:)

NERD

I guess that 8+ hours I put into this 9 page take home exam was worth it. Definitely a smile moment for today! 

Definitely happened last night. Definitely the best feeling in the world!

Dryer Balls???

While walking through Meijer today I came across these Hedgehog Dryer Balls. They are not an extremely exciting product but whoever designed them was creative enough to make a boring product actually look like it could be quite fun.  I appreciate this kind of genius and it makes me happy that there are others in the world that like to make things fun and at least attempt to make mundane chores more enjoyable. 

Surprise Mail

Today I received a special surprise Halloween package in the mail from my boyfriend's mom. After a very very long Monday it was definitely something that made my day. It's rare today that we take the time to sit down and write somebody a letter or send them a package. Everything is electronic. I am so very grateful to those in my life that take the time out of their day to think about me. Yet another reason to smile :) 

Knock-offs

A pair of beat up knock of Sperry shoes might seem like something silly to smile about but the truth is I love these shoes. They always get me from point A to point B and are the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned. They've been though a lot including being worn almost everyday to school, out to the barn to feed horses, and on countless nature walks. And on top of everything they've been through they don't have one rip or tear. If anything that is definitely a reason to smile :) 

It’s the little things. The friend that you have seen in months that you walk into randomly at the grocery store. Getting a card in the mail from a friend or family member.  Having your favorite song come on the radio. Maybe even talking a walk on a beautiful sunny day. They are all the little things that put a smile on our faces despite the fact we've had a rough day, are overwhelmed with life, or just don’t feel like we have enough time in the day to enjoy a few seconds of living.

We live in a world that seems to spin five times faster than it did years ago. As a senior in college I often times find myself distracted by how many homework assignments I have left to complete, or how many hours I have to work in order to pay the next electric bill. I am constantly surrounded by chaos and negativity from those around me who are in the same situations. Life can be overwhelming at times, but in the midst of everything we are complaining about we are quick forget the many small things that make life so awesome.

I have been incredibly blessed over the 22 years of my life and sometimes I forget that so I’ve set a new goal for myself. Every day I am going to pick one thing out of my day that puts a smile on my face. It might be silly but it’s a great way to remind myself that even by bad days really aren’t that bad.

Today I begin my quest. 365 days in a year, hopefully over 365 things to smile about!