotes
- weeknotes
knowing a fact
- leaning
- memorizing
- trivia
- gossip
- crosswords
going fast
- running
- bicycling
- F1
- roller coasters
being with other people
- team activities
- trivia
- the office
- downtown
using my body
- running
- yoga
- rock climbing
- cooking
progress
- exercise
- running
- CrossFit
- typing tests
- time lapses
- rock climbing
- training montages
a correct order
- playlists
- organizing
- scrapbooking
- rock climbing
when it’s precise
- mechanical watches
- turns of phrase
- obscure words
- a whodunnit
- chess
being very still
- meditation
- float tanks
- baths
- sitting in a park
- naps
being warm
- summer
- hot tubs
- baths
- saunas
- sleeping in
- scorching showers
- tea
being one of the first
- waking up early
- being first to a song
- small companies
being all alone
- float tanks
- baths
- walks
when it’s quiet
- float tanks
- staying up late
when it’s dark
- waking up before dawn
- staying up late
- dark clothes
- rainy days
- night time
a eureka! moment
- crosswords
- mysteries
when it’s pristine
- new documents
- fresh sheets
- new computers
- detailing videos
- restoration videos
- cleaning the apartment
when it’s done
- sunsets
- finishing tasks
when it’s the end of an era
- series finales
- graduations
- moving out
- quitting a job
when it’s intense
- F1
- rock climbing
- CrossFit
- cold showers
a miniature
- LEGO
- rooftops
a perfect fit
- jigsaw puzzles
- crosswords
- Guy Ritchie
- joinery
- new clothes
- LEGO
- raw denim
a surprising connection
- mystery novels
- trivia
- celebrity cameos in music videos
- bonus tracks
when it works really well
- programming
- restoration videos
- fixing something
when it’s geometric
- downtown
- grids
- riding a train
- LEGO
- a long walk
when it’s complete
- finishing a show
- finishing a book
- memorizing
- collections
when a friend does a thing
- gallery openings
- fights
- marathons
- competitions
- art
when it’s lawful
- karma
- obeying streetlights
when people cooperate
- early lockdown
- vaccine rollout
- team games
when it’s for the greater good
- early lockdown
- libraries
- self-sacrifice
a homecoming
- going uptown
sharing something
- lending
- borrowing
- family-style meals
- sharing a ride
- inside jokes
when it’s hidden in plain sight
- Sourdough
- Scotia Tower
- Murakami
- my rings
when it’s esoteric
- pool
- sailing
- Robin Sloan
- Blaseball
- CrossFit
- Letterkenny
- magazines
when it’s virtually indestructible
- cast iron
- carbon steel
- safety razors
when it’s irreverent
- Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
- Blaseball
- Bo Burnham
- Sourdough
- Community
- FLCL
perfect sync
- Rock Band
when something old is made new
- electric conversions
- restorations
- song covers
- reclaimed buildings
- revamps of classic styles
being a local
- small store commerce
- ordering through Type
being part of a crew
- clubs
- group chats
- inside jokes
- heists
- Scott Pilgrim
- Letterkenny
- Community
when it’s a struggle
- early lockdown
- fight movies
deep analysis
- chess
when there’s a plan
- heists
- to-do lists
going on the water
- float tanks
- cottages
- swimming
- Toronto Islands
- boats
- beachside hangs
when it’s automatic
- list generators
- Shortcuts
when someplace crowded is empty
- post-apocalyptic movies
- the Path
- waking up early
- staying up late
a tag-team effort
- buddy comedies
- inside jokes
- Wes Anderson
a conspiracy
- heists
- corporate restructuring
- employee-only Slack
- gossip
when it’s nostalgic
- journalling
- taking photos
- old music
when there’s space
- seas and oceans
- fields
- sparse decor
- the desert
when it’s elemental
- fog
- lightning
- the sea
- candles
when strangers work together
- the crane scene in Spiderman
- community games
when indoors is outdoors
- the ROM
- Allen Lambert Galleria
rhythm
- Rock Band
- recorded music
- karaoke
- drumming
magical realism
- Scott Pilgrim
- Murakami
- Sourdough
Toronto
- Scott Pilgrim^[1]
- PUP
- The Beaches
mastery through repetition
- Metroidvanias
- rock climbing
- typing tests
- artisan videos
- speed running games
a grand work
- watch mechanisms
- a huge downtown building
- an impressive waterfall
- a tall tree
total commitment
- professional athletes
- The Prestige
the wind in my hair
- riding a bicycle
- being on the water
- convertibles
when it’s tactile
- mechanical keyboards
- LEGO
- notebooks
- magazines
improving with age
- cast iron
- raw denim
- carbon steel

Footnotes

Scott Pilgrim is one of my favourite pieces of media, I even wrote a guide to re-reading it ↩︎