While sometimes our lives can seem like a complete mess, it's important to recognize and still appreciate the small things that make your day a little bit brighter. Here's a list of some things, both big and little, that I'm incredibly thankful for yet often go unnoticed and unappreciated on a day-to-day basis. I'm sure some of you may agree with me.

1. The thought of going back to DePauw soon.

2. A long, hot shower when needed.

3. Splurging and getting a venti Starbucks drink.

4. Going on a walk on a nice day/night.

5. Ice cream, lots of it.

6. Being in good company.

7. Laughing about past memories.

8. When my favorite song at the moment comes on.

9. Having a good hair day.

10. When the dress/shoes I wanted goes on sale.

11. Pugs.

12. When my phone is 100 percent charged.

13. Clean laundry -- and fresh out of the dryer.

14. Sunshine.

15. Having the day off work.

16. Binge-watching Netflix.

17. Giving and receiving random compliments.

18. Actually taking a good photo.

19. Going to new restaurants.

20. Doing something spontaneous late at night.

21. Big t-shirts/sweatshirts.

22. Planning a trip/vacation.

23. Pay day.

24. Driving with the windows down.

25. Waking up from a good nap.

26. A night in...with pizza.

27. A night out.

28. Catching up with old friends you haven't seen in a while.

29. When I come up with a good idea for an article.

30. A random phone call.

31. Vitamins (aka triple dipped malted milk balls).

32. The first sip of Diet Coke.

33. My incredibly amazing best friend/boyfriend.

34. A good cozy bed.

35. An unexpected surprise.

36. Taking artsy pictures for my vsco.

37. My Camelbak.

38. Three day weekends.

39. Target.

40. Crossing something off a to-do list.

41. Alpha Phi.

42. Cuddling or a long hug.

43. Family traditions.

44. A nice view.

45. Being at a lake.

46. Fresh flowers.

47. A full tank of gas.

48. Watching the sunset.

49. Laying out on the beach.

50. Having a good day.