Kicked off by Carrie & Danielle, who surveyed 2000 women and asked..."What do you CRAVE?"

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1. Expressing myself creatively through entertaining, design, and fashion.
2. Freedom, Wealth, Love, Travel, Great Food, Books
3. peace, harmony, beautiful surrounding
4. being happy in the present
5. color, sunlight, stories, laughter, music, hugs.
6. Bliss. Contentment. Less worry. That being in the moment and of the moment rather then assessing everything.
7. caramel :)
8. A day where I don't have anything scheduled.
9. Unconditional love, a happy (functional) family, total prosperity, good health, peace of mind, a loving soulmate/spouse, children, blessed career as a NY Times best-selling international speaker/author.
10. CHOCOLATE, SWEET DRINKS, NOT DIET. REALLY GOOD FOOD. GOOD FRIENDS, HAPPY AND HEALTHY ADULT CHILDREN, AND CONTACT WITH THEM. A HUSBAND WHO WOULD WORK AROUND THE HOUSE OR YARD. HOW ABOUT A GRANDCHILD
11. contentment with self
12. stimulation: cultural, intelletual, physical (ie the feel of the ocean, a long bike ride, etc)
13. advice about how to be a better person. i crave affection right now. recently divorced, being alone is hard. i crave laughter and the ability to let things go and forgive easier.
14. great color palettes
15. Chocolate! Peace of mind, energy and positive spirit. Having the ability to see the big picture, rather than just focusing on the difficulty at hand.
16. joy & peace (from the inside out)
17. Genuine God-talk
18. salt
19. To feel absolutely successful in all my life, body, business, relationships.
20. truly enjoying each precious moment of this life
21. stimulus
22. freedom from day-to-day household needs
23. romance
24. Deep, soul-stirring relationships. Adventures in exotic locales.
25. Peace: of mind and body and soul.
26. Orderliness, less clutter. A really beautiful home office.
27. Passion
28. joy.
29. INNER PEACE
30. patience!
31. Knowledge
32. stillness in motion golden silence energy concentration and flow beauty aesthetic practical design presence of trees
33. More beauty in my life, beauty around me in nature, in possessions, in my own art I create. Visual, tactile and scented beauty.
34. Focus
35. pizza. being in nature
36. Dark chocolate at all times, every single moment of the day. :) Besides that, happiness.
37. spirituality, authenticity, happiness, success, inspiration and french fries ;-)
38. authenticity
39. comfort, freedom, feeling good
40. I have an abundance of what I've always sought: Love, connectedness, learning.
41. travelling and digging into other people's cultures and daily lives/routines
42. Great love, lots of fun, great food, great wine!
43. Art in all forms. I love to look at photography and paintings, watch ballets and broadway shows, and reading new books. I crave learning new forms of art such as sewing and foriegn languages.
44. patience and contentment
45. cleanliness, comfort, swimming, and eggrolls
46. 1) Professional accomplishment; personal fulfillment 2) an iPhone
47. Health, love, affection, chocolate, to be ok.
48. A creative outlet. I am stifled in a corporate environment doing something that I do well, but no longer really enjoy.
49. I crave opportunities to change women's lives by helping them to achieve body literacy.
50. equanimity. groundedness, encounter with different cultures
51. Love, respect, emotional closeness.
52. joy, my husband
53. Deeper personal long-term connections AND more high-quality alone time.
54. peace of mind. I'd love to love my work and be in sync with my partner - to be able to communicate and be heard. equality - not just between men and women at work but respect for artistic endeavours in the same way that people respect science and technological advances... (it's a big one)
55. Beauty,and pure simplicity!
56. Personal Branding
57. Success for my magazine. Safety and happiness for my children and husband.
58. Knowledge. Trite but true. I sometimes feel like a shark in that if I'm not "moving forward" I'll die.
59. LOVE.
60. fresh air, good coffee, time with friends & family, unplanned weekends
61. a beloved life partner
62. quality time in beautiful scenery
63. ...funny you should ask...going through a whole career metamorphasis right now. I've always been the one to bend over backwards and fit my life around a job. Now, (two kids later...) I'm at the point where I want something that works into my life...thinking about going freelance....so I guess the answer is FREEDOM...to do what I want, when I want and how I want....(and to make good cabbage doing it.)
