Recommended for you

Start writing a post

Lifestyles

40 Small Things In Life That Genuinely Bring Me Joy

You know... Those little "ahhh" moments.

Amira Totah

Mar 06, 2019

The University of Alabama

217

40 Small Things In Life That Genuinely Bring Me Joy

Amira Totah

People are always looking for big moments to be excited about when in reality, life is all about the little things that bring joy to our lives. Stop searching for some big picture and actually let yourself indulge in those small moments that make you feel good! Experience that "ahhh" feeling. Unsure what that is? It's something so simple, yet so satisfying. Here are a few of my favorites, see if you can relate!

1. Riding in the car with the windows down

2. Freshly shaved legs

3. Freshly shaved legs... And clean sheets

4. Lighting a candle after cleaning your room

5. Getting a tan line

6. Taking a big sip of crisp ice water

7. Feeling the sun on your skin

8. Burying your feet in the sand

9. Taking your bra off after a long day

10. Singing in the car

11. The smell of fresh cut grass

12. Taking a bubble bath

13. When your favorite song comes on somewhere

14. Warm laundry

15. Laughing so hard that it hurts

16. Jumping into the water on a hot day

17. Appreciating the night sky

18. Beating all of the red lights

19. Listening to the waves

20. Waking up before your alarm and realizing you get to sleep more

21. A familiar smell

22. Making the perfect pony or messy bun on the first try

23. Reading a book outside

24. Crawling into bed after a long day

25. Waking up early enough to get coffee and breakfast

26. When things just flow that day

27. The first bite you take at dinner

28. When you drop your phone and it doesn't crack

29. An outfit you planned in your head actually looks good on

30. Finding a pocket in your dress

31. When your online orders finally arrive in the mail

32. Being able to pop all of your fingers

33. Perfectly ripe fruit

34. Scratching an itch

35. Peeling off gel polish perfectly

36. Finding money in forgotten places

37. Fresh breath

38. Getting your nails done

39. Finding a missing sock

40. Putting on chapstick

Yes, big moments are exciting but the little things are what make life worthwhile. It's the tiny joys that get us through day to day life and make us who we are. From the wise words of Farris Bueller, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."

lifestyles

Report this Content

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

Arts Entertainment

Epic Creation Myths: Norse Origins Unveiled

What happened in the beginning, and how the heavens were set in motion.

George Mason University

6475

Now, I have the everlasting joy of explaining the Norse creation myth. To be honest, it can be a bit kooky, so talking about it is always fun. The entire cosmos is included in this creation myth, not just the earth but the sun and the moon as well. This will be a short retelling, a summary of the creation myth, somewhat like I did with Hermod's ride to Hel.

Keep Reading...Show less

myths

Entertainment

25 Throwback Songs You Forgot About

But you know you still know every word.

Eastern Michigan University

141850

Old school ghetto blaster sat on the floor

8tracks radio

We all scroll through the radio stations in the car every once in a while, whether its because we lost signal to our favorite one or we are just bored with the same ol' songs every day. You know when you're going through and you hear a song where you're just like "I forgot this existed!" and before you know it, you're singing every word? Yeah, me too. Like, 95% of the time. If you're like me and LOVE some good throwback music, here's a list of songs from every genre that have gotten lost in time, but never truly forgotten.

Keep Reading...Show less

throwback songs

Lifestyle

Cool Off with These 8 Beers!

North Carolina State University

13352

Summer is hot and humid, and it's almost like summer was made specifically to drink the refreshing, cold, crisp wonderful, delicious, nutritious nectar of the gods. Which is none other than beer; wonderful cold beer. With summer playing peek-a-boo around the corner while we finish up this semester, it's time to discuss the only important part of summer. And if you haven't already guessed, it's beer. There are few things I take more seriously than my beer, in order are: sports... and beer. Here are my favorite summer brews:

Keep Reading...Show less

beer

Recommended for you

40 Small Things In Life That Genuinely Bring Me Joy

You know... Those little "ahhh" moments.

1. Riding in the car with the windows down

2. Freshly shaved legs

3. Freshly shaved legs... And clean sheets

4. Lighting a candle after cleaning your room

5. Getting a tan line

6. Taking a big sip of crisp ice water

7. Feeling the sun on your skin

8. Burying your feet in the sand

9. Taking your bra off after a long day

10. Singing in the car

11. The smell of fresh cut grass

12. Taking a bubble bath

13. When your favorite song comes on somewhere

14. Warm laundry

15. Laughing so hard that it hurts

16. Jumping into the water on a hot day

17. Appreciating the night sky

18. Beating all of the red lights

19. Listening to the waves

20. Waking up before your alarm and realizing you get to sleep more

21. A familiar smell

22. Making the perfect pony or messy bun on the first try

23. Reading a book outside

24. Crawling into bed after a long day

25. Waking up early enough to get coffee and breakfast

26. When things just flow that day

27. The first bite you take at dinner

28. When you drop your phone and it doesn't crack

29. An outfit you planned in your head actually looks good on

30. Finding a pocket in your dress

31. When your online orders finally arrive in the mail

32. Being able to pop all of your fingers

33. Perfectly ripe fruit

34. Scratching an itch

35. Peeling off gel polish perfectly

36. Finding money in forgotten places

37. Fresh breath

38. Getting your nails done

39. Finding a missing sock

40. Putting on chapstick

Subscribe to our Newsletter

A long over due thank you note to my greatest passion.

What happened in the beginning, and how the heavens were set in motion.

But you know you still know every word.

1. "Big Pimpin'" - Jay-Z ft. UGK

2. "Mr. Brightside" - The Killers

3. "Lose Yourself" - Eminem

4. "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American) - Toby Keith

5. "Drop It Like It's Hot" - Snoop Dogg ft. Pharrell Williams

6. "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" - Green Day

7. "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" - Panic! At The Disco

8. "Semi-Charmed Life" - Third Eye Blind

9. "Baby Got Back" - Sir Mix A Lot

10. "Get Low" - Lil Jon ft. Ying Yang Twinz

11. "Check Yes Or No" - George Strait

12. "Ride Wit Me" - Nelly

13. "Pony" - Ginuwine

14. "Cleanin' Out My Closet" - Eminem

15. "Gangstas Paradise" - Coolio

16. "It Was A Good Day" - Ice Cube

17. "What's Your Fantasy" - Ludacris

18. "Everybody (Backstreets Back)" - Backstreet Boys

19. "Misery Business" - Paramore

20. "Steal My Sunshine" - Len

21. "Fly" - Sugar Ray

22. "Song 2" - Blur

23. "Buddy Holly" - Weezer

24. "No Rain" - Blind Melon

25. "99 Problems" - Jay-Z

Appreciation for some of life's most discredited pleasures.

1. Sun showers

2. Smiles

3. Tight hugs

4. Discovering new foods you like.

5. Laying in bed after a long day.

6. And being completely relaxed

7. "This reminded me of you"

Subscribe to our
Newsletter