I've found that young people today believe they can only find happiness within a relationship. We think that without someone to call "ours," we aren't complete and we can't live a full and happy life. I find this very wrong. There are so many things in life that can make you happy that have nothing to do with a relationship! Here are one hundred things that make me happy, and can make you happy too. Remember, happiness comes from within, not from men or women!

1. Dogs.

2. Food.

3. Girls’ nights out.

4. After-class naps.

5. Weekends off.

6. Payday.

7. Making the Dean’s List.

8. Doing really well on an exam – especially those you studied your butt off for.

9. Making new friends.

10. Finishing a tough paper.

11. Tumblr.

12. Cat memes.

13. “Class is canceled” emails.

14. People laughing at your jokes.

15. Hearing funny jokes.

16. The first snowfall.

17. Lazy days.

18. Netflix.

19. Crafting with friends.

20. Coffee.

21. Cats.

22. Bonding time with your best friend.

23. Springtime.

24. Music.

25. Seeing a new movie.

26. Buying new clothes.

27. Lemonade.

28. Poetry.

29. Finding a song that fits the situation you’re going through perfectly.

30. Knowing what major is best for you and having an idea as to what you’d actually like to do after graduation.

31. Family.

32. Spring break trips.

33. Family dinners.

34. Taylor Swift jam sessions.

35. Feeling confident in your own skin.

36. Funny YouTube videos.

37. Getting a new job.

38. Long car rides with good people.

39. Compliments from strangers.

40. Concerts.

41. Taking the perfect selfie.

42. FaceTiming friends.

43. Odyssey articles.

44. Parties.

45. Dancing.

46. Midnight McDonald’s trips.

47. Slam poetry.

48. Listening to a new album.

49. Books.

50. Money.

51. Summer nights.

52. Carnivals.

53. Milkshakes.

54. The beach.

55. Bubble baths.

56. Old cartoons.

57. Joking with friends.

58. Group texts.

59. Christmas.

60. Traveling.

61. Disney movies.

62. Pajamas.

63. Catching up with old friends.

64. Bonfires.

65. Senior prom.

66. Graduation.

67. Getting new social media followers.

68. Watching the sunset.

69. Catching lightning bugs.

70. Losing weight.

71. Taco Bell.

72. Hand-written letters.

73. Walking in the park.

74. Road trips.

75. Babies.

76. Weddings.

77. Sleeping in.

78. Weekends without homework.

79. Funny Snapchats.

80. Vine.

81. Hearing an old favorite song.

82. Taking pictures with friends.

83. Innocent crushes on strangers.

84. Puns.

85. Inspirational quotes.

86. Gifs.

87. Candles.

88. Seeing something you love on sale.

89. Painting.

90. Listening to the rain as you fall asleep.

91. New school supplies.

92. Your favorite Pandora station.

93. Going on long walks with good friends.

94. Proving others wrong.

95. Getting over something you thought you would never get over.

96. Hugs.

97. Fuzzy socks.

98. Drive-in movies.

99. Saying hello to strangers.

100. Loving yourself.