64. love, kindness, true friendship and chocolate chip cookies
65. Happiness. Joy on a daily basis. Contentment with my job and my life. Laughing. Being myself. More time to be creative.
66. More time
67. Chocolate. Surfing
68. Fuller engagement with the world. To feel more valued, useful, productive. To love more broadly, find and use my compassion. To connect with more people on a basic level.
69. I have sooooo much and I am grateful
70. movement, dance
71. Travel
72. laughter, ease of living among frightened society, time with people i love
73. BEAUTY IN EVERYTHING - IN PEOPLE, FASHION, MOVIES, BULIDINGS, ART, FOOD...
74. Happiness
75. To be comfortable in my skin, as the French say.
76. - a massage
77. I would love to have a style statement done for myself .. when I can afford to do so without taking away from the heavy responsibilities I am presently facing.
78. Chocolate, Shoes, My husband and Daughter
79. love, unstructured free time
80. Chocolate, life and knowledge!
81. water, sun, being outdoors, warmth.
82. do you mean, like, extra crispy home fries with mustard? really: time to do what I crave. write.
83. Validation
84. chocolate--especially now that they have so many good dark ones!
85. finding a purpose and being able to love what i do
86. More time to do the things I love and be with those I love.
87. To simplify my life. To surround myself with beautiful, simple objects and uncluttered space. Relaxed shoulders. Stretching.
88. Chocolate. Seriously, space and time to explore all my different interests and a really long vacation where I can just relax.
89. spa treatments! belgium chocolate! walking the antique stalls in London! walking on the beach with my husband! Reading really great novels in the bathtub! Having an assistant full-time! More time to meditate, do yoga, run in the mountains...following my heart! Prayers to Heaven!!
90. creative inspiration
91. I'm on the search for my passion. I don't think I've discovered yet and I'm constantly looking.
92. understanding
93. Deep Peace, Happiness, Fun creativity and always first class world travel
94. success
95. Connection to other people -- partner, friends, family, community
96. carbs, chocolate, peace, quiet, self-realization, the ocean,
97. Time to spend by myself
98. calm, order, style
99. sleep and a day of doing nothing
100. A healthier body, less stress in my job, more communication in my relationship.
101. Intimacy, Sex, Love, adoration, unity, peace, opportunities to make a difference in the world, a hybrid vehicle, chocolate, miss vickie's potato chips, mrs. dunsters donuts (the best!), hiking in nature, walks along the ocean, another puppy, a baby, another baby, a fabulous sea or lake or riverside retreat
102. laughter
103. i crave quality and uniqueness. As "Cultured Exquisite", I really crave just that:)!
104. better self esteem
105. Quality time with my family
106. adventure, good books, travel, affection, chocolate and a fabulous cup of expresso
107. Freedom. Joy. Travel. Calm.
108. happiness ... stability ... comfort
109. wine, cheese, chocolate, and good conversation
110. Design inspiration. Progressive and innovative ideas
111. balance/perspective
112. BBQ Ribs and more shoes.
113. Elegance
114. contentment
115. Chocolate. Nice clothes. Comfy bed linens.
116. Besides chocolate? BEING APPRECIATED
117. Peace, calmness, harmoney, kindness
118. A continuation of what I have - good health, good friends, good food, good times!
119. deep friendships, to find the man I love, spiritual grace, inspiration, connections (human, animal, plant), knowledge
120. - flowers - fun - beauty - sunsets - being around water - colour - goodies - pretty things - peace, contentment, relaxation
121. inspiration! visual inspiration...new ideas...on anything from philosophy to apartment decor...
122. handmade chocolate from brugges, belgium
123. besides chocolate lol? tenderness, laughter, focus, practical support - like a good dry cleaner lol!
124. to be thin & more outgoing/courageous
125. Funny - I just had this conversation yesterday: Independence Sensuality Spirituality Connection
126. relationship -- with friends and colleagues
127. Ways to express myself.
128. More education, diet Coke
129. Consistency and stability
130. I crave owning my own home/garden so that I have a bit more space to live, work and entertain...+ Inspiration, authenticity, adventure, social justice.
