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a list of more-than-the-material-things-in-the-world! :)
These are just things that I made and I think they worth the space. Check this out.
(NOTE: these things are listed not on how important the thing is. It is just a list. Not a TOP LIST.)

1. Being able to see the world.
2. A food from your plate, 3 times a day, 7 days a week.
3. Another morning added to your life.
4. Being able to sing, dance and both.
5. Having been sent to nursing and pre-school.
6. Having been graduated from elementary.
7. Having childhood friends, sweethearts and funny memoirs.
8. Being able to get in touch with your parents until their 40-60 years of their lives (or up! Honestly, there’s bitterness as I included it.)
9. A cup of hot coffee during a rainy season.
10. Entering High school journey.
11. Graduating from secondary school. (All can enter but only few are lucky. ^^)
12. Having crushes!
13. Getting a respectable job.
14. Having been endowed with a unique talent despite of physical disability.
15. Being able to walk — to see the sky, feel the air, smell the flowers, taste foods and hear birds chirping.
16. Having a rest day/day-off after a week of working.
17. Getting along with your teachers — inspiring or terror they may be.
18. Going into college.
19. Joining a contest of writing,
20. Winning a contest of arts, writing or quiz bee in high school.
21. Graduating from college — with or without flying colors.
22. Experiencing heartbreak. Pain.
23. Forgiving an enemy and befriending him again.
24. Being an academic awardee despite of status in life, race, religion or gender.
25. Having been involved in charity works, religious affiliations.
26. Throwing a party. (a 16th, 1st, 18th, anything!)
27. A glass of water after a strenuous activity.
28. Knowing GOD and putting Him in the center of everything.
29. Being able to read, write and count.
30. Being recognized in the class.
31. Getting married!
32. Having your own family.
33. If getting marries is in here, I think Being single is too!
34. Having a quality time together with your parents and siblings.
35. Hearing “I love you’s” from your special someone.
36. A shoulder to cry on in times o trouble.
37. Getting in touch with your old friends after long years of separartion.
38. Being able to listen to the priest’s family.
39. Possessing a cellphone, Ipod, PSP, camera etc.
40. Meeting new friends who share common interests.
41. Hearing “I love you’s” from your parents, siblings and relatives.
42. Being televised, in newspapers, or in a one-on-one interview because of your altruistic, benevolent service.
43. Being a Filipino. (I certainly believe so. ^^)
44. A long walk with someone you love.
45. Surrendering your life to JESUS.
46. Meeting your idol — local or foreign — personally.
47. Having a good night’s sleep.
48. A passing, satisfied score in prelims, midterms and in finals exam.
49. Hearing words of encouragement from your true friends.
50. A warm ensuring embrace.
51. Having a very sweet dream.
52. Building strong friendship.
53. Being able to love and be loved back. (eek.)
54. A gentle kiss!
55. Laughing with your friends as if there’s no tomorrow.
56. A serious chat with your parents & siblings about problems and experiences.
57. Being able to receive good news.
58. Being able to wake up on a nightmare.
59. Having been promoted from your job.
60. A baby’s chuckle.
61. Being able to meet a long-lost friend.
62. Having been offered a bus seat after an interminable hour of standing amidst a heavy traffic jam.
63. Being able to witness a glorious sunset.
64. Going to some places you’ve always wanted to go to.
65. Having been appreciated.
66. Recovering from an illness.
67. A caring pat on your shoulder.
68. Being able to settle a dispute.
69. Living your life on purpose.
70. Being able to beat a certain deadline.
71. Going to school late only to find out the professor isn’t around yet!
72. Having classes suspended!
73. Getting on after a tremendous catastrophe.
74. Meeting your crush smiling and coming at you.
75. Owning a cherished pet.
76. Having a collection of your own.
77. Being able to cook dishes and bake pastries.
78. Winning a championship game.
79. Being able to travel around the world with your family and friends.
80. Having a private moment with your special someone.
81. Owning a Shakespeare book, poetry book or a J.K Rowling books.
82. Climbing a mountain, swimming down the deep blue sea or being able to travel in the sky.
83. Being able to share your talent with other people.
84. Doing something wholeheartedly without expecting in return.
85. ACHIEVING ALL YOUR DESIRED GOALS.
86. A memorable experience with your high school friends.
87. Completing requirements.
88. A scrabble, chess, badminton or tennis moment with your family, friends or special someone.
89. Spending a summer vacation.
90. Spending the Christmas season with all your family and relatives, of course with your special someone.
91. Being able to retrieve a lost belonging.
92. Loving your job with passion ‘til coming of age.
93. Being able to inspire people, touching their lives.
94. Having clothes to wear on, shelter and/or money to spend to.
95. Owning and reading the Bible prayerfully.
96. A shower of blessings amidst those trying times.
97. Being able to keep a genuine friendship.
98. Trials and hindrances along the way, for they made us stronger.
99. Learning experiences and growth opportunities that defined (and will define, for that matter) who we are now. (And in the future..)
100. Having strong faith in God.
101. Being able to read this — that means, you’re still alive and kicking!

Thanks for spending a little of your precious time reading this. You’re lucky! Why? Feel free to continue this one. I may not have things that you once experienced in your life that you felt really grateful. Reach me on www.twitter.com/poetbyheart21 or www.facebook.com/poetbyheart21 and send me your entries there! Mwaa!
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