Little Things

Waiting for the big moments in life to bring you happiness involves a whole lot of waiting. Because of that, I have decided to recount the little things in life that make me happy. When I think about it, there are a lot of thinks that make me happy and manage to bring a smile on my face. I want to celebrate those little things.

1. Laughter.
2. Old photos.
3. Chocolate. In any shape or form. 
4. Falling asleep to the sound of rain.
5. Memorable time spent with the family.
6. Dancing like no one is watching.
7. A clean house.
8. Homemade cookies right out of the oven.
9. Handwritten letters.
10. Hot shower after a long day. 
11. Waking up before your alarm goes off. 
12. Dimples. 
13. People with smiles that reach their eyes.
14. The smell of a new book. 
15. Driving with your windows down, music up and your hair blowing in the wind.
16. Lazy weekends. 
17. Meals with your favorite foods and your favorite people. 
18. Ink pens.
19. Strawberries.
20. Spontaneous adventures.
21. When you get the perfect coat of nail polish on the first time.
22. Wearing your pajamas all day.
23. Marathon of your favorite show.
24. A full tank of gas.
25. When someone holds a door open for you.
26. Compliments from strangers.
27. The first time someone says your name. 
28. Strangers that care enough to want to learn to pronounce your name correctly.
29. Writing on the first page of a notebook.
30. The cold side of a pillow.
31. Buying new clothes.
32. Re-reading old conversations. 
33. Giggling.
34. Finally remembering the name of the song that has been stuck in your head.
35. The perfect parking spot. 
36. Bringing a smile on someone's face.
37. When someone wants to know about your day.
38. Having exact change. 
39. Going to the register and finding out your item costs even less than you originally thought. 
40. Weddings.
41. The sound of bangles. 
42. Beautiful skies.
43. Waking up and realizing it was just a dream.
44. The feeling of gratitude when a prayer is finally heard. 
45. Seeing someone you love after a very long time. 
46. The look on people's faces when they are genuinely happy to see you.
47. The look on the groom's face as the bride walks towards him on their big day.
48. Chocolate chip cookies.
49. Sharpened pencils.
50. Doodling.