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27 Oddly Satisfying Things That Will Bring Balance To Your Day

Sometimes it's little things — or odd things — that bring a lot of joy.

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27 Oddly Satisfying Things That Will Bring Balance To Your Day
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Between seasonal affective disorder, icy roads and the financial stress of gift giving, the winter holiday season is a difficult one. So as we begin to wrap it up, let’s remind ourselves of some of the good things in life. Here’s a list of oddly satisfying things that can brighten your day.

1. Being the first person to use a public bathroom after it’s been cleaned.

2. Stepping on the perfect crunchy leaf.

3. Seeing your dog sleep while curled up in a perfect circle.

4. When you’re pumping gas and either the gallon or the dollar ends on a whole number.

5. The smell of a second-hand bookstore.

6. Seeing both ends of a rainbow.

7. Helping someone open a door when their hands are full.

8. Watching a pat of butter melt in a warm pan.

9. Making pancakes that are all the same size, without using a measure.

10. A fully stocked aisle at the supermarket.

11. When you’re finishing off a bottle (of soda, juice, wine) and it fits perfectly in the glass you’re using.

12. When you’re scooping ice cream out of the carton and you get the perfect ball.

13. When you need to get to page 2467 of your giant literature textbook and flip to it on the first try.

14. When you get the perfect ratio of pasta:sauce on the first try.

15. Finding $5 in a pocket or old purse.

16. Cutting the perfect amount of wrapping paper.

17. February 2015.

18. Talking to an old friend and the 2-hour conversation only felt like 30 minutes.

19. Putting up a baby gate, and it fits perfectly snug in doorway/walkway.

20. When you find a cute DIY on Pinterest and already have all the supplies.

21. Finding clothes that fit perfectly at the thrift store.

22. The way peanut butter looks when you open a brand new jar.

23. When you order an ice cream cone and the swirl is perfect.

24. The number 24.

25. The number 25, which is even funnier.

26. When your dog’s paws smell like Fritos. (It’s a thing, and it’s amazing.)

27. When Netflix notifications tell you a new season of your favorite show is available.

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