Sharpening my hand planer blades. Just get into a nice rhythm when honing and stropping, like meditation.

The pleasant smell that accompanies the first rain after a long period of dry weather,

It also has a word to describe it in the English vocabulary: Petrichor

Seeing my bank account grow.
Seeing the reactions of other people when I tell one of my travel stories.

Golf. Ain't nothing like a shot going exactly the way you planned.

Also belongs in the 'things you hate more than Lindy West' category.

This is such a good thread. Can't tell you how many times I've nodded along.

Drawing.
Specially after a long day at work.

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The very first sensory and visual cues that indicate a very intense psychedelic experience is about to ensue

That feeling you get when you walk into a venue where your value is extremely high

The moment where you get a girls clothes off and assess how she stacked up to your mental expectations

Beating a guy of similar-level game going for the same chick

The rush of caffiene from slamming a can of Monster in the morning

Having a plan and anticipating every possible angle, knowing you have it under control

Presentations at school. I love the challenge. I look at it as a 5 minute opportunity to DHV as much as possible to a giant class of hot bitches

wrestling/jiu jitsu:

-beating a better opponent that I probably should not especially if by complete victory (submission/pin) or an extremely narrow margin
-a hard earned takedown
-the look from an opponent after time expires in a period and I've absolutely dominated.

the gym:

- the last set of a heavy lift
- dopamine rush after running for an extended period

other:

-cooking and then eating amazing cuisine
-water while extremely thirsty
-first sip of a good whiskey

I love to sight-fish. When fly-fishing a river for large spring chinook or steelhead, my ultimate pleasure is to spot a fish holding in the current and cast so accurately that the fly drifts into the fish's mouth. Set the hook, and a violent battle ensues, giving a whole new meaning to the word "hookup." About 50% cannot even be landed, so many get away. Obviously my score on "spot and bang" is much worse.

Morning coffee and a cigg
Scalp massage
Massage
Foot massage
Being away from responsibilities for a few days

Drinking a beer after a long day at work. Shooting my guns.