131. I crave for someone to see more in me than I see in myself and to help me bring that into the light.
132. A fulfilling relationship with a man I could grow old with
133. Independence. Wisdom. The Nerve.
134. Being sated (as in not stuffed / overfull) Space Giving it up on the dance floor - loosing myself in the music A personal assistant Thighs that don't touch & the loss of my xmas turkey (dec born HUGE baby) tummy My Nana's chocolate chip cookie dough (raw)
135. Beauty and peace in my life.
136. time
137. Travel & Freedom
138. a new place; a sense of connectedness
139. Sweets! But I am trying to get over it!
140. confidence to succeed
141. PEACE, tranquility
142. girl-time
143. a fulfilling job that allows me to travel for pleasure with a strong loving partner 20% of the year
144. Peace and happiness
145. Happiness
146. harmony
147. love and cupcakes
148. I define crave as something I really want but don't neccessarily need. I currently craving a new high end handbag!
149. order and organization and more hours in the day. better yet more time (and motivation) to do the things I have to so that I can do the things I want to (read a book, go to a concert, go for a walk)
150. sincerity
151. Like-minded people; She who cannot howl will never find her pack.
152. Peace. Laughter. Chili peppers.
153. connection
154. love.
155. chocolate - always : ) helping people find out they can do whatever it is they think they can not do. that is why I have taught for so long. flea markets and estate sales
156. Chocolate. To be of service for the planet
157. french fries, pretty pretty pictures, affection, rock 'n' roll, connection and laughter, bright colors, really ripe strawberries, the answers
158. To get back in touch with my creativity and have a lot of fun with it. I know it is buried in there somewhere. I crave a return of my sense of adventure.
159. touch
160. a personal assistant to follow through on my 2001 ideas.
161. true friendship
162. Shared passions, creativity,and hot fudge (without the calories).
163. Joy, being out of my head
164. Time
165. I don't feel comfortable sharing that with complete strangers, nice as you seem to be. I'll start at number 5 or 6: Smart, funny movies that are not tacky and predictable. A break from the celebrity-worship machine that is everywhere. Beauty in life, art, architecture, relationships.
166. meaningful relationships, thought provoking discussions, fun, laughter
167. I crave nature in the city, true romance and endless, boundless energy!
168. massages
169. things to think about
170. The ocean, a closet full of clothes and shoes for every occasion, a lucrative empowering career as an actress, to be a "real beauty" icon, a committed relationship with a man who resonates with my heart, close friends, to really smell the roses (I know that sounds so corny and cliche but to REALLY live in the moment in a non-cheesy fridge magnet kind of way)
171. Financial freedom, creative freedom, meaning free time with my boyfriend.
172. Enlightenment.
173. Scensation
174. A real connection to life. To feel like I have a purpose and that I am living it and making a difference
175. Free time - lying by the pool with a good book.
176. connection with others; hard, meaningful, rewarding work.
177. Connections to others. A stronger belief in my talent and uniqueness. A stronger connection to the spiritual or soul. As a lapsed Catholic, I haven't found a place or an idea that comforts me.
178. Joy, adventure.
179. Good food, good friends, laughter, passion, water (being around water).
180. Watching the lightbulb go on in other people. Romance Intimacy Fun/play Inspiring people Beauty
181. Peace of Mind
182. Balance, a life partner, security, love. Great skin!!!
183. creativity
184. freedom, expression love
185. relationships, chocolate, color and patterns
186. feeling fantastic & knowing myself. a new level of confidence.
187. Simplicity.
188. To feel significant.
189. To live closer to my family.
190. social interaction and connection intimacy chocolate
191. tranquility
192. new challenges.
193. Chocolate and ice cream
194. To be in a meaningful relationship.
195. Simplicity.
196. relaxation/zen/spirtual awareness
197. A great hit of the Divine. A thirty inch waist line again. A chocolate fudge hot brownie. Another baby. Acting on stage. Writing great characters. Intimate sex.
