“The best things in life are free. The second best are very expensive.” -Coco Chanel Here is a list of thirty of the best things in my opinion that soothe the soul:

1. The way the air smells right after it rains.

2. A good cup of coffee that has just the right amount of cream and sugar.

3. Driving towards a low sunset on the highway.

4. Listening to country music and driving with the windows down on a summer day.

5. Taking a hot shower after a long day.

6. Seeing your dog after a long time and realizing that they missed you just as much as you missed them.

7. "Class is cancelled."

8. Taking the first bite of a long-awaited meal.

9. Harry Styles' voice.

10. Helping a stranger.

11. Being called "sweetheart" or "hon" by an adult.

12. Being called "ma'am" by anyone.

13. Taking off those super-tight skinny jeans for the day.

14. The smooth feeling of a fresh set of nails.

15. Putting on comfy sweatpants and even comfier socks.

16. Finding an old picture and reminiscing about it for an hour.

17. That fresh feeling you get after taking off a face mask.

18. Any meal at Cracker Barrel when you're starving and cranky.

19. A strong hug.

20. Wearing an oversized sweater and being able to wrap your hands up in the sleeves.

21. Shaving and moisturizing your legs after not shaving for weeks.

22. Finding a textbook online that's cheaper than you'd thought it'd be.

23. Finally taking your contacts out.

24. Listening to your favorite song on full blast and dancing to it like you're being paid.

25. Closing all the tabs in your browser after finishing a research paper.

26. Cleaning and organizing your room after neglecting it all week.

27. Buying a new set of school supplies (notebooks, pens, you know the drill.

28. Licking a perfectly swirled ice cream cone (or making that perfectly swirled ice cream cone).

29. Coming in from the cold and cuddling under a huge pile of blankets.

30. Standing against a strong wind with your hair blowing everywhere and leaves swirling all around you.