Recommended for you

Start writing a post

Health and Wellness

100 Little Things That Make Me Happy

Dogs, always dogs.

Joanne Wu

Aug 31, 2018

Washington State University

498

Instagram

I realized something about myself...With or without school, I'm still stressed. If I'm not stressed about school work, I'm stressed about actual work. I can never win.

But that's just the thing… I am winning. Every single day that I wake up breathing and healthy. And I, along with many others, take that for granted sometimes.

That being said, I am still human. So, when I'm having a not-so-great day, I like to think about the little things that make me happy.

Hopefully some of these things, if not all, also apply to you, too!

1. Hand holding while driving (or hand holding in general)

2. Fresh, hot pepperoni pizza

3. Coca-Cola

Giphy

4. Messages from old friends or friends in general

5. Shopping

6. Dogs

Giphy

7. Cats (kittens specifically)

8. Finding good parking

9. Seeing my boyfriend's name pop up on my phone

Giphy

10. Old pictures that remind you of awesome memories

11. Hot bubble baths

12. Post-shower feels

Giphy

13. Drake songs

14. Wearing my boyfriend's hoodies (or clothes in general tbh)

15. Reading scary stories

Giphy

16. Listening to entertaining storytimes on YouTube

17. Paranormal podcasts

18. Scary movies

Giphy

19. Dainty necklaces

20. Layering rings

21. The matching necklace my boyfriend and I have

Giphy

22. Charm bracelets

23. Animated films

24. Swimming

Giphy

25. Riding on the back of a motorcycle

26. Rollercoasters

27. Being praised or recognized at work

Giphy

28. Getting complimented (no matter how big or small)

29. Getting a good score on a test you thought you'd fail

30. Canceled classes

Giphy

31. Sleeping in

32. Canceled shifts (lowkey bittersweet)

33. The beach

Giphy

34. Seeing my parents happy

35. Beach or forest scents

36. Memes

Giphy

37. Clear skin

38. Good sleep

39. Waking up to food

Giphy

40. Napping after eating food

41. Losing weight and finally being able to fit into something you couldn't fit in before

42. Saving money

Giphy

43. A clean, organized room

44. Notes or love letters

45. "Be safe" messages

Giphy

46. Taking a good Snapchat selfie

47. Taking a good selfie in general

48. Getting a lot of likes on a selfie

Giphy

49. Good poops

50. Peeing after holding it in for so long

51. Cuddling

Giphy

52. Warm, fuzzy blankets

53. Spontaneous road trips

54. Deep, late night talks

Giphy

55. Sharing secrets/gossiping

56. Girls night (or day)

57. Getting roses

Giphy

58. Being told "I love you"

59. Saying "I love you"

60. "Did you make it home okay?" texts or phone calls

Giphy

61. Getting a pedicure

62. Massages

63. Face masks

Giphy

64. Getting rid of blackheads with pore strips

65. Going to the a recliner seat movie theater

66. Kettle corn

Giphy

67. Inexpensive dates

68. Staying in instead of going out on a Friday night

69. Getting the whole bed to myself

Giphy

70. Finishing a book

71. Achieving goals

72. Helping others

Giphy

73. Donating to charity

74. Good makeup days

75. Good hair days

Giphy

76. Good outfit days

77. Good days

78. Music

Giphy

79. Raves

80. Festival attire

81. Watching YouTube videos

Giphy

82. Stalking pretty girls on Instagram and Twitter (sorry not sorry)

83. Throwbacks of any sort

84. Scratching an itch I couldn't scratch

Giphy

85. Playing dress up either online, in person, or with dolls

86. Watching cartoons early in the morning

87. Online shopping

Giphy

88. Binge-watching TV shows and movies on Netflix

89. Pretty, long eyelashes

90. Freshly shaved legs

Giphy

91. Freshly cleaned sheets

92. Bunnies

93. Eating healthy, tasty food

Giphy

94. Hugs

95. My childhood

96. Having my hair played with

Giphy

97. Dutch braids

98. Winged eyeliner

99. Fried chicken

Giphy

100. My boyfriend

OK, so the last one isn't a "little thing," but I wanted to end strong.

Report this Content

This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.

Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

New Brunswick, NJ

443832

Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts

StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

Thank you for all that you do for me
Thank you for working through disagreements with me
Thank you for always supporting me
I appreciate you more than words can express
You have helped me grow and become a better person
I can't wait to see where life takes us next
I promise to cherish every moment with you
Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less

love story

Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

Rider University

17304

Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

hauppague

Lifestyle

Moana's Top 10 Life Tips

"Moana" is filled with life lessons that involve far more than finding true love as many other Disney movies do.

Millennials of Michigan

41976

Animated image of a woman with long dark hair and tattoos

StableDiffusion

1. It's easy to be fooled by shiny things.

Digital image of shiny gemstones in cased in gold. shiny things StableDiffusion

Tamatoa created a liar filled with shiny things simply for the purpose of tricking fish to enter and become his food. He too experiences a lesson in how easy it is to be tricked by shiny things when Moana distracts him by covering herself in glowing algae so Maui can grab his hook.

Keep Reading...Show less

moana

Student Life

7 Types Of Students You Will Meet In College

You wish you could be #5, but you know you're probably a #6.

University of Southern California

21495

cool group of lazy college students in class

StableDiffusion

There are thousands of universities around the world, and each school boasts its own traditions and slogans. Some schools pride themselves on sports, while others emphasize their research facilities. While there is a myriad of differences among each and every school, there will always these seven types of students in class.

Keep Reading...Show less

college students

Featured

15 Rhyme Without Reason Greek Life Function Ideas

When you have no ideas for what to wear to this date function

Appalachian State University National Writers Society

321919

Healthy Pets

I am going to a rhyme without reason date function and I have looked at so many different rhyming words and I figured there need to be a new list of words. At these functions, there are usually at least two rockers and boxers and an umpteenth amount of dogs and frogs. I have come up with a list of creative and unique ideas for these functions.

If you like what you see, get a shopping cart going with these costumes.

Keep Reading...Show less