198. For someone to come and organize my office. For someone who really loves my three year old and my one year old to take them for a long weekend so I can get caught up on my life. Fixing up my 1940 cottage so it reflects me and not the folks who sold it to us four years ago. An evening with a few good friends and some really fabulous wine. Free time to meditate, create, or read a good book.
199. to be outside in nature
200. Self determination
201. The ability to take the first step without the constant paralysis of perfection
202. healing, beauty, proximity to plants, healthy whole foods, serenity, freedom, movement, sunshine, ecstatic moments, laughter, touch, connection, and a really good NYC Vanilla Egg Cream on a hot day!
203. WISDOM & PATIENCE
204. a well designed environment (be it art, clothing, interior design...i like to have things well designed)
205. Feeling God at work in my life through the people I meet and the coincidences I experience on a daily basis. It is constant reinforcement that I am on the right path.
206. Time with my favorite people
207. more artistic knowledge, exposure, expression
208. Community.
209. Memories of my Southern roots in my surroundings, humor, good food, laughter with girlfriends and starting and ending every day wrapped in the arms of the man i love
210. To have a calm and normal life.
211. I already have the love of my life, so I crave a career that I am passionate about. chocolate. always chocolate. my dream vacation: Italy
212. appreciation, recognition, understanding
213. Salt and information
214. Deep connection with the important people in my life. A loving, mutually life-giving marriage. The ability to live my life to the fullest. To ever be inspired, creative, loving, and generous.
215. effortless style
216. Piece of mind
217. red wine, cheese, my husband's brown eyes, my doggy's wet nose
218. To rest my eyes on the beauty and grace of Natures wooded and stone Cathedrals. I crave to soak my bones in the salt of her Atlantic and Pacific basins, and hear the breathless call of her winds across the open tundras of unclaimed plains. To ferret out those few remaining paths no biped as ever walked before.
219. Movement and support.
220. That elusive balance of style and substance, of being stylish and real without being trendy and cookie-cutter, of being "in the know" without being a know-it-all.
221. more authenticity in my daily encounters with people, businesses, etc.
222. Meaning, purpose, wisdom, knowledge.
223. ...passion...
224. Tranquality, love, more time, chocolate, the usual.
225. experiences, understanding, new things, true things, laughter, adoration, ecstacy, reflection, challenge, acknowledgement and sugar!
226. Serenity
227. Milkshakes, tiny beautiful things, relaxation.
228. Besides chocolate, I crave more time for harmony.
229. Peace and quiet
230. Flow
231. freshness security and reliability integrity as a base for life
232. The ability to make a lovely living doing something creative, flexible and interactive. Haagen Dazs Belgian Chocolate Ice Cream. And a stunningly fit body--though I imagine those two cancel each other out.
233. the abiblity to see and appreciate what makes me unique. I often get lost in how I fit into the "other" (work, people, styles) and forget to touch base with my own self.
234. Meaning. Purpose. Contentment.
235. Self-confidence . . . which is ridiculous because I have a strong spiritual base in my life which should remind me of who I am and what I'm worth! I'd also like a sense of peace--not always stressing over EVERYTHING!
236. how to be true to myself and the disapline to do that...how to get through all this noise , so that I am not always second guessing myself..so I can stay focused and accomplish wordly service tasks. ..have fun int the process
237. Calm, peace of mind and time.
238. I crave being centered. That perfect mix between being excited and motivated, but not so anxious that its difficult to refuel. I suppose I would also mix in there the feeling of being deeply satisfied with another day lived well. I also crave beautiful spaces. Spaces where my eyes feel like they're on fire with color and design and complex meaning. I also crave waking up curious - what will happen during the day, what will I discover new, who will I talk to and learn about?
239. Fun. It's an insatiable craving.
240. order, serenity, connection, compassion, humor, green, creativity, did I say order?!
241. Quiet and starchy comfort food like bread and butter and spaghetti with meat sauce
242. time alone, rest, joy
243. cupcakes, candy and information odd combination but I love sweets and knowing and learning new things.
244. sugar
245. A small and beautiful home of our own. Creative expression - writing. More sex!
246. impact
247. Good food.
248. Beauty.

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