A Brief List Of Some Things That Make Me Happy
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A Brief List Of Some Things That Make Me Happy

There's so much in this life to be happy for.

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A Brief List Of Some Things That Make Me Happy
Polly Rowan

Happiness can come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it's waking up on a warm sunny day or having someone hold the door open, there are millions on things in this life that can bring the tiniest of happiness into our lives. And because of this, because of this thought, because of this rationale, I strive day in and day out to be happy. My goal of every single day is to laugh, to smile, and to be happy for the life I live. I try to make the best out of every situation, and look on the positive bright side no matter what. And I can successfully say, that regardless of the day, I can go to sleep with a smile on my face because I have so many things to be thankful for.

Because of this, I decided to make a brief list of some of the minuscule everyday things that make me happy and I am undoubtedly thankful for.

1. Getting Mail.

2. A home-cooked meal.

3. Holding hands.

4. Making someone smile.

5. Having someone hold the door open for you.

6. Holding the door open for someone.

7. Finding matching socks on the first try.

8. Taking a shower after a long day.

9. Washing your hands when they are really dirty.

10. An ice cream on a warm summer day.

11. Getting a text from your best friend.

12. Talking to my mom on the phone.

13. Taking shoes off at the end of the day.

14. Taking a nap on the beach.

15. Finishing an assignment/task that has been taking up a lot of your time.

16. Getting a good grade.

17. Meeting someone new.

18. Catching up with an old friend.

19. Fuzzy socks.

20. Freshly cut grass.

21. Cheese.

22. Vacationing.

23. Having a day off from everything.

24. Waking up from a nap and actually feeling rested.

25. Taking a bath.

26. Going to the movies.

27. Using a coupon.

28. Getting a really good deal/sale.

29. Closing all your tabs after finishing a project.

30. Laughing until your stomach hurts.

31. Having a good hair day.

32. Climbing into bed on fresh and clean bedding.

33. Checking off everything on a to do list.

34. When you get a nice text out of no where from a friends you haven't talked to in a while.

35. Seeing a puppy get really excited about something.

36. Seeing a puppy in general.

37. Seeing any animal in general.

38. The feeling you get after a run or a really good workout.

39. Having someone say they are proud of you.

40. Peeing after holding it in for a long time.

41. The first sip of a cold drink.

42. Finishing a really good book.

43. The first snowfall of the season.

44. Dancing in the rain.

45. When everyone claps at the end of a movie.

46. A really good pun.

47. When you and your best friend are laughing at an inside joke without actually saying the inside joke.

48. When you can sit in a room with your best friend and you don't even have to say words. You are just content with each other's presence.

49. When the waiter comes over with your food.

50. Growing your own plants/vegetables.

51. Holding a baby.

52. Seeing a baby laugh and/or smile.

53. Having a cat cuddle on you.

54. Learning something new.

55. The feeling of your clothes when they just come out of the dryer.

56. Sand beneath your toes.

57. Christmas lights.

58. Sunshine on fresh snow.

59. Little spontaneous adventures.

60. Taking silly pictures with your friends.

61. Birthday candles.

62. Decorating a Christmas Tree.

63. Looking back at baby pictures.

64. Getting to sleep in.

65. Rinsing off after a day at the beach.

66. When you first jump into the water at the beach.

67. When you and your best friend say the same thing at the same time.

68. Giving a compliment.

69. Receiving a compliment.

70. Seeing someone else get really excited about something.

71. A really, really cold glass of water.

72. Blowing up balloons.

73. Reminiscing

74. Telling embarrassing stories with friends.

75. Sleepovers with friends.

76. Eating your favorite food.

77. PUPPY KISSES!!!!

78. Getting a hand written note.

79. Realizing what you actually want to do with your life.

80. Having a toddler remember you.

81. Extended family gatherings.

82. Having traditions and sticking to them.

83. Lighting a candle.

84. Blowing out a candle.

85. Driving with the windows down in the summer.

86. Blasting music in the car.

87. Singing your favorite song.

88. Watching someone unwrap a present.

89. Going to your favorite place.

90. Finally getting home after a long day.

91. Seeing a rainbow after it rains.

92. Really getting to know someone, or letting them get to know you.

93. Hearing someone say "I love you."

94. Falling in love.

95. My family.

96. My friends.

97. Laughing.

98. Smiling.

99. Listing things that make me happy.

100. Being alive.


There's so much in this world to be happy for, and I hope that something in this list made you smile. That's my only goal: to produce happiness.

Also, here's a puppy for good measure!!

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