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20 Little Things That Never Fail To Make You Smile

With finals approaching, it's easy to gloss over the little things.

Caroline Watkins

Dec 05, 2016

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20 Little Things That Never Fail To Make You Smile

With finals soon approaching and the feeling of winter break being so close yet so far, here are 20 things that can make you smile when you start to experience those late November/December blues.

1. Running into a friend unexpectedly on campus

"Hug me brotha!"

2. Your favorite sweater

"The best time to wear a striped sweater, is all the timeeeeeee!"

3. Getting a mixed CD from someone you care about

A little retro, but in the "ol' days" it was perhaps the best way to casually tell someone you cared about them.

4. Mom's cooking

Mom's cooking is definitely better than the cafeteria food.

5. Monday morning coffee

Coffee is always the answer. Especially on those dreary Monday mornings.

6. Snail mail

Whether you are writing a letter to your bestie or you get one from him/her in the mail, a snail mail exchange is an easy way to make both of your days a little bit brighter.

7. His and Hers chairs

There's really no explanation as to why these pieces of furniture make so many people happy.

8. Rainy Sunday's

"Sunday morning rain is falling..."

9. Watching your favorite movie in the middle of the week

Pretty much the perfect study break.

10. Old bookshops

It's so hard to walk out of Yellow Dog Bookshop without buying anything!

11. Getting your favorite magazine in the mail

When you nearly cry tears of happiness when you find either a Vogue, National Geographic, Cosmo magazine in your mailbox.

12. Sleeping in

Is there anything truly better than sleeping in?

13. Tailgating football games

I only came to the football game to get free food at the tailgate.

14. A good hair day

Tfw you wake up and your hair looks like it was just featured in a Pantene commercial.

15. A phone call from home

Sometimes all you need is to hear your mom and dad's voice.

16. Exploring somewhere new

When you find yourself in a "funk" in your great but small college town, go to a nearby town you haven't visited before.

17. Spontaneous road trips with friends

Have a free weekend with nothing to do? Create an epic Spotify playlist and go on an aimless drive with some friends!

18. Getting an A on a hard test

Those ten hours of studying were, in fact, worth it!

19. Getting a surprise text from a crush

When you get that text from that one person that makes your heart skip a beat *for a hot second* ―until you realize he's just asking about the latest homework assignment for your English class.

20. Record stores

With so many records, how can you choose just one?

So when you're caught up studying for your finals and you are living at the library, take a few minutes out of your day to find something that makes you smile. You will be surprised at how much of a different it can make!

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20 Little Things That Never Fail To Make You Smile

With finals approaching, it's easy to gloss over the little things.

1. Running into a friend unexpectedly on campus

2. Your favorite sweater

3. Getting a mixed CD from someone you care about

4. Mom's cooking

5. Monday morning coffee

6. Snail mail

7. His and Hers chairs

8. Rainy Sunday's

9. Watching your favorite movie in the middle of the week

10. Old bookshops

11. Getting your favorite magazine in the mail

12. Sleeping in

13. Tailgating football games

14. A good hair day

15. A phone call from home

16. Exploring somewhere new

17. Spontaneous road trips with friends

18. Getting an A on a hard test

19. Getting a surprise text from a crush

20. Record stores

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

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10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

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13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

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