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Don't worry, be happy!

Nov 08, 2016

It's still election season, semester blues are setting in [or possibly setting in three years ago], sickness seems to be attempting to steal our hope, and I'm sure everyone one of you feels you are at war with something. In light of all these things, here are NUMBER things to makes you smile.

1. Puppies-duh

How can these bundles of joy not make you smile? Look at the cuteness! Imagine the cuddles!

2. Coffee

Conversations over coffee are pretty much the best thing ever. This little cup can help facilitate relationships and keep you awake for the all-nighter required for that 15 page paper! Coffee is a true master in the world of multi-taskers.

3. Books

I know, I know, not another one! Don't worry, you don't even have to read it. Just have a stack of old books with pretty bindings and you'll feel cultured and put together (even if you're really not). Bonus: they smell really great.

4.Fuzzy socks

Men, do you have these or do you have to go throughout Fall/Winter without these amazing things? Fuzzy socks don't just keep the toes warm; I'm pretty sure they fill the soul with warm-fuzzy feelings as well.

5. Bible journaling

I love this idea but have yet to attempt it. Even if you aren't artsy at all, feel free to create a Pinterest board about these beauties and feel artsy. Who knows, maybe all you need is some inspiration. In any case, smiles abound when God's word is treasured like this.

6.Favorite Disney movies

Sometimes it's alright to put the homework or laundry down and snuggle up to an old favorite from Disney. Guaranteed to bring nostalgia and smiles.

7. Kiddos

Spend an hour with a little one; kids have things to teach us. They're great at reminding us how to laugh and showing us what joy looks like.

8. Flowers

Go buy yourself some flowers and sit for a moment to marvel at how pretty they are. Not willing to spend the money? Go on a walk and look for some. Get outside and wonder at God's beautiful creation.

9. Music

Music has a way of expressing our hearts far more articulately than we often can. Smile as the words you sing give praise to God and your heart is renewed.

10. Philippians 3:20

"But our citizenship is in Heaven and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ."

Last but certainly not least, this world is not the end. We await life in Heaven and rest in the fact of our redemption.

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10 Things To Make You Smile

Don't worry, be happy!

1. Puppies-duh

2. Coffee

3. Books

4.Fuzzy socks

5. Bible journaling

6.Favorite Disney movies

7. Kiddos

8. Flowers

9. Music

10. Philippians 3:20

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All names should be "unisex names."

1. Communicating via email can be awkward.

2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

I get it... I'm pale.

1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

The struggle bus is real.

1. Child prodigies:

2. Hearing other musicians in the practice room next door and accepting that you will never be as talented as them:

3. That anxiety that takes over before every performance:

4. Taking a million 0 credit classes:

5. When there's a paper due the next day, but you have to attend yet another concert in order to pass a 0 credit class:

6. When your friends try to encourage you after a performance, even though you are criticizing everything in your mind:

7. Knowing that there's always that one professor during juries:

8. The oh-so-attractive band/choir uniforms:

9. Realizing that a college campus is maybe not the best atmosphere to finish your latest composition:

10. Hearing "Oh, you sing opera? I LOVE Phantom of the Opera!" for the hundredth time:

11. When people think finals week is a breeze for you.

12. When you're drowning in the stress that comes with 18+ credits (and not to mention all those 0 credit classes) and people ask you how you are:

13. When it all comes down to it, though, you know that at the end of the day, music is your passion:

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!