the best things in life.

It is not that cup of good coffee that you find - it’s the person you share it with or the place you can keep going back to and they know how you like to have it, remember your name and greet you with a warm smile.

It is not the expensive wine that you drink - it’s the company you have with you while you drink it. Or that amazing meal at a fancy restaurant but the person you are having a conversation with while enjoying that meal.

It isn’t the gifts that you receive but the people you receive them from, the thought, time and effort put towards that gift.

It’s not the party you attend or the venue; it’s not the shoes, shirt or dress you wear but the people you surround yourself with, that determines the good time you have.



It’s not the random compliments that you receive from strangers but the conversation it may turn in to and maybe even a friendship.

It is not the apartment you own or rent… how big and luxurious it is, it is the rewarding feeling of knowing it was the effort and hard work you put behind it in order to live your dream.

It isn't the title you hold or the company you work for; the amount you earn - it’s the pleasure you get from working with your colleagues and doing what you love and knowing you are being paid for it, no matter how big or small the salary… (of course big is better, but it does not determine success or happiness).

It isn't how many people you know, but those who will be there for you in a heart beat when you need them.

It isn’t the relationship you're in that’s keeping you secure or defining who you are or the fact that they can buy you the world, shower you with gifts, take you out to fancy places - it’s the fact that they can make your heart beat or put a smile on your face with simply just their presence.

We live in a world of materials, and yes I love it but when I seriously think back to all the things I own and I love - it isn’t the thing itself that I love but the story behind it.

-Alaleh Adl
1984 - 2010