100 Little Things In Life We Should Take the Time to Appreciate | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

100 Little Things In Life We Should Take the Time to Appreciate

Stop and smell the roses!

202
100 Little Things In Life We Should Take the Time to Appreciate

As cliché as it is, people are always saying, "Life's about the little things,"but how often do we really take a moment to stop and appreciate these "little things"? Here is a list of a 100 things we should pay more attention to and appreciate:

1. That moment when you look up and lock eyes with a stranger in passing, and they smile at you.

2. When you turn on your car, and your favorite song is playing on the radio.

3. When the storm finally passes and a rainbow appears.

4. Discovering someone is just as obsessed with your favorite TV show as you are, and then discussing every aspect of the plot.

5. When you bring a smile to someone else’s face.

6. When you’re at the beach all day waiting for your perfect wave to come, and it finally comes.

7. Being complimented unexpectedly.

8. When someone remembers something you told them, that you didn’t expect them to.

9. The first beach day of the summer.

10. When you have a "White Christmas."

11. The excitement in reuniting with a friend you haven’t seen in a while.

12. The way your favorite pen writes.

13. Hugs from your loved ones.

14. That moment when you’re trying tell a story but you can’t finish telling it because you’re laughing too hard.

15. People you haven’t seen in forever and you pick up right where you left off.

16. When someone remembers your order at your favorite restaurant and they say, “You want the usual?”

17. Nailing the presentation that you stressed and worried about for weeks.

18. Driving on open roads.

19. Having a best friend that calls you their best friend.

20. Having deep conversations/heart-to-hearts with your close friends.

21. Having a positive impact on a child.

22. When you buy something from a vending machine and an extra one comes along with it.

23. Looking through old photos or watching old home videos.

24. Being part of a team, and being part of something bigger than yourself.

25. When you’re looking for a parking spot and you find a “pull through.”

26. Being able to read someone’s mind and vice versa.

27. Signing someone’s yearbook.

28. The inside jokes amongst you and your siblings.

29. The aroma of freshly made chocolate chip cookies.

30. When someone asks about your day.

31. The bond made at sports games among fans.

32. Getting a good deal on something you were going to buy anyways.

33. Seeing your parents proud of you.

34. Cleaning your room and discovering old treasures.

35. Confidently walking out of an interview.

36. Sing-a-longs to throwback songs, and you know all the words.

37. Finding a gift for a loved one that you know they will love.

38. That moment when you understand it all in math class.

39. Front porch swings.

40. The presence of flowers in the springtime.

41. That friend that will have a dance party with you at any moment.

42. The feeling you get when you arrive at your favorite place.

43. When you wrap a gift perfectly.

44. Sharing good news with others.

45. Genuine kindness by strangers.

46. Puns, and the people that also appreciate them.

47. Those people that make you laugh until tears are streaming down your face and your stomach hurts.

48. Seeing your favorite singer in concert for the first time, and singing along all your favorite songs with them.

49. The beauty found in New England’s fall.

50. The bond made over middle school trends.

51. People who know how to be silly every once in a while.

52. When someone inspires you or you inspire someone else.

53. Just catching the train.

54. Finding money in an old jacket or purse.

55. Passing in an assignment knowing how hard you worked on it.

56. Sitting around the fire with good company on a summer night.

57. Free shipping.

58. Weddings.

59. Family owned restaurants.

60. When you hear your plane will be landing shortly.

61. The first warm spring day.

62. The first time you use new makeup.

63. People that laugh at the same things you do.

64. Google.

65. Knowing you were able to help someone.

66. Experiencing new places with your loved ones.

67. Finding the perfect shell at the beach.

68. Walking out of the gym after a grueling workout.

69. Getting complimented on a new haircut.

70. The feeling when a new year begins.

71. When someone says, “Text me when you’re home safe.”

72. When you feel valued.

73. When someone tells you something reminded them of you.

74. Proposals.

75. Watching how excited someone gets when they talk about something they’re passionate about.

76. Memories that make you smile.

77. Crossing something off your bucket list.

78. When you cheer someone up and you watch the grin spread across their face.

79. Fortune cookies.

80. Good-morning/goodnight texts.

81. When you’re performing and you finally spot the person who came to support you in the crowd.

82. Being the first one in line for your favorite roller coaster ride.

83. Fireworks.

84. When someone compliments your eyebrows.

85. People that wave when you’re driving and you let them go.

86. Handwritten thank you notes.

87. Learning about people’s childhoods and what made them who they are.

88. When you’re food comes at a restaurant and you take that first bite.

89. The feeling you get when you drive around your hometown.

90. Dad jokes.

91. Waking up on your birthday.

92. The butterflies before a game.

93. Your favorite outfit.

94. When you can hear the smile in someone’s voice over the phone.

95. Walking out of your last final.

96. Farmers' stands.

97. When someone calls instead of texts.

98. Rainy days and marathons of your favorite show.

99. Carnivals.

100. The aroma of candles.

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

10 Reasons Why It's Awesome When Your Best Friend Gets New Friends

She may not be with you 24/7 but it's all good because you're soul sisters.

382
super friends
Gabi Morales

We all have a person, and when that person makes some new friends, we tend to forget all the great things that can come out of it. Never forget how special they are to you and why you are best friends.

Keep Reading...Show less
mountains

If you're like me, then the last semester kicked your butt, big time. Lots of papers, projects, and overall chaos. While some things are beyond our control, there are some things you can do to make this semester one of your best ones yet!

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

8 Cringey College Tinder Stories

. Cringey Tinder stories from some Tinder girls

2497
a man and a woman sitting at a table
Photo by Good Faces on Unsplash

Toilet Troubles

"So, usually I would never go on a Tinder date but when you are out with girlfriends and a hot Bosnian guy says he wants to hang with you and his friends, you oblige. We head to their apartment and when I realized I may pee my pants if I don't find a bathroom soon. I ask for the bathroom and a friend of my tinder date shows me to it and said in all seriousness that I was not allowed to flush the toilet under ANY circumstances. Having a few drinks--or five--I relieved myself to, nevertheless, flush the toilet. Within seconds, his bathroom was flooded and towels were laid out everywhere to catch the toilet water. To say the least, we were not invited back"

Keep Reading...Show less
Girl with a Guy Bestfriend
vignette3

I can confidently say that about 90 percent of all the friends I have are male. It's just always been that way since I was a kid. Over the years, I've heard a lot of things and I've learned a lot of things, and here it all is. Enjoy!

If you're a girl with a guy best friend you know that...

Keep Reading...Show less
Greek Life
Clare Concannon

With being a member of Greek life, you are going to come across people who HATE Greek life and who always want to say something negative towards it. If you're not a part of Greek life, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. But maybe try and keep some of the not-so-nice comments to yourself.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments