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10 Things To Make You Happy

In this time of fear, we need to be able to smile

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I'm not going to lie, I am terrified for the next four years. Not because of what the new president will do concerning policies, but because of the effect his words and his election will have on the general population. In spite of this, I'm making a list of ten things that make me smile and make me happy, with the hopes that they will make you smile as well. Because now more than ever, when everyone is afraid and uncertain, we need to be reminded that the world isn't so bad after all.

1. Dogs exist.

Dogs are, without a doubt, the purest creatures on the face of the planet. All they want from us is love and attention, and sometimes they look extremely silly. Dogs deserve to live forever.

2. Cats exist.

Cats are some of the most ridiculous animals on the planet. I love cats, because in their minds they are our supreme overlords. Supreme overlords that secretly love cuddles.

3. "Moana" comes out soon!

Yes!! Disney's first Polynesian princess with an actual Polynesian voice actress!! And she doesn't have a love interest and is a badass!!! Its impossible to be anything but happy watching the trailers for Moana.

4. This couple celebrating 75 years together.

#LoveTrumpsHate

5. People who give random compliments.

People who go out of their way to tell you that you look nice or something like that are the best people in the world.

6. We live in a truly beautiful world.

Seriously, it doesn't even matter where you live. Its worth taking like two minutes out of your day to just admire everything, because our planet is gorgeous.

7. Space

I'm kind of obsessed with space. Space, like earth, is beautiful. Even the concept of space, of infiniteness is beautiful. I just really like space okay?

8. Harry Potter

If you ever get sad, just remember we live in the same world as Harry Potter. And I'm not just including his series here, but any fiction that makes you happy and gives you an escape.

9. Kids being kind.

Kids are some of the kindest people in the world. Children don't understand hate or prejudice; we should all be more like kids.

10. Random acts of kindness.

Things like this give me hope. Hope that people are good and will not let the words and actions of one man divide us. I understand that people are afraid, I'm terrified. But thats why we need hope. Hope is the most powerful weapon against fear.

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